Tax Accountant

Tax Accountant

About the Firm:

A Top 100 CPA firm based in Chicago with over 500 employees and 35 Partners across bordering states. Providing high-quality tax and advisory services that help each client achieve their goals.

Provide advice to a complex client base. Manage relationships and learn a variety of technical skills. Work on national and international business.

Responsibilities:

• Work in the Advisory Team.
• Tax Planning and dealing with key tax issues.
• Learn and implement financial modeling, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Interact with and manage clients. Client facing role immediately – meeting with companies over $200 million in revenue, provide and learn tax advice.
• Preparing complex Federal and State income tax returns for Fortune 500 companies in industries such as Technology, Finance, Real Estate
• Reviewing Federal and State income tax returns of junior staff
• Recognize trends and potential opportunities for savings and risk reduction of clients' business.
• Continuous research on updated taxation laws and regulations in the US
• Ensure accurate, timely filing of federal, state, and local tax returns.
• Provide support on special tax projects and initiatives.
• Manage and develop junior members and cultivate a culture of teamwork and collaboration.

Skills and Experience:

• 1+ years of relevant work experience in public accounting
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• Knowledge of federal and state tax regulations
• Strong computer skills with knowledge and skills in a wide variety of applications
• Good interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills

Benefits:

• Paid Time Off: 6 weeks (Holidays, Vacation, Sick Days)
• Work-from-home policy whereby staff have the option of 3 days from home.
• CPA Reimbursement
• Three-month salary & performance reviews
• Tailored, hands-on training from Ex-Big 4 partners.
• Monthly external training plus regular office sessions & and catch-ups
• Parking and bus stop on the doorstep.
• Progressive & cloud-focused firm investing in technology & and your development.
• Very social environment, and numerous staff events
• Weekly lunch group exercise classes and social events
• 401k + Match
• Fully comprehensive Healthcare plan, including hospital cover, dental & vision.

If you believe you are a strong candidate for this role, please submit your resume to

conner@edwardjacobsrecruitment.com or call me at (732) 770-3698.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $85,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 1 year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chicago, IL 60611