Senior Tax Accountant (CPA Required)

Palos Hills, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Title: Senior Tax Accountant (CPA Required)

Location: Palos Heights IL - Southwest Suburbs Only** This role is best suited for candidates already in or easily commuting to the Palos / Orland / Tinley / Oak Lawn / Homer Glen / Mokena area.

If you live in the north/NW suburbs or require a long commute-probably not a fit unless you plan on moving.

Salary: $110K flexibility Hybrid Schedule but mostly on-site during busy season and probaby some possibly wfh in off season. Summary

Senior-level tax professional responsible for advanced accounting payroll and tax preparation with some leadership duties. This role combines hands-on work with oversight responsibilities supporting junior staff while managing multiple business and individual tax clients. The position involves complex accounting and tax compliance providing strategic guidance while ensuring accuracy timeliness and adherence to GAAP and IRS requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare and review complex business and individual tax returns (C Corps S Corps Partnerships LLCs Trusts Estates Nonprofits).
Review work of junior tax/accounting staff and provide mentorship.
Maintain and reconcile financial records in compliance with GAAP and tax regulations.
Prepare financial statements (balance sheet income statement cash flow equity).
Manage QuickBooks accounting: posting reconciliations journal entries.
Perform account analysis for AR/AP assets loans and equity accounts.
Identify tax planning opportunities and accounting process improvements.
Assist with IRS/state representation and audit resolution support.
File extensions estimated payments and sales tax returns.
Work directly with firm leadership on planning and advisory initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in Accounting (or related).
CPA license required active PTIN.
5 10 years of tax preparation/accounting experience.
Advanced proficiency in QuickBooks (desktop online) ProSeries MS Excel/Word Adobe Acrobat.

Skills Needed

Deep understanding of GAAP and IRS tax code.
Strong analytical and problem-solving capability.
Ability to manage multiple clients and solve problems under deadlines.
Proven ability to coach/develop staff.

If applying for this role - Please take each key point and provide number of years experience and what you would rate yourself 1 thru 10 (10 being expert) for each key point. Send your resume and notes on the role to expediate our recruiting services.

Job Title: Senior Tax Accountant (CPA Required) Location: Palos Heights IL - Southwest Suburbs Only** This role is best suited for candidates already in or easily commuting to the Palos / Orland / Tinley / Oak Lawn / Homer Glen / Mokena area. If you live in the north/NW suburbs or require a long c...