Tax Senior
Job Location:
Wheaton, IL - USA
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Job Summary
This is a remote position.
About the Firm
Our client is a well-established boutique public accounting firm providing high-touch tax and advisory services to closely held businesses and individuals. Known for its technical depth client-first mindset and collaborative culture the firm delivers thoughtful practical tax solutions across a wide range of entity structures. As the firm continues to grow they are seeking an experienced Tax Senior to contribute to both client service and team collaboration.
About the Role
This is an opportunity for a recently promoted or emerging Tax Senior who is still actively preparing returns but has begun taking on review responsibilities and managing client relationships directly. Youll work alongside experienced leadership in a collaborative high-touch environment where your technical growth and client-facing development are supported.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare and begin reviewing complex federal and state tax returns for individuals and closely held businesses including FormsS and 1065.
Support tax engagements from planning through completion maintaining high standards for accuracy timeliness and client communication.
Assist with proactive tax planning and advisory services including tax projections and scenario-based planning to support client decision-making.
Begin taking ownership of client relationships serving as a direct point of contact under manager oversight.
Contribute to quality control by reviewing work prepared by staff-level accountants.
Work primarily in CCH Axcess (tax) and CCH Engagement (accounting) with Lacerte used in the background. Familiarity with other platforms such as Drake is a plus.
36 years of dedicated tax experience in public accounting.
Strong experience in a boutique or small-to-mid-sized firm environment with hands-on exposure toS and 1065 work.
Currently preparing complex returns and beginning to take on review responsibilities.
Starting to manage client accounts and relationships directly.
CPA or EA licensed preferred
Self-starter mentality with the ability to work independently and take ownership.
Strong communication skills and growing confidence interacting directly with clients.
Ability to work 95 Central Time.
Competitive base salary with a discretionary tax season bonus
Medical insurance (PPO or HMO) with HSA compatibility
Required Skills:
-36 years of dedicated tax experience in public accounting. -Strong experience in a boutique or small-to-mid-sized firm environment with hands-on exposure toS and 1065 work. -Currently preparing complex returns and beginning to take on review responsibilities. -Starting to manage client accounts and relationships directly. -CPA or EA licensed preferred -Self-starter mentality with the ability to work independently and take ownership. -Strong communication skills and growing confidence interacting directly with clients. -Ability to work 95 Central Time.
