Tax Senior
cybercodersChicago, IL
Tax Senior
L5
Overview:
In this Tax Senior role, you will lead the preparation and review of federal and state tax returns for individuals and firms, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. You will manage client relationships and mentor junior staff, while performing tax research and planning to identify opportunities. The position supports multi-state filing, nexus analyses, and coordination of busy-season workflows to sustain compliance. You will work closely with partners to assist with tax provision work and leverage technology to boost efficiency. This role offers meaningful impact through high-quality tax guidance for diverse clients and ongoing professional development.
Responsibilities:
Prepare and review Form 1040, 1065, 1120S, and 1120 federal and state returns Supervise, train, and mentor junior staff; delegate tasks and review workpapers Manage client relationships: information gathering, respond to questions, communicate positions Conduct technical tax research, identify planning opportunities, provide recommendations Coordinate engagement workflow to meet deadlines during peak season Oversee multi-state filing, residency and nexus analyses, allocation and apportionment Assist partners with tax provision, extensions, notices, and audits Implement and optimize tax software and tools to boost efficiency Participate in firm initiatives, client development, and continuing education
Key requirements:
Bachelor in Accounting, Finance, or related field; Masters in Taxation or CPA exam credit a plus CPA licensed or CPA-eligible preferred; active CPA highly desirable 3+ years of public accounting tax experience with returns for individuals, partnerships, S-corporations, and corporations Strong technical knowledge of federal and state tax regulations and multi-state rules Proven experience supervising and managing multiple engagements under tight deadlines Proficiency with tax preparation software (ProSystem fx, UltraTax, Lacerte, Drake) and Excel; experience with tax research tools (RIA Checkpoint, CCH) a plus Excellent written and verbal communication and client service orientation Strong analytical, problem-solving, attention to detail, and ethics client service orientation communication mentoring and leadership ProSystem fx UltraTax Lacerte
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Level
SeniorL5
Location
Chicago, IL
Occupation
Tax Preparers
Industry
Offices of Certified Public Accountants
Posted
today
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