Tax Manager

Header: We are excited to welcome an enthusiastic professional with an upbeat outlook to join our team and actively respond to the needs of our growing client base. Review and prepare federal and multistate tax returns on a timely and efficient basis; to include business partnerships individuals notforprofit and trust returns. We are a recipient of the recently awarded Best Places to Work in Illinois award.

Who we are:

• Our client is one of the Chicago area s most progressive accounting firms. They provide quality accounting auditing and taxation services to privately held companies and their owners.
  
• Due to our firm s rapid growth we are seeking a senior accountant to join our firm.
  
• We are a recipient of the recently awarded Best Places to Work in Illinois award.
  

Primary job responsibilities include:

• Review and prepare federal and multistate tax returns on a timely and efficient basis; to include business partnerships individuals notforprofit and trust returns
  
• Review and prepare annual tax provisions and tax planning calculations for estimate and extension purposes
  
• Research complex tax matters in order to summarize results and propose resolutions
  
• Monitor and communicate legislative and regulatory tax law developments
  
• Supervise and train members of the tax team
  
• Develop and sustain strong client relationships
  
• Respond to client inquires and taxing authorities
  
• Perform other accounting and tax duties as assigned
  

Qualifications:

• We are excited to welcome an enthusiastic professional with an upbeat outlook to join our team and actively respond to the needs of our growing client base.
  
• Strong candidates for this position should be motivated reliable and possess:
  
• A bachelor s degree in accounting or a related major is required
  
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license
  
• At least six years of prior experience in public accounting
  
• Strong knowledge of tax laws
  
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written with the ability to articulate complex information
  
• Knowledge of the following software programs is preferred
  
• QuickBooks Desktop and Online
  
• Microsoft Office in particular Excel and Word
  
• CCH ProSystem FX or Axcess Tax
  
• Caseware
  
• Ability to demonstrate sound judgment and to analyze problems logically and comprehensively distinguishing between relevant and irrelevant information
  
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as independently
  
• Ability to handle sensitive/confidential matters in a tactful and discreet manner
  
• Strong interpersonal skills including the capability to effectively present information and respond to clients needs.
  

Must have:

• A bachelor s degree in accounting or a related major is required
  
• At least 5 years of experience in private accounting
  
• working with midsized companies (LLC and Ccorp) and high net worth individuals/trusts
  
• 70% of role is reviewing tax returns
  
• will mentor interns parttimers and junior associates
  
• Tax Laws
  
• Indepth experience
  
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written with the ability to articulate complex information
  

Nice to have:

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license is highly preferred
  
• especially if they want to progress and become a partner
  
• QuickBooks Desktop and Online
  
• Microsoft Office in particular Excel and Word
  
• CCH ProSystem FX or Axcess Tax
  
• Caseware
  

Additional information:

• No set minimum hours worked requirement
  
• Strong work/life balance
  
• Great culture family oriented
  
• Growing firm 30% growth in one year
  
• We are expanding our team and would like to help you take your career to the next level and maximize your potential. We provide a relaxed culture that appreciates the work/life balance an advanced IT infrastructure and a respectful professional working environment. We offer a competitive salary with full benefits and the opportunity to advance your career and potentially become partner at a wellestablished firm full of entrepreneurial spirit. As a team member at company you will work on all aspects of client engagements participate in meaningful continuing education and gain practical experience to grow professionally.