Senior Tax Accountant
Job in
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listed on 2026-01-22
Listing for:
CFS
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-01-22
Job specializations:
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Accounting
Tax Accountant, Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting, Accounting & Finance -
Finance & Banking
Tax Accountant, Financial Reporting, Accounting & Finance
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Salary: $85,000 – $120,000
Senior Tax Accountant will work closely with experienced mentors and leadership, gaining exposure to complex structures while expanding technical expertise in a fast‑paced, multi‑entity environment. It’s an excellent opportunity for a tax professional who values precision, development, and meaningful impact.
Why This Senior Tax Accountant Opportunity Stands Out- Highly visible role supporting tax compliance across 40+ entities with varying structures
- Direct access to seasoned tax leaders and investment professionals offering hands‑on mentorship
- Opportunity to deepen technical expertise in corporate, partnership, nonprofit, individual, and foreign reporting
- Stable environment with strong long‑term professional development pathways
- Collaborative culture that values accuracy, learning, and continuous improvement
- Manage incoming tax compliance documents and maintain organized checklists across 40+ entities as the Tax Accounting Senior
- Review, analyze, and reconcile tax materials for completeness, accuracy, and compliance
- Prepare extensions, estimated payments, and income tax provisions for corporate, partnership, nonprofit, and individual filings
- Assist with year‑end close work papers, book‑to‑tax reconciliations, and related journal entries
- Support foreign financial reporting, including FINCEN disclosures and additional required filings
- Coordinate with external advisors—providing documentation, reviewing prepared returns, and verifying accuracy
- Conduct targeted tax research covering federal, state, estate, and employment tax topics
- Assist with tax analysis for new investments and calculate after‑tax investment performance
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance workflow, compliance efficiency, and data management
- Participate in tax audits and support additional accounting and operational initiatives as needed
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting;
Master’s degree preferred - CPA required
- 3+ years of experience in tax accounting, tax compliance, or public accounting
- Strong technical understanding of tax principles for corporations, partnerships, trusts, and multi‑entity structures
- Proficiency in Excel and comfort working with accounting and document management systems
- Excellent organization, communication, and analytical problem‑solving skills
- Demonstrate strong judgment, dependability, initiative, and a team‑oriented mindset
If you’re a Senior Tax Accountant seeking a role with deep technical exposure, high visibility, and long‑term growth in a sophisticated family office environment, this opportunity offers an exceptional next step.
Salary: $85,000 – $120,000
#J-18808-LjbffrPosition Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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