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Senior Tax Accountant

Job in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listing for: CFS
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-22
Job specializations:
  • Accounting
    Tax Accountant, Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting, Accounting & Finance
  • Finance & Banking
    Tax Accountant, Financial Reporting, Accounting & Finance
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 85000 - 120000 USD Yearly USD 85000.00 120000.00 YEAR
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
Key Responsibilities For The Senior Tax Accountant
  • 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
Ideal Background For The Senior Tax Accountant
  • 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

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Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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