Senior Tax Accountant

Description We are looking for a skilled and detail-oriented Tax Accountant to join our team in Highland Park, Illinois. In this role, you will handle a variety of tax preparation tasks for individuals, businesses, trusts, and estates while working closely with clients to provide personalized financial solutions. This position offers an opportunity to grow within a small but dynamic team and contribute to the success of our financial services practice.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and review tax returns for individuals, small businesses, trusts, and estates accurately and efficiently.
• Manage multiple assignments, seamlessly transitioning between individual and business tax filings.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, offering clear and approachable explanations of complex tax matters.
• Conduct independent research to resolve uncertainties and provide well-informed solutions in gray areas.
• Identify situations requiring higher-level review and decide when to escalate or handle tasks independently.
• Collaborate with the accounting team and practice owner in a client-focused, hands-on environment.
• Take initiative during slower periods to identify productive tasks and contribute to overall team success.
• Ensure compliance with current tax regulations and stay updated on relevant legislative changes.
• Support the practice's growth by taking on additional responsibilities over time and demonstrating leadership capabilities.
• Work independently while maintaining clear communication and coordination with team members. Requirements
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in tax preparation, specializing in individual and small business returns.
• Proficiency in tax software, including Lacerte Tax Software and QuickBooks.
• Strong knowledge of corporate, trust, and estate tax returns.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite and general bookkeeping practices.
• Excellent communication skills to explain tax concepts to clients in a straightforward manner.
• Ability to work effectively in a small team environment, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability.
• Self-motivated with the capacity to work independently and manage time efficiently.
• Commitment to ongoing attention to detail and contributing to the success of the team.

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