Experienced Staff Accountant (Tax & Accounting) - Mostly Remote

Experienced Staff Accountant (Tax & Accounting) - Mostly Remote CPA Professional Services Firm Naperville, IL Job Details Part-time | Full-time $70,000 - $85,000 a year 14 hours ago Benefits Profit sharing Paid training Continuing education credits Paid holidays Health insurance 401(k) Paid time off Work from home Professional development assistance Qualifications Accounting systems Microsoft Excel Tax accounting AI tools proficiency Microsoft Office Customer inquiry handling Master's degree Bachelor's degree QuickBooks Online Accounting Partnership tax return preparation Accounting firm experience QuickBooks Tax preparation software Accounting Technical Proficiency Full Job Description About Our Firm We are a growing, tech-forward boutique CPA firm rooted in the Chicago Western Suburbs. Unlike the larger public accounting firms where you are just a number, our 4-to-6-person team works closely together to deliver high-value tax, advisory, and accounting services to a diverse range of clients. We have transitioned into a remote-first culture leveraging modern cloud-based software to work smarter, not longer. We heavily protect our team's work-life balance—especially during tax season—and measure success by your output, not your desk time. Position Overview We are seeking a technically strong Experienced Staff Accountant with 2 to 3 years of public accounting experience to join our team in a mostly remote capacity . Because we operate in a cloud environment, you must be a self-starter who is highly proficient with modern tax software and comfortable managing your day. This role is built for an ambitious professional looking for a broad technical exposure with some inherent complexity and international. Expect mentorship from the Firm and a clearer path to a Senior Accountant role.

Core Responsibilities Tax Preparation :

Prepare accurate federal and state income tax returns for S-Corporations (1120-S), C-Corporations (1120), and Partnerships (1065). Some individual tax returns will be assigned for the owner/manager of the business. Identify and research tax issues with guidance and assistance.

Accounting & GL :

Perform weekly/monthly accounting, month-end closures, account reconciliations, financial statement compilation, general ledger reconciliations and year-end adjustments for tax return preparation.

Tech Optimization :

Utilize cloud-based accounting and tax software ecosystems to streamline workflows.

Remote Client Interface :

Serve as a technical point of contact to gather missing documentation via secure portals, solve standard IRS/state notices, and answer client inquiries via Microsoft TEAMS or email.

Qualifications & Technical Strengths Experience :

2-3+ years of recent experience within a public accounting or boutique CPA firm setting. (Must have survived at least two full tax seasons).

Location :

Must reside in the greater Chicago area (ideally the Western Suburbs ) to attend occasional in-person team syncs, training, or client meetings.

Software Autonomy :

Deep, hands-on experience with mainstream public accounting software suites (e.g., CCH Axcess, Prosystem fx, Go System Rs, Ultra Tax). Advanced proficiency in QuickBooks Online (QBO) and Excel is mandatory.

Remote Mindset :

Proven ability to manage deadlines independently in a home-office environment. High commitment to proactive communication (daily workflow updates via Task Planner/Email).

Education :

Bachelor's/Master's degree in Accounting. Enrolled Agent (EA) or CPA license or active progress toward passing the exam is preferred longer term. What We Offer Competitive base salary of $70,000 - $85,000 based on technical and technology capabilities.

Mostly Remote Flexibility :

Work comfortably from home with firm-issued hardware provided (laptop, multiple monitors, secure access). Discretionary Performance Bonus based on billable metrics and tax season success. Comprehensive healthcare benefits, PTO, paid holidays and Retirement.

True Work-Life Balance :

Capped busy season hours and work-life balance is emphasized. The Firm focuses on detailed training and skills/knowledge building.

Pay:

$70,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Continuing education credits Health insurance Paid training Professional development assistance Profit sharing Work from home Application Question(s): 1. Are you able and willing to commute occasionally to our office in the Western Chicago Suburbs for team syncs or training, as this is a mostly remote (not 100% nationwide remote) position? 3. We would like to know what motivates you to do a great job and what are the most important factors at work? 2. Which professional tax software suites (e.g. CCH Axcess, Prosystem fx, Ultra Tax, Go System) are you fully proficient with and able to use independently?

Education:

Master's (Preferred)

Experience:

recent tax return prep (F1120,1120S,1065) within a

CPA Firm:

2 years (Required)

Accounting:

2 years (Required)

QuickBooks:

2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

EA or a CPA designation or are you actively pursuing it (Preferred)

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Naperville, IL 60540