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Weinberg Barton & Company
Tax Accountant
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What they do
A Tax Accountant organizes tax-related information and prepares tax returns. May work for individual or business clients, or work for a large corporation. Monitors tax regulations and advises on tax issues that affect business. May assist with preparation for a tax audit. May specialize in complex topics related to corporate taxes or trusts and estates.
$86,832 / year median in Illinois
-4% projected decline
Job Description
Tax Accountant Location:
Evanston, IL Schedule:
Hybrid Join a Boutique Firm with Long-Term Opportunity An established Evanston accounting and bookkeeping firm is seeking an experienced TaxAccountant to join the team in a key long-term role. This is an excellent opportunity for a CPA who wants meaningful client exposure, a flexible hybrid schedule, and the chance to become part of a respected small firm's future growth and succession plan. What You'll Do- Prepare and review tax returns for individuals and closely held businesses
- Support clients across LLCs, S corporations, trusts, and related entities
- Work with QuickBooks Desktop, QuickBooks Online, tax software, and Excel
- Help manage workflow across a diverse portfolio of tax and accounting engagements
- Deliver responsive, high-touch service in a relationship-driven firm What We're Looking For
- CPA license required
- 8-10 years of tax and accounting experience preferred
- Strong working knowledge of tax software
- Experience with QuickBooks Desktop and Online
- Solid Excel skills
- Local candidate preferred for a hybrid schedule Why Join Us
- Diverse work across small business, individual, and trust tax matters
- Strong client relationships and boutique-level service
- Low-key, professional environment
- Hybrid flexibility
- Real long-term career potential with an established firm Benefits
- Safe harbor 401(k)
- Profit-sharing plan
- Immediate vesting
- Health insurance support with flexibility based on candidate needs
- Discretionary bonus opportunity