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Creative Financial Staffing

Senior Tax Analyst

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A Tax Analyst specializes in reviewing tax liability and tax practices for a company. Maintains current knowledge of federal, state and local tax laws and codes; assists with company tax filings, monitors compliance with tax codes and identifies opportunities for tax savings.

$77,890 / year median in Illinois

-6% projected decline

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Senior Tax Accountant needed at a growing financial services firm that is building out their tax team. This a great opportunity for someone with well-rounded tax experience that likes new projects, building new processes, and client-facing but does not like public accounting hours! Why take the
Role:
Growing firm Great environment/work life balance Versatile tax job competitive salary and benefits Specific duties in this Senior Tax Accountant role include: Preparing federal and state income tax returns for partnerships, trusts, individuals, and corporations Recommends tax strategies, researching federal, state, and local taxation issues Maintaining legislative materials reviewing, interpreting, and implementing new or revised laws Maintaining compliance with regulations by forwarding required information to federal, state, and local authorities Providing assistance in areas of IRS audit, tax planning and special projects Continually updating job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications and participating in professional organizations Job Requirements We are looking for a Senior Tax Accountant who combines a solid background in tax accounting and exceptional organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines. You should be detail-oriented and have sound judgment and strong reasoning skills, as well as good analytic and problem-solving abilities. It is also important that you display excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment. Specific requirements for this Senior Tax Accountant position include: BS degree in Accounting or a related field, or equivalent business experience 4+ years of tax accounting experience, experience with preparing federal and state returns MST or CPA preferred Solid understanding of tax process, systems and software Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, with advanced working knowledge of Excel Effective communication skills to interact with tax and non-tax personnel Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously Yearly Compensation $120,000 – $150,000 plus benefits depending on experience #
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