Senior Tax Associate

Experienced Tax Senior (or Manager) This is the next step for an experienced Tax professional who's built a strong foundation in public accounting and now wants to keep developing in the right environment

• supportive, well structured and stable. You'll be joining an independent CPA firm of around 25 people that's grown steadily year on year (circa 15%) while staying intentionally small. The partners are hands-on, accessible, and invested in developing their team. People stay because the firm is well run, expectations are clear, and support is consistent. The work you'll be involved in
• The client base is primarily small to mid-sized businesses, with a strong focus on S-corps in the $5m
• 30m revenue range, alongside individual clients.

You'll work across a mix of preparation and review, with increasing responsibility during busy season. You'll review staff work, get involved in more complex returns, and build confidence in spotting issues and thinking through tax positions, with Partners guidance where needed. You'll also have direct exposure to clients, joining conversations, explaining work, and gradually taking on more ownership of relationships as you grow into the role. This is a firm that takes development seriously. You won't be left to figure things out alone, but you also won't be micromanaged. Partner track and succession planning can also be part of your trajectory. You'll already has solid public accounting experience, around 7+ years, already doing some review work and comfortable with core compliance work and client-facing responsibilities. Hours & flexibility They're a small team, most work on site due to living locally but hybrid is an option. flexibility around start and finish times. The focus is on doing good work sustainably, not clock-watching. One individual in the team starts at 5.30am for example. In the summer, you'll work a 32-hour week with Fridays off, while still being paid full-time. Interested? Not ready with a resume? Or want a bit more information before applying? No problem. You can still apply the old-fashioned way, or just reach out to start a conversation with Imogen via LinkedIn or the Distinct Recruitment website or contact her cell at 312-584-9844. She'll be happy to tell you more about the firm, the job and the prospects before you commit further. Think you only have 87% of the required experience? Perfect

• apply anyway.

The CPA firms we partner with want diverse, interesting people, not corporate clones stamped from the same tedious mould. Don't overthink it. The worst outcome is a pleasant conversation about your career. The best? Well, that's where it gets rather exciting.

Ref:

INDILL Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$100,000.00

• $130,000.

00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) matching Continuing education credits Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Opportunities for advancement Paid sick time Paid time off Vision insurance Work from home

License/Certification:

CPA (Preferred)

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Saint Charles, IL 60174 Senior Tax Associate 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 200 South 2nd Street, Saint Charles, IL 60174 Hybrid work $100,000

• $130,000 a year
• Full-time Distinct Recruitment 2 reviews $100,000
• $130,000 a year
• Full-time Experienced Tax Senior (or Manager) This is the next step for an experienced Tax professional who's built a strong foundation in public accounting and now wants to keep developing in the right environment
• supportive, well structured and stable. You'll be joining an independent CPA firm of around 25 people that's grown steadily year on year (circa 15%) while staying intentionally small. The partners are hands-on, accessible, and invested in developing their team. People stay because the firm is well run, expectations are clear, and support is consistent. The work you'll be involved in
• The client base is primarily small to mid-sized businesses, with a strong focus on S-corps in the $5m
• 30m revenue range, alongside individual clients.

You'll work across a mix of preparation and review, with increasing responsibility during busy season. You'll review staff work, get involved in more complex returns, and build confidence in spotting issues and thinking through tax positions, with Partners guidance where needed. You'll also have direct exposure to clients, joining conversations, explaining work, and gradually taking on more ownership of relationships as you grow into the role. This is a firm that takes development seriously. You won't be left to figure things out alone, but you also won't be micromanaged. Partner track and succession planning can also be part of your trajectory. You'll already has solid public accounting experience, around 7+ years, already doing some review work and comfortable with core compliance work and client-facing responsibilities. Hours & flexibility They're a small team, most work on site due to living locally but hybrid is an option. flexibility around start and finish times. The focus is on doing good work sustainably, not clock-watching. One individual in the team starts at 5.30am for example. In the summer, you'll work a 32-hour week with Fridays off, while still being paid full-time. Interested? Not ready with a resume? Or want a bit more information before applying? No problem. You can still apply the old-fashioned way, or just reach out to start a conversation with Imogen via LinkedIn or the Distinct Recruitment website or contact her cell at 312-584-9844. She'll be happy to tell you more about the firm, the job and the prospects before you commit further. Think you only have 87% of the required experience? Perfect

• apply anyway.

The CPA firms we partner with want diverse, interesting people, not corporate clones stamped from the same tedious mould. Don't overthink it. The worst outcome is a pleasant conversation about your career. The best? Well, that's where it gets rather exciting.

Ref:

INDILL Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$100,000.00

• $130,000.

00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) matching Continuing education credits Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Opportunities for advancement Paid sick time Paid time off Vision insurance Work from home

License/Certification:

CPA (Preferred)

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Saint Charles, IL 60174