Senior Associate - High Net Worth Tax Practice

DHJJ•Naperville, IL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Put Yourself on Track to Become a Principal in Our Firm. A great client experience begins with a great employee experience. As part of the DHJJ team, you will enjoy collaborating with your colleagues–whether in person or remotely via Microsoft Teams, working on in-depth accounting issues, and continually enhancing your skills. Plus, we enjoy having fun with each other at company outings and even during the workday! Your growth here is limitless.

Requirements

Proficiency with CCH Axcess Tax and ProFx Engagement preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Produce high-quality work under deadlines
Effective verbal and written communication
Particular attention to detail
Excellent organization and time management
Strong sense of ownership and personal accountability
Successful execution of multiple projects simultaneously
Willingness to take initiative and find solutions
Ability to perform successfully both on a team as well as independently
3+ years of related experience, with at least 2 years preparing complex individual, business, and fiduciary tax returns

Nice To Haves

CPA candidates preferred
You are in pursuit of or have recently obtained your CPA license and enjoy helping clients and collaborating with your co-workers when you encounter a unique situation that requires you to research and solve a client’s problem.
You are looking to advance your career and help grow your firm.

Responsibilities

Ensure the accuracy of returns by preparing and reviewing individual, trust, estate, partnership, and corporate returns, as well as estimated payments and extensions
Develop an understanding of client businesses and use this knowledge to help diagnose opportunities and suggest solutions
Leverage effective working relationships with clients through responsiveness and direct communication in order to influence and motivate them
Independently organize project activities and ensure tasks are completed within project scope and budget
Support Managers and Principals with economic responsibilities for billing, realization, and collections
Coach and support Associates as they learn technical skills, systems, and processes and provide opportunities to apply them
Provide tax research on a wide range of tax issues, draft IRS responses, and other taxing authority inquiries
Work with leaders on special projects

Benefits

Group health insurance offered through BCBS (Health & Dental)
VSP (Vision)
HealthEquity (HSA, FSA, Dependent Care FSA
Employer-paid Long- and Short-Term Disability
Paid parental leave
Group life insurance through AICPA
12 1/2 paid holidays per year
PTO policy starting at 15 days per year
401(k) Profit-Sharing Plan with discretionary 3% employer contribution
Paid society memberships, training, and continuing education
Eligible for discretionary bonuses based on productivity, performance, and other contributions to the firm