Senior Tax Preparer

UnCommon Farms LLC•Brighton, IL

8d•$85,000 - $100,000•Hybrid

About The Position

At UnCommon Farms, we specialize in innovative, sustainable solutions that empower farm businesses to thrive. Dedicated to driving agricultural success, we offer a range of services designed to streamline operations, enhance productivity, and support growth. We’re seeking an experienced, detail-driven Senior Tax Preparer to join our tax team. This role is responsible for preparing individual, fiduciary, non-profit, partnership, S-corporation, and C-corporation income tax returns, and for supporting payroll tax return preparation for our clients. Along with return preparation, you’ll provide year-end tax planning and consulting to our members and clients, review returns prepared by other team members, and mentor Tax Preparers on the team. If you’re a technically sharp tax professional who enjoys mentoring others and building real relationships with clients — this opportunity is for you!

Requirements

7–10 years of public tax experience
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required
CPA or Enrolled Agent required
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, especially Excel
Ability and willingness to learn and become proficient in using AgManager® and CRM software
Advanced written and verbal communication skills, communicating clearly and concisely
Ability to understand and explain economic and accounting information, interpret financial statements, and apply tax rules to member and client situations
Strong attention to detail
Ability to review the work of others, provide constructive feedback, and mentor less experienced team members
High ethical standards, with conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards

Nice To Haves

Experience with UltraTax and CFS Payroll tax software preferred

Responsibilities

Prepare federal and state income tax returns for individuals, partnerships, corporations, S-corporations, and fiduciaries, including the more complex and higher-difficulty returns assigned within the team.
Deliver year-end tax planning meetings for assigned members and clients.
Meet with members and clients to review their tax return, line-by-line, answering their questions and explaining tax situations in a clear manner.
Provide tax consulting for members and clients as needed.
Address questions and notices received from clients.
Support preparation of quarterly and annual payroll reporting for our clients as needed.
Research tax rules, reading, interpreting, and taking action.
Review income tax and payroll tax returns prepared by other team members, providing feedback and technical guidance.
Provide mentoring, training, and technical guidance to Tax Preparers and other tax team members.
Additional duties as assigned.