Tax Administrative Professional

Miller Cooper & Co., Ltd. • Chicago, IL

1d • $28 - $31 • Onsite

About The Position

Miller Cooper is seeking a professional, organized, and proactive Tax Administrative Professional to be the welcoming face in our Downers Grove office. This role is crucial in creating a positive first impression for employees and guests, while also providing essential tax administrative support. The ideal candidate is a highly adaptable individual with a strong service orientation, a willingness to take on diverse tasks, and be in person in Downers Grove 5 days/week. With over 105 years of independent, client-focused service in Chicagoland, we've grown organically—never through mergers or acquisitions. That means more opportunity, more impact, and a real voice in your department and your career. Firm Highlights: Crain’s Chicago 10th largest firm (2025), Accounting Today’s 55th largest firm in the US, 10th in the Great Lakes region (2025). Largest independent public accounting firm in Chicago. Large Firm Opportunities, Small Firm Culture. Culture of collaboration. We win as a team; we lose as a team.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in a mid-size accounting firm.
• Working experience processing tax returns.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, specifically Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Professional attitude and appearance.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities with a high degree of attention to detail.
• DAILY ACCESS TO A VEHICLE is required to commute to and from our Downers Grove office, and other locations for training and as needed.
• Overtime required during spring and fall busy seasons, including Saturdays.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of GoFileRoom, GoSystem, SafeSend, or similar accounting software is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the completion of all filing, including communication with Department Personnel to resolve errors.
• Maintain content for internal document management.
• Receive, scan, and maintain physical tax documents received from clients and convert to electronic formats for procession.
• Process tax returns, typically via electronic means using SafeSend platforms, but occasionally in paper.
• Type and execute letters, general correspondence, and other documentation as needed.
• Provide project/administrative support in other areas of the tax department as needed.
• Assist with the organization and setup of catered food for weekly lunches, trainings, and other meetings.
• Coordinate with catering vendors for orders, delivery, and setup/cleanup (must be willing to lift 5-10lbs).
• Ensure meeting rooms are prepared and stocked as needed for various events.
• Warmly greet and welcome all visitors, clients, and candidates, ensuring a positive and professional first impression.
• Direct guests to the appropriate person or department.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package
• Generous paid time off that increase with tenure (up to the firm max)
• Paid Parental leave
• 8 hours of paid volunteer time
• Team lunches every Tuesday
• Miller Cooper Communities (employee resource groups)
• Employee and client referral bonus program
• Commuter Benefits
• Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including internal salary alignment, market data, and the candidate’s qualifications- including, but not limited to, specialty skills, prior relevant industry experience, and relevant degrees or certifications (e.g., CPA, JD). A reasonable estimate of the compensation for this level is $28-$31/hour.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees