Tax Manager (Chicago, IL)
About The Position
Mercer Advisors is seeking a Tax Manager to join their Tax Team. This team provides tax compliance services to high-net-worth clients in conjunction with wealth advisors. The role offers a good work/life balance, a fun and supportive environment, and direct client interaction without the pressures of billable hours or business development requirements found in traditional public accounting. The Tax Manager will lead client relationships, prepare and review income tax returns, tax projections, and analyses for clients. A passion for client service, experience in individual and entity tax preparation and review, strong communication skills, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment are essential.
Requirements
- Minimum 5+ years of public accounting experience, or equivalent experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.
- Strong tax code knowledge and general accounting skills.
- CPA and/or EA required.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in Tax a plus.
- Experience with CCH, including Axcess, Workflow and Practice, and SafeSend, a plus.
- Highly organized and tax-oriented.
- Ability to handle a large volume of activities at one time.
- Ability to communicate concepts to clients and advisors in concise and understandable fashion.
- Must be detail-oriented and have excellent time-management skills.
Responsibilities
- Prepare, review, and sign tax returns for high-net-worth individuals, trusts, and businesses.
- Create quarterly estimates and projections.
- Communicate clearly and concisely with clients on all matters related to income tax return delivery.
- Perform tax research.
- Respond timely and accurately to tax questions, estimates, projections, and analyses for both tax and wealth management clients.
- Work with tax staff to respond to tax notices and review correspondence.
- Stay up-to-date on tax law changes and communicate their effects to clients.
- Mentor a team of Senior Tax Associates, Tax Associates, and/or Tax Support Specialists in the local office or region, as assigned.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Company Paid Basic Life & AD&D Insurance
- Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Supplemental Life & AD&D; Short-Term Disability; Accident; Critical Illness; and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- Three Cigna medical plans offerings including two High Deductible Health Plans and a Traditional Co-Pay medical plan.
- Kaiser Medical plans available in California
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions if enrolled in either HDHP medical plan.
- Two comprehensive Dental Plans
- Vision Insurance Plan
- Dependent Care Savings Account for child and dependent care.
- 14 Company Paid Holidays including a full week off at Thanksgiving.
- Generous paid time off program for vacation and sick days
- Employee Assistance Plan
- Family Medical Leave
- Paid Parental Leave (8 weeks)
- Maternity benefits utilizing company paid STD, any supplemental STD, plus Parental Leave (8 weeks) to provide time for recovery, baby bonding, and enjoying your family time.
- Adoption Assistance Reimbursement Program
- Company Paid Concierge Services for you and your loved ones for the spectrum of caring needs for your aging parents, young children, life’s challenges and more.
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with both Traditional and Roth plans with per pay period match as well as an after-tax option
- Pet Insurance
- Personalized financial planning and guidance from Mercer Advisors professionals, offered at preferred employee pricing
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
