Tax Senior

HireNow Staffing•Lincolnshire, IL

10h•$90,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Tax Senior will serve as a core contributor within an established CPA firm environment, responsible for preparing and supporting a wide range of federal and multi-state tax engagements. This role requires strong technical preparation skills, increasing exposure to review responsibilities, and the ability to manage deadlines in a structured, in-office setting. This is a production-driven role suited for a tax professional who demonstrates accuracy, consistency, and steady career progression within public accounting.

Requirements

3–6 years of recent public accounting tax experience
Strong hands-on preparation experience across individual and business returns
Exposure to federal and multi-state taxation
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple deadlines
Solid technical tax foundation and attention to detail
Stable employment history with minimal job changes
Ability to work fully onsite in Lincolnshire, IL
Candidates without consistent public accounting experience or demonstrated preparation expertise across core return types will not be considered.
Jumpy resumes will not be accepted.

Nice To Haves

Active CPA license or active pursuit of CPA designation
Experience supporting tax planning engagements
Exposure to high-net-worth individual returns
Early-stage review experience
Master's degree in taxation (plus)

Responsibilities

Prepare federal and multi-state tax returns (1040, 1120-S, 1065, 1041)
Manage tax engagements from preparation through completion
Support tax compliance and planning initiatives for closely held businesses and individuals
Assist with preliminary review of work prepared by junior staff
Respond to client inquiries and follow up on documentation requests
Maintain detailed workpapers and supporting documentation
Adhere to firm processes, quality standards, and filing deadlines
Manage workload efficiently during peak tax seasons