Tax Senior

Sikich•Naperville, IL

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Team members at Sikich have a lot in common while also being part of a rich and varied group of contributors, creating a distinct and thriving culture. Chief among our commonalities is a desire for growth and a shared unity of purpose in our professional lives. We believe that through different perspectives, challenging the status quo and rewarding action, we accelerate innovation and drive growth – for our clients, for ourselves and for our communities. The professional services landscape continues to evolve. For Sikich, this means we have an opportunity to further cement our leadership position in this industry and continue to grow our organization in increasingly exciting ways. This growth is meaningful for every team member at our company because larger companies simply see more interesting client opportunities and can attract impressively talented individuals like you. Through a dedicated focus on key business priorities and intentionally creating a rewarding employee experience, Sikich has developed into a highly regarded provider of professional services and a sought-after employer of choice. Do you want to work with other skilled practitioners and serve clients in a way that makes a difference? Are you seeking a supportive environment backed by a deep and extensive set of skillsets? Are you ready to make an impact and be acknowledged for your contributions? If you answered yes to these questions, we see a mutually beneficial and gratifying relationship on the horizon! Are you ready to grow with us? Position Summary Reporting to the Tax Manager , the Tax Senior will ….

Requirements

BA/BS Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
CPA of EA certification (or progress towards certification)
2-5 years of current public accounting experience
Experience in Manufacturing preferred
Proficiency with computerized tax software and MS Office
Strong client rapport and project management skills
Supervisory experience
Ability to service multiple client engagements simultaneously
Strong communication (verbal and written) skills with the emphasis on ability to articulate complex tax and financial information to all levels of clients
Servant Leader – You are hyper focused on engaging employees, fostering their development, and building a positive culture.
Solutions Focused – You see opportunities in every business problem and can develop, articulate, and implement solutions.
Collaboration – You are a relationship builder across all levels of the organization and across all business units.
Instills Trust - You do what you say, and you follow through on commitments, you act with integrity, you are consistent and are perceived as credible.
Impact & Influence Thinking – You gain support for ideas, proposals, and solutions, and get others to act, with or without formal authority, to advance initiatives/objectives.

Responsibilities

Prepare or review income tax accruals and related footnote disclosures
Review business, individual, fiduciary, and not for profit tax returns
Prepare more complex tax returns (consolidated or multi-state business returns, complex pass-through entities and complex individuals)
Identify and research tax planning and compliance issues
Assist partners and managers in consulting with closely held businesses and individual clients on financial and tax planning matters
Coach and mentor junior level staff
Demonstrate an interest in practice development

Benefits

competitive compensation
insurance options
wellness programs
flexible time off policy
Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy
paid holidays
comprehensive wellness program
Flexible work arrangements
Health, dental, vision, life, and accident/death/disability insurance options
HSA employer contribution
Nine (9) paid holidays annually
robust paid Parental Bonding Leave program covering birth, adoption, and foster children
401(k) with employer contributions
CPA bonus with four (4) paid exam days & four (4) paid study days
Tuition reimbursement
Generous employee referral bonus program
Client referral bonus program
Pet insurance
FORCE – Sikich community volunteer program enabling each team member to use up to four hours of paid time annually to volunteer and make a difference in their local communities.