Accounting & Finance

Tax Accountant

Engtal

Deerfield · Illinois · United States

Our client, a respected and growing tax, accounting, and consulting firm, is seeking a Tax Accountant who enjoys meaningful client interaction, complex tax work, and the flexibility of a collaborative mid-sized firm.


Check below to see if you have what is needed for this opportunity, and if so, make an application asap.

The team works with individuals, businesses, trusts, and estates across various industries, combining technical expertise with personalized service and long-term client relationships.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Prepare federal and state tax returns for individuals, entities, trusts, estates, and gifts
  • Analyze tax positions to reduce liabilities and identify planning opportunities
  • Communicate directly with clients to address tax questions and provide strategic insight
  • Perform general accounting duties to support tax prep, including trial balances and journal entries


Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
  • Minimum of 2 years public accounting experience
  • Familiarity with tax software (SurePrep, GoSystem, GFR preferred)
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams)
  • CPA license or progress toward CPA preferred


Benefits:

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  • Competitive compensation with annual bonus potential
  • Hybrid work schedule and flexible hours
  • Generous PTO, including summer Fridays and year-end office closure
  • Health and dental insurance
  • 401(k) plan
  • CPA and MST reimbursement
  • Supportive, team-oriented culture that values work/life balance


To learn more, please contact Casey Crawford at Engtal, who is managing this search.

Reference: WJ-3131_4755239

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