Tax Professional (Trusts & Estates)
Job Description
Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois | Full time
Our client, an independent public accounting firm, is looking for an experienced tax professional to take ownership of its trusts and estates work. You will work directly with clients and can step in as the firm’s primary authority on the subject or grow into that role.
Key responsibilities
- Prepare and review income tax returns, with a focus on trusts and estates
- Work directly with the firm’s clients on compliance and planning matters
- Become, or develop into, the firm’s primary authority on taxation of trusts and estates
- Apply current Federal and Illinois tax law to closely held businesses and individuals
Key requirements
- At least 4 years of public accounting experience preparing and reviewing income tax returns
- Strong understanding of trust and estate tax returns
- Working knowledge of recent Federal and Illinois tax laws affecting closely held businesses, primarily S Corporations and Partnerships, as well as individuals
- Ability to discuss the role in light of your previous experience
What is offered
- Competitive salary
- Paid overtime or compensated time off
- Employer contribution to a profit-sharing plan
- 401(k) plan
- Health insurance and sick pay
- Paid vacation
- Lifetime commission of 15% on new business brought into the firm
- Professional scheduling flexibility, with a hybrid schedule available outside busy season after an initial orientation period
- Partnership track available, if desired
Salary Range: $85,000–$135,000 base, heavily dependent on experience and qualifications.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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