CFS · 2 hours ago
Senior Tax Accountant
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$85K/yr - $120K/yr
3+ years expCFS is seeking a Senior Tax Accountant who will work closely with experienced mentors and leadership in a fast-paced, multi-entity environment. This role involves supporting tax compliance across 40+ entities, managing tax documents, and deepening technical expertise in various reporting areas.
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Responsibilities
Manage incoming tax compliance documents and maintain organized checklists across 40+ entities as the Tax Accounting Senior
Review, analyze, and reconcile tax materials for completeness, accuracy, and compliance
Prepare extensions, estimated payments, and income tax provisions for corporate, partnership, nonprofit, and individual filings
As the Senior Tax Accountant, assist with year-end close workpapers, book-to-tax reconciliations, and related journal entries
Support foreign financial reporting, including FINCEN disclosures and additional required filings
Coordinate with external advisors—providing documentation, reviewing prepared returns, and verifying accuracy
Conduct targeted tax research covering federal, state, estate, and employment tax topics
The Senior Tax Accountant will assist with tax analysis for new investments and calculate after-tax investment performance
Identify and implement process improvements to enhance workflow, compliance efficiency, and data management
Participate in tax audits and support additional accounting and operational initiatives as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting
CPA required
3+ years of experience in tax accounting, tax compliance, or public accounting
Strong technical understanding of tax principles for corporations, partnerships, trusts, and multi-entity structures
Proficiency in Excel and comfort working with accounting and document management systems
Excellent organization, communication, and analytical problem-solving skills
Strong judgment, dependability, initiative, and a team-oriented mindset
Preferred
Master's degree
Company
CFS
Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Dan Casey
CEO, Founder
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