What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tax Staff - Chicago position at Citrin Cooperman Advisors LLC?
We are looking for an Tax Staff to join the Commercial Tax Department in our Chicago office. As an Tax Staff, you will be responsible for providing excellent client service. Our firm provides excellent compensation, benefits, wellness initiatives, and a strong career path for high performing professionals.
Responsibilities include, but not limited to:
- Prepare various tax returns (1040s, 1041s, 1065s, 1120s), tax extensions and tax projections
- Organizing tax information
- Assisting with tax notices and examinations
- Assisting with tax audits, perform light research projects and monitor and review financial information
- Maintain working knowledge of tax software used in office
The ideal candidate must:
- Have a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, MST is a plus
- Obtain or plan to obtain 150 credit hours for CPA eligibility
- Possess general knowledge of federal, state and local tax laws – corporate, individual, trust, gifts, and partnership taxation
- Be able to apply basic accounting principles to engagements
- Have excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Be highly motivated
- Have outstanding analytical, organizational and project management skills
- Be proficient in Microsoft Office Applications
- Must be authorized to work in the US
- Works cooperatively in teams
- Have the ability to multi-task
- Knowledge of CCH Axcess, Caseware, and GoFileRoom is a plus
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.