Tax Accounting Manager

Accounting Tax Manager for an Established CPA Firm

Happy staff are our #1 priority! We compensate extremely well, have great benefits, a lucrative profit-sharing plan, and a well-defined bonus program.

We value our work-life balance so highly that we do not work more than 2000 hours per year or 50 hours per week during tax season, have every Friday off all summer, and have an amazing PTO policy.

We are vastly different from the large and mid-size public accounting firms. You want to work here!

If you’re passionate about helping others achieve their dreams, and you’re looking for a role that offers both variety and stability, the Accounting Tax Manager position at Clarke Public Accounting could be the perfect fit for you! We’re an accounting firm that focuses on supporting small businesses in all kinds of industries—which means our work is always fresh and interesting, with unique challenges and opportunities. We provide tax, planning, accounting, bookkeeping, strategy, and more, going beyond the numbers to help our clients thrive.

About Clarke Public Accounting

Clarke Public Accounting is a female owned, boutique CPA firm specializing in small to mid-size businesses. We are based in Roscoe Village, Chicago, and service business clients from nearly every industry in Chicago and across the country. We utilize state of the art software and services, work in a beautiful, intimate office, and encourage our staff to think outside of the box. Our clients love working with us, and our staff thrives in our flexible, creative, and rewarding work environment.

What you’ll do at Clarke Public Accounting

Ultimately, this position is about more than simple accounting: We want to play a vital role in the success of our clients, providing guidance and advice that helps them make the right decisions for their business. During a typical work week, duties will include:

• Supervising/assisting our bookkeepers in preparation of financial statements with your monthly clients
• Handling new client installation and back-work
• Analyzing financial statements and communicating with clients
• Preparing tax returns for partnerships, S corporations, and individuals
• Preparing financial projections and budgets
• Preparing tax projections and conducting tax planning meetings with clients
• Business coaching and consulting

What you need to apply

• Current CPA license or Enrolled Agent
• 5 years of accounting experience & professional tax experience
• Quickbooks Online ProAdvisor
• Knowledge of UltraTax or similar tax preparation software (preferred)
• A bachelor’s degree

What you need to succeed in this role

• Desire and ability to be innovative and creative with new ideas for developing a “firm of the future”
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills and the ability to independently prioritize multiple tasks
• Excellent communication skills with clients and co-workers, in all manners including in person, virtually, over the phone and via email
• Be detail-oriented, but also be able to exercise good judgment and initiative, and handle situations internally and/or with clients with poise, understanding and tact
• Strong comfort level with technology and ability to learn new technology quickly

What you’ll be eligible for as our new team member

• Competitive Salary
• Bi-annual Bonus
• Annual Profit Sharing
• 401(k) with company match
• Health insurance
• Generous Paid time off
• Flexible scheduling, including ability to work from home
• Fridays off in the Summer

Experience:

• Public accounting: 5 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• EA or CPA (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chicago, IL 60618