What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tax Senior position at Eilts Buccola & Associates?
Eilts Buccola & Associates is a growing CPA firm based in Northbrook, Illinois, serving individuals and small to medium size businesses with a wide range of tax and advisory services. Known for our collaborative culture, low turnover, and genuine commitment to work/life balance, we offer team members the opportunity to build meaningful client relationships while growing alongside an experienced and supportive team.
Position Overview: Eilts Buccola & Associates is looking for a Tax Senior to join our collaborative team. An ideal opportunity for someone with 3–5 years of public accounting experience who is ready to take the next step in their career in a highly supportive, close-knit environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare partnership, corporate, individual, and fiduciary tax returns across a range of complexity levels.
- Analyze financial documents, including profit and loss statements and balance sheets, to ensure accuracy and compliance with current tax laws and regulations.
- Assist with tax planning, projections, and client inquiries under the guidance of managers and partners.
- Collaborate with senior staff to resolve tax issues and support client deliverables.
- Review tax returns prepared by junior staff, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and quality.
- Leverage AI tools and tax software to enhance efficiency and accuracy in preparation and research.
Qualifications:
- 3–5 years of tax experience in a public accounting firm.
- Proficiency in tax software such as CCH Axcess, UltraTax, or similar platforms.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple engagements simultaneously.
- Solid communication skills and eagerness to grow client-facing capabilities.
- Experience with Quickbooks and similar bookkeeping platforms.
- Comfort leveraging AI tools to improve workflow and research efficiency preferred.
- CPA license (or actively pursuing) preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive salary of $85K - $105K depending on experience and credentials.
- A firm that genuinely prioritizes work/life balance - not just as a talking point.
- Low turnover and a supportive, stable team environment.
- Strong benefits and a hybrid work environment.
- Clear opportunities for growth and advancement as the firm continues to expand.
Apply here or submit a resume and cover letter of interest to laura@ebcpa.com.
Salary : $85,000 - $105,000