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Tax Accountant

Engtal
Deerfield, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 10/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/20/2026

Our client, a respected and growing tax, accounting, and consulting firm, is seeking a Tax Accountant who enjoys meaningful client interaction, complex tax work, and the flexibility of a collaborative mid-sized firm.


The team works with individuals, businesses, trusts, and estates across various industries, combining technical expertise with personalized service and long-term client relationships.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Prepare federal and state tax returns for individuals, entities, trusts, estates, and gifts
  • Analyze tax positions to reduce liabilities and identify planning opportunities
  • Communicate directly with clients to address tax questions and provide strategic insight
  • Perform general accounting duties to support tax prep, including trial balances and journal entries


Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
  • Minimum of 2 years public accounting experience
  • Familiarity with tax software (SurePrep, GoSystem, GFR preferred)
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams)
  • CPA license or progress toward CPA preferred


Benefits:

  • Competitive compensation with annual bonus potential
  • Hybrid work schedule and flexible hours
  • Generous PTO, including summer Fridays and year-end office closure
  • Health and dental insurance
  • 401(k) plan
  • CPA and MST reimbursement
  • Supportive, team-oriented culture that values work/life balance


To learn more, please contact Casey Crawford at Engtal, who is managing this search.

Salary : $75,000 - $125,000

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