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Senior Tax Associate – Hybrid | Chicago, IL
Harmer Associates has been exclusively engaged by a long-standing family office client in downtown Chicago to identify a Senior Tax Associate for a newly created position on their growing team. This group manages complex partnership structures, private investments, and multi-entity filings with both U.S. and international exposure. The firm is known for its stable environment, strong quality-of-life balance, and professional, collegial culture.
Highlights:
- Newly created position due to continued growth
- Hybrid schedule (typically two days in-office downtown)
- Competitive, market-plus compensation and excellent benefits
- Collaborative team environment with mentorship and exposure to senior leadership
- Opportunity to broaden experience across federal, state, and international partnership taxation
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare and review complex partnership tax returns and supporting workpapers
- Coordinate tax compliance and filings for U.S. and foreign entities
- Conduct technical research and communicate findings to management
- Assist with tax planning related to investment activities and structuring
- Support process improvements to enhance compliance efficiency
Preferred Background:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s in Accounting or related field
- 4 years of tax experience, ideally with exposure to partnership or investment entities
- CPA or progress toward CPA strongly preferred
- Strong working knowledge of federal tax principles; international tax exposure a plus
Additional Details:
- Candidates must be based in the Chicago area; this is not a remote opportunity.
- This client will not provide visa sponsorship now or in the future.
- The role is actively hiring with interviews underway.
Salary : $100,000 - $125,000