Tax Consultant


  • Job ID:

    3028
  • Pay rate range:

    $28/hr - $34/hr
  • City:

    Chicago
  • State:

    Illinois
  • Duration:

    06/13/2021 - 12/13/2021
  • Job Type:

    Contract
  • Job Description:

    Our large Public Accounting client is hiring a Tax Associate to work in a 100% REMOTE capacity.  This is a contract role that has the potential to go full-time.

    As a Tax Associate, your primary responsibilities will consist of tax consulting and tax return preparation duties, including tax research, tax planning, and the preparation of supporting work papers for various tax returns and tax-related projects.

    • You will work with a variety of entities such as corporations, partnerships, estates, trusts, and non-profits.
    • In addition, you will be exposed to a variety of industries including real estate, consumer industrial products, not-for-profits, and healthcare.
    • Procedures vary depending on the type of engagement and associate experience.
    • Procedures may range from reviewing computer input to working on a tax project from start to finish.
    • You will work closely with seniors, managers, and partners on all phases of the project.
    • Opportunities exist within the Federal, State and Local Tax, International Tax, Strategic Federal Tax, and Private Wealth Service lines.

    Additional job responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to, the following:

    • Reviewing data input, identifying and resolving technical tax issues, and assisting in the review of tax preparation completed by our firm in India
    • Responding to inquiries from the IRS and other taxing authorities
    • Identifying, researching, and assessing various tax issues while also providing information to senior staff members
    • Providing on-the-job training to junior staff members
    • Identifying and carrying out other projects as assigned
    • Collaboratively working with client team members while building rapport and strong client relationships

    Qualifications

    • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Juris Doctorate, or Tax LLM
    • Major and overall minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0
    • Completion of necessary education hours to be eligible for CPA licensure or licensed attorney status

    Skill Requirements:

    • Excellent analytical, communication (written and verbal), and interpersonal skills
    • Strong technical aptitude and skillset
    • Demonstrated project management skillset including project planning and time management
    • Ability to work efficiently and effectively in a complex team environment

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