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CFS

Senior Tax Accountant

CFS, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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Tax Accounting Senior This Tax Accounting Senior will work closely with experienced mentors and leadership, gaining exposure to complex structures while expanding technical expertise in a fast‑paced, multi‑entity environment. It’s an excellent opportunity for a tax professional who values precision, development, and meaningful impact.

Base pay range $85,000.00/yr - $120,000.00/yr

Key Salary Estimate $85,000 – $120,000

Why This Tax Accounting Senior Opportunity Stands Out

Highly visible role supporting tax compliance across 40+ entities with varying structures

Direct access to seasoned tax leaders and investment professionals offering hands‑on mentorship

Opportunity to deepen technical expertise in corporate, partnership, nonprofit, individual, and foreign reporting

Stable environment with strong long‑term professional development pathways

Collaborative culture that values accuracy, learning, and continuous improvement

Key Responsibilities For The Tax Accounting Senior

Manage incoming tax compliance documents and maintain organized checklists across 40+ entities

Review, analyze, and reconcile tax materials for completeness, accuracy, and compliance

Prepare extensions, estimated payments, and income tax provisions for corporate, partnership, nonprofit, and individual filings

Assist with year‑end close workpapers, book‑to‑tax reconciliations, and related journal entries

Support foreign financial reporting, including FINCEN disclosures and additional required filings

Coordinate with external advisors—providing documentation, reviewing prepared returns, and verifying accuracy

Conduct targeted tax research covering federal, state, estate, and employment tax topics

Assist with tax analysis for new investments and calculate after‑tax investment performance

Identify and implement process improvements to enhance workflow, compliance efficiency, and data management

Participate in tax audits and support additional accounting and operational initiatives as needed

Ideal Background For The Tax Accounting Senior

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; Master’s degree preferred

CPA required

3+ years of experience in tax accounting, tax compliance, or public accounting

Strong technical understanding of tax principles for corporations, partnerships, trusts, and multi‑entity structures

Proficiency in Excel and comfort working with accounting and document management systems

Excellent organization, communication, and analytical problem‑solving skills

Demonstrates strong judgment, dependability, initiative, and a team‑oriented mindset

If you’re a Tax Accounting Senior seeking a role with deep technical exposure, high visibility, and long‑term growth in a sophisticated family office environment, this opportunity offers an exceptional next step.

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