Tax Senior (Public Accounting

Tax Senior (Public Accounting)

Location: Lincolnshire, IL

Job Type: Full-Time | Onsite

Compensation: $90,000 – $120,000 base (depending on experience)

Benefits: Health Insurance, 401(k) with 4% Match, CPA Support, Paid Time Off

Position Overview

HireNow Staffing is partnering with an established and highly respected CPA firm to identify a Tax Senior who is ready to take the next step in their public accounting career.

This is an excellent opportunity for a tax professional who enjoys hands-on client work, thrives in a high-quality environment, and wants continued exposure to increasingly complex tax engagements. The ideal candidate brings strong technical preparation experience, attention to detail, and a consistent employment track record.

This is a fully onsite role in Lincolnshire, IL, offering meaningful mentorship, partner visibility, and long-term growth potential.

Key Responsibilities

As a Tax Senior, you will play a central role in supporting the firms expanding tax practice. Responsibilities include:

• Preparing a high volume of federal and multi-state tax returns, including:

  • Individual (1040)

  • Partnerships (1065)

  • S-Corporations (1120-S)

  • Trusts and Estates (1041)

• Managing tax engagements from preparation through completion, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery

• Supporting compliance and planning work for closely held businesses and high-net-worth individuals

• Assisting with client correspondence, tax notices, document requests, and follow-up needs

• Beginning to review returns prepared by junior staff members as readiness allows

• Maintaining organized workpapers and adhering to firm deadlines and quality standards

• Participating in professional development and ongoing technical training

Required Qualifications (Must Be Met)

To be considered, candidates must meet the following core requirements:

• 3–6 years of recent public accounting tax experience

• Strong hands-on preparation background across both individual and business returns

• Exposure to multi-state taxation and compliance work

• Ability to manage workload effectively during peak tax season

• Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to high-quality work

• Stable employment history and long-term interest in firm growth

Preferred Qualifications (Highly Valued)

Top candidates will also bring:

• CPA license (or active progress toward completion)

• Experience supporting closely held businesses, nonprofit entities, or complex individual clients

• Early exposure to return review or mentoring junior staff

• Strong communication skills and a client-service mindset

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary: $90,000 – $120,000 (based on experience)

• Health insurance coverage

• 401(k) with 4% employer match

• CPA exam/licensing support

• Paid Time Off and holidays

• Collaborative in-office environment with partner access and mentorship

Why This Role?

This is an opportunity to join a firm that values:

• Technical excellence and long-term client relationships

• Professional development and structured career progression

• A stable, supportive culture focused on retention—not turnover

• Growth into review and leadership responsibilities over time

HireNow Staffing Disclaimer

HireNow Staffing is acting as a direct placement partner for this role. All candidate information is handled confidentially and evaluated against defined requirements. This job description outlines the general scope of responsibilities and qualifications. Duties may evolve based on client needs and business growth. Only candidates meeting the core qualifications will be considered for interview.