Senior Tax Accountant Apply
Job Description
For over 100 years, Swartz Retson & Co., P.C., a full-service, progressive CPA firm, and the largest accounting firm in Northwest Indiana, has been providing timely, professional, and ethical tax, accounting and assurance services to businesses and individuals throughout Northwest Indiana and Chicagoland.
We are currently seeking a motivated self-starter with 6 - 10 years of public accounting tax experience to lead tax and accounting engagements for privately held businesses as well as nonprofit organizations. Working closely with clients and being their primary point of contact, you will be responsible for the following:
- Prepare and review individual, corporate and partnership federal and state income tax returns
- Complete complex federal and state tax research culminating in summaries and recommendations for presentation
- Remain abreast of changing tax laws & policies
- Provide year-end individual and business planning services
- Develop & cultivate professional client relationships
- Assist with staff development
- Analyze annual trial balances including account reconciliations with year-end journal entries
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
- CPA or EA license preferred.
- 5+ years of current tax experience in a public accounting setting
- Strong communication, organizational, analytical, client service, presentation and PC skills including accounting software proficiency (QuickBooks and CCH tax software proficiency is a plus)
- Ability to juggle multiple priorities, meet goals & deadlines and develop professional relationships with clients and all levels of staff
- Prior multi-state/multi-entity experience is a plus
Behind every successful business is a solid team. We offer our team members a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package including health & life insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, paid CPE credits, and an available hybrid work environment. We provide an opportunity to be actively involved in our community with professional and personal growth in a team-oriented environment that encourages initiative and innovation
If you are seeking an excellent professional growth opportunity and are eager to learn more about joining the oldest and largest accounting firm in Northwest Indiana and becoming an integral part of our team, please submit your resume.
Swartz Retson & Co., P.C. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Behind every successful business is a solid financial support team. Swartz Retson is the oldest accounting firm in Northwest Indiana, serving both businesses and individuals throughout Northwest Indiana and Chicagoland.
As full service NWI CPAs, we offer an array of tax, accounting and assurance services. Swartz Retson has helped clients through various changing economies and business environments over the last 100 years.
With a staff of more than 25, we specialize in many areas, including audits, reviews, compilations, ERISA and employee benefits, human resource and information technology consulting, as well as Single Audits under OMB Circular A-133.
Our clients include construction, manufacturing, health care/medical and automotive industries as well as nonprofit organizations.

