Position: Tax Manager

Location: Northbrook, IL (Onsite)

Duration: Permanent

Industry: Accounting

Experience: 6 Years

Skills: Certified Public Accountant, CPA, Accounting, Public Accounting, Tax Laws, Tax, Law, QuickBooks, QuickBook, Excel, CCH ProSystem FX, Axcess Tax, Caseware.

Primary job responsibilities include:

• Review and prepare federal and multi-state tax returns on a timely and efficient basis; to include business, partnerships, individuals, not-for-profit and trust returns
• Review and prepare annual tax provisions and tax planning calculations for estimate and extension purposes
• Research complex tax matters in order to summarize results and propose resolutions
• Monitor and communicate legislative and regulatory tax law developments
• Supervise and train members of the tax team
• Develop and sustain strong client relationships
• Respond to client inquires and taxing authorities
• Perform other accounting and tax duties as assigned

Must Have:

• A bachelor's degree in accounting or a related major is required
• Stable work history is a must
• At least 5 years of experience in private accounting (mid-sized CPA/Accounting firm)
• working with mid-sized companies (LLC, S-Corp) and high net worth individuals/trusts
• 70% of role is reviewing tax returns
• Willing to be hands-on Tax Laws
• Will manage/coach interns, part-timers, and junior associates
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to articulate complex information.

Nice to have:

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license is highly preferred
• especially if they want to progress and become a partner
• QuickBooks Desktop and Online
• Microsoft Office, in particular Excel and Word
• CCH ProSystem FX or Axcess Tax
• Caseware