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Job overview
The Mom Project partners with a CPA firm near Chicago seeking an experienced Tax Accountant. The role offers hybrid flexibility with onsite work 2‑3 days a week, emphasizing family‑first culture, client collaboration, and the ability to manage diverse tax engagements while maintaining high‑quality service.
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Full job description
The Mom Project is excited to partner with a well-established CPA firm located near Chicago, IL. We are seeking an experienced Tax Accountant to join their growing team. This opportunity is available on either a full-time or part-time basis, depending on the needs of the candidate.
This role offers exceptional flexibility and a true family-first culture. While there is hybrid flexibility, candidates must be local to the area and able to work onsite at least 2-3 days per week. The firm values face-to-face collaboration and relationship building, while providing flexibility to accommodate family and personal commitments.
Location: ZIP Code 60561
Responsibilities
- Prepare and review individual (1040), partnership (1065), corporate (1120), S-Corporation (1120S), and trust tax returns
- Research tax issues and apply current tax laws and regulations to client situations
- Work directly with clients to gather information, answer questions, and provide tax-related guidance
- Manage multiple client engagements while meeting deadlines and maintaining high-quality work
- Identify tax planning opportunities and potential risks for clients
- Communicate in a timely, accurate, positive, and professional manner
- Establish and maintain strong client relationships through regular communication
- Collaborate with team members to ensure client needs are met and deadlines are achieved
- Proactively identify process improvements and opportunities to enhance efficiency
- Support a diverse client base, including business owners, high-net-worth individuals, trusts, franchises, and other complex tax entities
Skills
- Strong experience preparing and reviewing tax returns, including 1040, 1065, 1120, 1120S, and Trust returns
- Thorough knowledge of tax regulations, professional standards, and evolving tax laws
- Ability to communicate complex tax concepts clearly to clients and colleagues
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines independently
- High level of ownership, accountability, and attention to detail
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office
- Experience with CCH Axcess is a plus
- Public accounting experience preferred
- CPA or CPA candidate is a plus
Education
- Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred
Company Benefits & Perks
- Flexible full-time or part-time schedule options
- Hybrid work environment with flexibility to accommodate family and personal commitments
- Family-first culture and supportive team environment
- 401(k) with employer contribution equal to 3% of salary
- Paid vacation
- Summer Fridays (Memorial Day through Labor Day) for full-time employees
- Opportunity to work with a broad and interesting client base ranging from individuals and small businesses to sophisticated trusts and high-net-worth clients
- Small-firm environment where your contributions are highly valued and visible
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