Tax Accountant

Recruiting Partner: Kristan Caceres

Buffalo Grove, Illinois | Accounting | Not Remote | $80,000 to $90,000 | Job ID: 148430

Job Summary

To Apply for this Job Click Here

Join a trusted, well-established firm in the Buffalo Grove & Chicago area, specializing in wealth management and tax preparation. With over two decades of excellence, our client fosters a collaborative environment where financial and tax solutions meet expert craftsmanship.

Why Join the Team?

  • Competitive health benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • 401(k) plan with a robust company match.
  • Paid holidays and generous PTO.
  • Performance-based bonuses for team achievements.
  • Opportunities for professional development with an innovative and client-centered approach to financial planning.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Prepare comprehensive tax returns for individuals, partnerships, and trusts.
  • Partner with advisors to develop effective tax strategies and year-round planning.
  • Research and resolve intricate tax matters, ensuring compliance with current regulations.
  • Handle IRS and state correspondence with confidence and accuracy.
  • Manage bookkeeping, payroll tax filings, and bank reconciliations utilizing QuickBooks.
  • Deliver outstanding client service with prompt and effective communication.

Qualifications:

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA designation is highly preferred.
  • Experience: 3–5 years of tax return preparation with a strong focus on individual, partnership, and trust tax filings.
  • Skills: Expertise in ProSeries and QuickBooks, deep understanding of tax laws, and exceptional organizational skills.
  • Thrives in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines.

This is an incredible opportunity to join a forward-thinking team that values expertise, innovation, and exceptional client service. If you’re ready to bring your skills to a dynamic workplace, we’d love to hear from you!

At Goodwin Recruiting we are committed to our core values. We take our value, Dedicated to Diversity & Inclusion, very seriously and will never discriminate against a candidate or client based on any protected classes. Our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person’s age, gender, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or arrest or conviction record has no bearing on whether he, she, or they are able to do the job. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.

 

JOB ID: 148430

#post

Kristan Caceres

To Apply for this Job Click Here

Share This Job

Share This Job

Additional Information

At Goodwin Recruiting we are committed to our core values. We take our value, Dedicated to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, very seriously and will never discriminate against a candidate or client based on any protected classes. Our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person’s age, gender, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or arrest or conviction record has no bearing on whether he, she, or they are able to do the job. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.

Kristan Caceres

Senior Recruiting Partner

Accounting Technology Implementation Manager

New York, New York
Accounting
$140,000 to $150,000

Staff Accountant – Growing Start-up!

Tampa, Florida
Accounting
$55,000 to $60,000

Senior Manager of Audit Professional Services

New York, New York
Accounting
$135,000 to $140,000

Accounting and Administrative Assistant

Conyers, Georgia
Accounting
$45,000 to $52,000

Additional Information

At Goodwin Recruiting we are committed to our core values. We take our value, Dedicated to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, very seriously and will never discriminate against a candidate or client based on any protected classes. Our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person’s age, gender, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or arrest or conviction record has no bearing on whether he, she, or they are able to do the job. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.

Kristan Caceres

Senior Recruiting Partner