Staff Accountant Job at Gpac, Chicago, IL

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  • Gpac
  • Chicago, IL

Job Description

Job Description:

This company is looking to add a Staff Accountant to their team with the intent of grooming and training them to eventually take over the firm. Firm currently is operating at a ratio of 60% Tax, 30% write up's, & 10% Audit work.

Tax Associate Responsibilities:

Organizing and analyzing clients' financial information
Taking advantage of opportunities to minimize tax liability through deductions
Preparing necessary forms for filing taxes
Advising clients about tax liabilities and other tax-related matters
Filing tax returns on paper or electronically on behalf of clients
Establishing and updating client records
Keeping abreast of current IRS and state and local tax rules and regulations and ensuring full compliance
Assisting with audits by gathering financial information and meeting with auditors as needed

Tax Associate Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
CPA preferred or eligible
2+ years of proven experience in public accounting
Analytical skills to review financial information
Arithmetic and accounting skills to correctly complete tax forms
Strong written and oral communication skills to explain information to clients
Extensive knowledge of IRS rules and regulations as well as state and local tax laws
Familiarity with tax preparation and accounting software and electronic tax filing systems
Multitasking skills to handle multiple clients' tax preparations at the same time
Organizational skills to maintain clean records
Strong time management skills to complete work within strict deadlines

Tax Associate Compensation:

$70,000-$100,000

To be considered, please apply with a resume. If you have any other questions or wish to discuss any other Public Accounting positions, reach out to /

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

Job Tags

Full time, Local area,

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