Tax Senior Associate
At a glance
Senior Tax role at dhjj. Naperville · full-time · no salary stated · we estimate $101,000–$170,000 across the United States.
dhjj has not published a salary for this role. The figure below is our estimate, not theirs.
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What you'll do
- Prepare complex tax returns with careful, accurate work and limited day-to-day guidance
- Organize project tasks independently and keep work within agreed scope and budget
- Learn clients’ businesses so you can spot issues, identify opportunities and suggest solutions
- Coach Associates on technical work, systems and processes as they build their skills
- Communicate directly with clients, support recruiting, and contribute research for firm articles
What you bring
- At least three years of related experience
- Working knowledge of federal tax rules, regulations and related guidance
- Strong communication, attention to detail and accountability, with the ability to deliver quality work to deadlines
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office
Who this fits
This role suits a tax professional pursuing or recently awarded a CPA license who wants to grow toward principal and support Associates. The position offers a hybrid work environment and flexible schedules.
From the employer
Put Yourself on Track to Become a Principal in Our Firm.
A great client experience begins with a great employee experience. As part of the DHJJ team, you will enjoy collaborating with your colleagues–whether in person or remotely via Microsoft Teams, working on in-depth accounting issues, and continually enhancing your skills. Plus, we enjoy having fun with each other at company outings and even during the workday!
Your growth here is limitless.
We are looking to hire people with experience in any of these specialties:
- Business Tax
- Individual Tax (Including reviewing and signing returns)
- State and Local Tax
- High Net Worth Tax
Who You Are:
You are in pursuit of or have recently obtained your CPA license and enjoy helping clients and collaborating with your co-workers when you encounter a unique situation that requires you to research and solve a client’s problem. You are looking to advance your career and help grow your firm.
Responsibilities:
- Apply technical knowledge to prepare increasingly complex tax returns with neat and accurate work as part of a team with minimal coaching and supervision.
- Work independently to organize project activities and ensure tasks are completed within project scope and budget
- Develop an understanding of client businesses and use this knowledge to help diagnose opportunities and suggest solutions
- Coach and support Associates as they learn technical skills, systems, and processes and provide opportunities to apply them
- Identify appropriate lessons from client interactions to contribute to the development of firm knowledge systems
- Develop effective working relationships with clients through responsiveness and direct communication in order to influence and motivate them.
- Actively participate in initiatives to recruit talented people by providing time to speak with potential candidates and use external peer network to refer potential candidates
- Seek opportunities to participate in the proposal development process
- Prepare research for Managers and Senior Managers to support article writing for sales and marketing initiatives
Required Skills:
- Understanding of federal tax laws and associated regulations and other guidance
- Excellent communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Strong sense of ownership and personal accountability
- Produce high-quality work under deadlines
- Particular attention to detail
Qualifications:
- 3+ years of related experience
- CPA Preferred
DHJJ Perks:
- Hybrid work environment
- CPA exam incentives
- Dress for your day
- Flexible schedules
- Referral bonuses for new hires and new clients
Benefits:
- Group health insurance offered through BCBS (Health & Dental), VSP (Vision), HealthEquity (HSA, FSA, Dependent Care FSA
- Employer-paid Long- and Short-Term Disability
- Paid parental leave
- Group life insurance through AICPA
- 12 1/2 paid holidays per year
- PTO policy starting at 15 days per year
- 401(k) Profit-Sharing Plan with discretionary 3% employer contribution
- Paid society memberships, training, and continuing education
- Eligible for discretionary bonuses based on productivity, performance, and other contributions to the firm
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