TAX SENIOR

Sikich Llp - Naperville Park District, IL

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Naperville Park District, IL

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Tax Senior position at Sikich LLC involves overseeing multiple client engagements, focusing on tax planning and compliance, and providing comprehensive business solutions. The role emphasizes leadership, mentoring, and building strong client relationships while contributing to the growth and development of the team. This position is ideal for candidates looking to make a significant impact in a supportive and innovative environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the efforts of multiple client engagements, including supervising tax planning and business succession planning engagements.
• Review tax return compliance including forms 1040, 1120, 1120S, 1065, and 1041.
• Consult with partners, businesses, and individual tax clients on various matters.
• Collaborate with CPA and Advisory and Technology service team members to provide comprehensive business solutions.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with key client sponsors and grow the client base.
• Develop workforce through effectively supervising, coaching, and mentoring all levels of staff.
• Conduct performance reviews and contribute to performance feedback for all levels of staff.
• Assist partners and senior leaders with generating new business opportunities and building client networks and relationships.
• Identify opportunities to better serve clients with comprehensive solutions.
• Contribute to people initiatives including recruiting, retaining, and training team members.
• Ensure professional development through ongoing education.
• Provide thoughtful leadership and insightful recommendations surrounding complex issues.

Requirements

• BA/BS Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA or EA Certification (or in progress toward certification) preferred.
• 3+ years' current public accounting experience.
• 1+ years' experience leading teams, coaching, and mentoring staff.
• Experience with tax compliance including review of Form 1040, 1120, 1120-S, and 1065 tax returns.
• Proficiency with computerized tax software & Microsoft Office.
• Strong client rapport & project management skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong leadership, recruiting, training, and mentoring skills, coupled with excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Comfortable working in a remote environment.

Nice-to-haves

• Servant Leader - Focused on engaging employees and fostering their development.
• Solutions Focused - Ability to see opportunities in business problems and implement solutions.
• Collaboration - Relationship builder across all levels of the organization.
• Instills Trust - Acts with integrity and follows through on commitments.
• Impact & Influence Thinking - Gains support for ideas and initiatives.

Benefits

• Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy activated on the first day of employment.
• Paid holidays and time off during the last week of the calendar year when possible.
• Comprehensive wellness program with rewards for participation.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Health, dental, vision, life, and accident/death/disability insurance options.
• HSA employer contribution.
• Nine (9) paid holidays annually.
• Paid Parental Bonding Leave for birth, adoption, and foster children.
• 401(k) with employer contributions.
• CPA bonus with paid exam and study days.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee referral bonus program.
• Client referral bonus program.
• Pet insurance.
• Community volunteer program allowing paid time to volunteer.