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Strategic Employment lists this Senior Accountant (Trust & Estates) opportunity in villa park, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Senior Tax AccountantFor over 100 years, we've been the go-to CPA firm for closely held businesses, high-net-worth individuals and families, and not-for-profit organizations in Chicago's western suburbs. We've stayed independent by choice — we've never sold or merged into a larger practice, and we don't plan to start now. Estate and trust planning has long been one of our core specialties, reflecting the deep, lasting relationships we build with our clients.About the RoleWe're looking for a Senior Tax Accountant with real trust and estate tax experience to join our established, independent public accounting firm in the western Chicago suburbs. Trust and estate work isn't a side skill here — it's one of our core specializations. Whether you're already deep in this work or ready to grow into becoming our go-to trust & estate resource, you'll have direct client contact from day one.ResponsibilitiesPrepare and/or review trust, estate, and gift tax returnsSupport closely held business clients with S-corporation and partnership tax workWork directly with clients as a trusted point of contactBuild toward a deeper specialization in trust and estate taxation over time, with the potential to become the firm's primary authority in this areaStay current on federal and Illinois tax law affecting closely held businesses, individuals, trusts, and estatesQualificationsAt least 4 years of public accounting experience preparing/reviewing income tax returns, with recent (2023 or later) public accounting experienceStrong, hands-on experience with trust and estate tax returnsWorking knowledge of federal and Illinois tax law for closely held businesses (primarily S corporations and partnerships) and individualsCPA license or EA credential preferred, not requiredMust already reside in the Chicagoland area — relocation assistance and visa sponsorship are not availableAble to work onsite full-time; hybrid scheduling is not available until 8+ years of individual experienceComfortable with a seasonal workload of 55+ hours/week during busy periods (January–April 15 and August–October 15), including some SaturdaysPay Range and Compensation PackageBase salary in the $80,000–$120,000 range, open to negotiation based on experience. Overtime bonus structure based on annual billable hours. Lifetime 15% commission on new business brought into the firm. 9% discretionary profit-sharing contribution to 401(k), delivered consistently for 20+ years. Full health, dental, and vision coverage; life and disability insurance. Paid vacation and paid overtime/comp time. Long-term stability at a firm with 100+ years of history and no intention of selling or merging, plus a genuine partnership track and room to specialize.Equal Opportunity StatementWe are committed to diversity and inclusivity in our hiring practices and encourage all qualified candidates to apply.
Worksite address
villa park, IL, 60181, US
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