Tax Senior - Business Advisory Solutions
Citrin Cooperman · citrincooperman.io
ChicagoHybridSenior3+ yrs
The job in short
Business advisory tax work.
TaxPayroll
Details
- Found
- 21 d ago · posted 2026-07-22
- Location as listed
- Chicago, IL, USA
- Role
- Audit / Tax
- Source
- The company’s own careers site
Full description
Job Details: Job Location: 455 Chicago - Chicago, IL, Position Type: Full Time / Experienced Level, Salary Range: $70000.00 - $125000.00Salary, Job Category: Tax, Citrin Cooperman offers a dynamic work environment, fostering professional growth and collaboration. We’re continuously seeking talented individuals who bring fresh perspectives, a problem-solving mindset, and sharp technical expertise. We know you have choices, so our team of collaborative, innovative professionals are at the ready to support your professional development. At Citrin Cooperman, we offer competitive compensation and benefits and most importantly, the flexibility to manage your personal and professional life to focus on what matters most to you!
We are looking for a Tax Senior in the Business Advisory Solutions (BAS) Department to join our Chicago, IL or Oak Brook, IL team. As a BAS Tax Senior, you will be responsible for:
Responsible for the books and records of multiple small to mid-sized clients including those with weekly, monthly, quarterly, or annual write-up or reporting needs.
Perform quality control review of workpapers and computer-generated compilations processed within the department
Balance sheet reconciliations.
Understanding of vendor and AP processing – to assist with client questions and cleanup.
Understanding of customer and AR processing – to assist with client questions and cleanup.
Experience with reporting temporary and permanent book/tax differences.
Understanding of miscellaneous tax filings including sales tax, payroll tax returns and 1099s.
Experience in analyzing and reviewing client accounting records and financial statements.
Work with client accounting records and software including Quickbooks.
Review and verify the accuracy of journal entries and accounting classification assigned to various records.
Communicate effectively with clients.
Contribute to a strong client relationship through positive interactions with client personnel.
Mentor and train lighter level staff.
Communicate with Manager, and/or Director on work status and client issues that arise.
Intermediate understanding of accounting and reporting standards, gaining experience in researching as it relates to accounting issues.
Perform tax research to resolve issues.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or similar field required, Master's in Taxation preferred
3 plus years of experience gained within a public accounting firm required
CPA or CPA eligible preferred
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated teamwork and leadership skills
Ability to work independently, but also work well with others
Approaches projects with a sense of urgency
Outstanding analytical, organizational and project management skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications
Knowledge of CCH Axcess, CaseWare, and Go File Room is a plus
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