Senior Tax Accountant

Job Description

We are a small accounting firm seeking an intermediate accountant to join our team. The individual will assist with returns and audits during tax season and manage general accounting and payroll needs for clients year-round. The role is designed for someone with an accounting experience who is looking to grow and eventually become a Partner in the firm. Responsibilities include handling 50-60 customers/accounts annually, working 50-60 hours plus during tax season, processing tax returns, managing payroll for customers, and providing audit and tax services.

Hard Skills

Bachelors Degree in Accounting

Experience utilizing Excel (Vlookups, pivot tables, adhoc reporting, and spreadsheets)

Soft Skills

Ability to learn and adapt

Strong organizational skills

Team-oriented mindset

Job Type

This is a Contract-to-Hire position with a duration of 6 Month(s).

Work Site

This is a fully on-site position in North Barrington, Illinois.

Work Environment

Small team of 12 individuals handling all forms of customers. The firm is tight-knit and committed to training on areas candidates are eager to learn. The team is very busy leading up to the April 18th deadline, after which the workload lightens and employees can utilize their flex time.

About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

Hiring diverse talent

Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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