Seasonal Experienced Tax Accountant

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🌽 Illinois – Remote

🌽 Illinois – Remote

💵 $40 - $65 / hour

⏳ Contract/Temporary

🟠 Senior

🔴 Lead

💲 Accountant / Accounting

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Elder Hanson & Company, Ltd.

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2 - 10 employees

Founded 1988

💼 Consulting

🤝 B2B

💸 Finance

Consulting • B2B • Finance

Elder Hanson & Company, Ltd. is a public accounting firm based in downtown Naperville, Illinois. Its team of Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) and strategic advisors provides accounting, bookkeeping, payroll, income tax planning and preparation, and business consulting (including outsourced/CFO services) to small professional service businesses in Naperville and surrounding communities. The firm emphasizes tax planning and compliance, uses modern technology (including QuickBooks Certified ProAdvisors), and focuses on helping professional service industries — such as architecture & engineering, consulting, counseling, technology, veterinary, wealth management, insurance and real estate — grow and operate efficiently.

📋 Description

• Prepare and review individual federal and state income tax returns (Form 1040) • Prepare and review S corporation income tax returns (Form 1120-S) • Prepare and review partnership income tax returns (Form 1065) • Prepare and review trust and estate income tax returns (Form 1041) • Research federal and state tax questions and assist with tax planning • Identify tax-saving opportunities for clients • Assist with tax consulting and client communications • Prepare income tax basis financial statements when needed • Communicate with clients and members of the firm • Manage assigned work independently while remaining engaged with the remote team • Work with Lacerte, QuickBooks Online, Microsoft Office, ShareFile, and OfficeTools

🎯 Requirements

• 7+ years of public accounting experience • Recent experience preparing and reviewing income tax returns • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field • Strong experience with individual income tax returns, particularly Form 1040 • Experience with Forms 1120-S, 1065, and 1041 • Solid knowledge of federal and state income tax rules • Strong attention to detail and ability to meet tax-season deadlines • Effective written and verbal communication skills • Strong organizational and time-management skills • Ability to work independently in a remote environment • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and QuickBooks Online • Qualified seasonal employees and independent contractors throughout the United States are welcome to apply

🏖️ Benefits

• Seasonal remote work with an established CPA firm • Competitive hourly compensation based on experience • Flexible scheduling during tax season • Professional training and technical resources • Support from an experienced CPA team • Collaborative remote work environment • Virtual team-building activities and social events • Additional hours may be available during peak periods