Seasonal Experienced Tax Accountant

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🌽 Illinois – Remote

🌽 Illinois – Remote

💵 $40 - $65 / hour

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🟠 Senior

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💲 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 issues and support tax planning efforts • Evaluate client situations to identify potential tax savings • Assist with tax consulting and respond to client questions • Prepare income tax basis financial statements as assignments require • Maintain clear, professional communication with clients and colleagues • Organize and complete assigned engagements independently while coordinating with the remote team • Use Lacerte, QuickBooks Online, Microsoft Office, ShareFile, and OfficeTools in daily work

🎯 Requirements

• At least 7 years of public accounting experience • Recent, practical experience preparing and reviewing income tax returns • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related discipline • Strong background in individual income tax returns, especially Form 1040 • Working experience with S corporation, partnership, and trust and estate returns • Knowledge of federal and state income tax laws and filing requirements • Strong analytical skills, accuracy, and attention to detail • Effective written communication and client service skills • Ability to prioritize assignments and meet filing deadlines • Comfortable working independently in a remote setting • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and QuickBooks Online • CPA license or Enrolled Agent credential preferred • Experience with multistate income tax filings preferred • Background in tax research, tax planning, and consulting preferred • Previous experience working in a public accounting firm preferred

🏖️ Benefits

• Remote work from anywhere in the United States • Flexible scheduling during the busy tax season • Competitive hourly pay based on qualifications and experience • Access to training, technical resources, and experienced colleagues • A collaborative team with an emphasis on professional development • Virtual team activities and opportunities to connect with colleagues • Potential for additional hours during peak filing periods