Seasonal Experienced Tax Accountant

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🔥 12 hours ago

🌽 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 business and fiduciary income tax returns, including S Corporations (Form 1120-S), Partnerships (Form 1065), and Trusts and Estates (Form 1041) • Research federal and state tax issues and identify tax planning opportunities • Assist with client tax planning and consulting • Prepare income tax basis financial statements as needed • Communicate professionally with clients and team members • Work independently while collaborating with a remote team • Use Lacerte, QuickBooks Online, Microsoft Office, ShareFile, and OfficeTools

🎯 Requirements

• 7+ years of public accounting experience • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field • Strong experience preparing individual income tax returns (Form 1040) • Experience preparing business income tax returns • Strong knowledge of federal and state income tax laws • Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills • Strong written and verbal communication skills • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and QuickBooks Online • Ability to work independently in a remote environment • Active CPA license or Enrolled Agent (EA) designation preferred • Experience with Lacerte Tax Software preferred • Experience preparing Forms 1120-S, 1065, and 1041 preferred • Experience with multi-state tax returns preferred • Tax research and planning experience preferred

🏖️ Benefits

• Fully remote work environment • Flexible scheduling • Professional training and support • Collaborative team culture • Virtual team-building activities and social events • Additional hours may be available during peak filing periods