Senior Tax Accountant, CPA, Enrolled Agent – Seasonal

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🌽 Illinois – Remote

🌽 Illinois – Remote

💵 $40 - $65 / hour

⏳ Contract/Temporary

🟠 Senior

💲 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 federal and state income tax returns, including Forms: 1040, 1065, 1120-S, and, when applicable, 1041 • Research tax issues and identify planning opportunities • Assist with consulting and tax planning projects • Prepare income tax basis financial statements • Communicate professionally with clients • Collaborate effectively in a remote environment • Utilize Lacerte, QuickBooks Online, Microsoft Office, ShareFile, and OfficeTools

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field • Seven or more years of recent public accounting experience • Experience preparing individual, partnership, and S corporation tax returns • Strong federal and state tax knowledge • Excellent communication, organization, and time-management skills • Ability to work independently in a remote environment • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and QuickBooks Online • CPA or Enrolled Agent designation preferred • Experience with Lacerte Tax Software preferred • Experience preparing fiduciary (Form 1041) and multi-state income tax returns preferred

🏖️ Benefits

• Competitive hourly compensation • Fully remote work environment • Flexible scheduling • Collaborative, experienced team • Professional training and technical support • Modern technology • Virtual team meetings and social events