Senior Tax Associate

Looking for public accounting without the traditional public accounting lifestyle?

All the relevant skills, qualifications and experience that a successful applicant will need are listed in the following description.
Caranella Tax & Advisory is looking for an experienced tax professional who wants meaningful client relationships, interesting tax work, and the opportunity to grow as an advisor—without excessive overtime, billable-hour quotas, or year-round busy-season hours.
We're a growing boutique CPA firm in Inverness, Illinois serving small businesses, real estate investors and professionals, and high-net-worth individuals. Most of our business clients have revenues between $1 million and $25 million, giving our team exposure to complex tax issues and meaningful planning opportunities.
This role is ideal for someone with 3–5+ years of public accounting tax experience who enjoys working directly with clients and wants to do more than simply prepare tax returns.
Why Join Caranella?Tax season hours generally limited to 45–50 hours per week32-hour workweeks during the summerNo time tracking or billable-hour quotasHybrid work environment with flexibilityDirect relationships with business owners, investors, and individual clientsMeaningful involvement in tax planning and advisory workDirect access to firm leadership and one-on-one mentorshipOpportunity to help shape processes and technology at a growing firmA culture that values excellent work without sacrificing your personal life
What You'll DoPrepare and review individual, partnership, S corporation, trust, and other entity tax returnsParticipate in tax planning, projections, and strategy throughout the yearCommunicate directly with clients about tax positions, planning opportunities, and deadlinesResearch tax issues and develop practical recommendationsAssist with accounting, bookkeeping, reconciliations, and financial reporting matters when neededIdentify opportunities to help clients make better tax and financial decisionsHelp improve firm processes, technology, and the overall client experience
What We're Looking For3–5+ years of recent public accounting tax experienceCPA preferred or actively pursuing licensureExperience with partnerships, S corporations, trusts, and high-net-worth individualsStrong accounting fundamentalsExperience with QuickBooks Online and professional tax software; CCH Axcess experience is a plusStrong written and verbal communication skillsComfortable communicating directly with clientsCurious, proactive, and interested in developing beyond tax compliance into planning and advisory work
Compensation & Benefits$90,000–$120,000+ salary, based on experience - We recognize that experience levels vary. Exceptional candidates with strong public accounting, tax planning, client relationship, and review experience may be considered above the stated range.Health insurance401(k) with employer contributionPaid time off and holidaysPaid CPE and CPA exam supportHybrid work environment45–50 hour tax-season workweeks32-hour summer workweeksOne-on-one mentorship and professional developmentSignificant opportunity for growth as the firm expands
About Caranella Tax & Advisory
Caranella Tax & Advisory is a modern public accounting firm serving entrepreneurs, closely held businesses, real estate professionals and investors, and high-net-worth individuals.We combine tax compliance with proactive tax planning and advisory services and believe the best client relationships are built by understanding the business and the people behind the numbers.
We're building a firm where talented professionals can develop into trusted advisors, do excellent work, and still have a life outside of work. xzbcwsv If that sounds like the kind of public accounting career you're looking for, we'd like to hear from you. Apply through LinkedIn.