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RubinBrown LLP

Experienced Accountant, Tax Services

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Hybrid
Chicago, IL, USA
Junior
Hybrid
Chicago, IL, USA
Junior
Manage tax engagements including preparation and review of individual and business returns, tax research and planning, client consulting, supervising staff, and identifying performance improvements while collaborating with partners and managers.
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RubinBrown is one of the nation’s leading accounting and professional consulting firms with a commitment to building personal relationships and delivering totally satisfied clients. The RubinBrown name and reputation are synonymous with experience, integrity and value. RubinBrown has revenue of approximately $240 million with 1000+ team members across locations in Chicago, Denver, Kansas City, Las Vegas, Nashville, and St. Louis.

Overview

The Experienced Staff, Tax Services professional manages client engagements with precision and quality, blending technical expertise, client communication, and team leadership to deliver insights, strengthen relationships, and drive performance improvements.

    Major Responsibilities
    • Tax return preparation and review
    • Working with clients to review, complete and edit their record keeping
    • Tax research and planning
    • Consulting on financial and tax matters
    • Understand tax technical issues commensurate with level of experience
    • Plan and execute the day-to-day activities of tax engagements of various clients in accordance with RubinBrown Client Service Standards
    • Prepare and/or review tax returns for business returns (partnership, "C" corporation, "S" corporation, Not-for-Profit) and individuals
    • Identify and communicate tax planning ideas for clients, including tax research, computations and related documentation
    • Identify and communicate accounting matters to other engagement team members
    • Identify performance improvement opportunities
    • Work closely with and directly communicate with partners, managers, and other team members, in addition to client personnel
    • Supervise the tax staff assigned to the engagement (if designated as In-Charge)
    • Participate in the budget process
    Preferred Experience/Background/Skills
    • Bachelor's/Master's degree in Accounting or related degree, CPA or other related certification
    • A minimum of two years of current and or recent tax experience in public accounting
    • Strong technical skills including the ability to effectively utilize technology and the commitment to learning in the technology environment
    • Excellent supervisory, analytical and leadership ability
    • Have the ability to meet challenging client requirements, provide services, and possess strong communication, interpersonal, analytical and research abilities
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (Word and Excel required)
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
    • Strict adherence to professional ethics
    • Ability to successfully contribute to the success of a strategic business unit of the firm
    Working Conditions
    • The typical office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
    • Ability to work extra hours as determined by the workload and client expectations.
    • Travel for this position will be approximately 5% of the year.
    • Ability to sit for long periods of time.
    • Ability to move throughout office.
    • Ability to lift, carry, push, pull up to 10-30 pounds.
    • Ability to effectively communicate with clients, team members, etc. 
    One Firm

    To foster a highly respected, inclusive culture that helps foster and promote an environment that is diverse and equitable for all team members and the firm to achieve growth and deepened expertise. RubinBrown is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. To request accommodation, please contact your recruiter.

    RubinBrown is an independent member of Baker Tilly International, the 9th largest accounting and business advisory network in the world. For more information, visit www.RubinBrown.com.

    Colorado, Nevada and Illinois Salary StatementThe salary range displayed is specifically for those potential applicants who will work or reside in the states of Colorado, Nevada or Illinois, if selected for the role. Any offered salary is determined based on internal equity, internal salary ranges, market data/ranges, applicant skills and prior relevant experience, degrees and certifications (e.g. JD, MBA, CPA, CFE, CISA, CFP). 

    Experienced Staff

    Benefits Summary

    EEO Employer W/M/Vet/Disabled

     RubinBrown is an independent member of Baker Tilly International, the 9th largest accounting and business advisory network in the world. For more information, visit www.RubinBrown.com.


    Qualifications Behaviors Preferred Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well Education Required Bachelors or better. Preferred Bachelors or better. Masters or better. Equal Opportunity Employer
    This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

    RubinBrown LLP Chicago, Illinois, USA Office

    225 W. Wacker Drive, Suite 1700, Chicago, United States, 60606

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