Provides tax compliance, consulting, planning, and research services for diverse clients. Oversees tax return preparation and filing, develops tax strategies, advises clients on regulatory and business matters, maintains client relationships, coordinates projects, and supports team training. The role requires public accounting experience, knowledge of corporate, S-Corporation, and partnership returns, strong communication skills, and proficiency with tax technology.
Work with a Top 20 CPA and advisory firm that Accounts for Anything. Aprio has 40 U.S. office locations, as well as international office locations and more than 3,200 team members that speak 60+ languages across the globe. By bringing together proven expertise, deep understanding, and strategic foresight for fast-growing industries, Aprio ensures clients are prepared for wherever life or business may take them. Discover a top-rated culture, vast growth opportunities and your next big career move with Aprio.
Aprio is seeking a Senior Tax Associate to deliver high-quality tax compliance, consulting, and planning services to a diverse portfolio of clients. You will work closely with clients and internal teams to develop and implement effective tax strategies aligned with business goals and evolving regulatory requirements.
In this role, you will apply your technical expertise across complex tax engagements while building strong, lasting client relationships. This is an excellent opportunity to grow your career within a top-ranked national CPA firm that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous development.
In this role, you will apply your technical expertise across complex tax engagements while building strong, lasting client relationships. This is an excellent opportunity to grow your career within a top-ranked national CPA firm that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous development.
What You'll Gain/ Impact
- Opportunity to serve clients across diverse industries on meaningful and complex tax engagements
- Exposure to a broad range of tax compliance, consulting, and planning work
- A collaborative environment that champions professional growth and continuous learning
- Access to cutting-edge tax technology and firm-wide resources
- Career advancement within a nationally recognized, high-growth CPA firm
Key Responsibilities
- Interact closely with clients to provide tax planning, consulting, and compliance services across diverse industries
- Oversee the preparation and timely filing of all required tax returns
- Develop and implement tax strategies that optimize clients' tax positions while considering business goals, industry trends, and regulatory changes
- Collaborate with clients and provide proactive tax advice and solutions
- Collaborate with fellow tax professionals by sharing expertise and contributing to a culture of continuous learning and development
- Build and maintain strong client relationships through exceptional service
- Actively participate in project coordination and contribute to training initiatives that strengthen the tax department's overall effectiveness
Candidate Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
- 3–5 years of experience in federal tax consulting and/or compliance in public accounting
- Experience with Corporate, S-Corp, and/or Partnership returns
- Recent work experience with an accounting firm
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skillsProficiency in tax software and technology
- Preferred: CPA or actively pursuing CPA licensure
Leadership Skills
- Building Relationships
- Adaptability
- Client Focus
- Driving Execution
- Continuous Improvement
- Communication
Technical Skills
- Tax Compliance
- Tax Planning
- Tax Consulting
- Tax Research
- Tax Preparation
The application window is anticipated to close on 11/16/2026 and may be extended as needed.
Why work for Aprio:
Whether you are just starting out, looking to advance into management or searching for your next leadership role, Aprio offers an opportunity to grow with a future-focused, innovative firm.
Perks/Benefits we offer for full-time team members:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance on the first day of employment
- Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account
- 401k with Profit Sharing
- 9+ holidays and discretionary time off structure
- Parental Leave – coverage for both primary and secondary caregivers
- Tuition Assistance Program and CPA support program with cash incentive upon completion
- Discretionary incentive compensation based on firm, group and individual performance
- Incentive compensation related to origination of new client sales
- Top rated wellness program
- Flexible working environment including remote and hybrid options
What’s in it for you:
- Working with an industry leader: Be part of a high-growth firm that is passionate for what’s next.
- An awesome culture: Thirty-one fundamental behaviors guide our culture every day ensuring we always deliver an exceptional team-member and client experience. We call it the Aprio Way. This shared mindset creates lasting relationships between team members and with clients.
- A great team: Work with a high-energy, passionate, caring and ambitious team of professionals in a collaborative culture.
- Entrepreneurship: Have the freedom to innovate and bring your ideas to help us grow to become the CPA firm of choice nationally.
- Growth opportunities: Grow professionally in an environment that fosters continuous learning and advancement.
- Competitive compensation: You will be rewarded with competitive compensation, industry-leading benefits and a flexible work environment to enjoy work/life balance.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Aprio is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity and/or expression; age; disability; genetic information, citizenship status; military service obligations or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Aprio, LLP and Aprio Advisory Group, LLC, operate in an alternative business structure, with Aprio Advisory Group, LLC providing non-attest tax and consulting services, and Aprio, LLP providing CPA firm services.
Aprio Chicago, Illinois, USA Office
35 E. Wacker Dr., Suite 690, Chicago, United States, 60601
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Aprio Schaumburg, Illinois, USA Office
1051 Perimeter Dr, 9th Floor, Schaumburg, United States, 60173
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