Top Tax Associate Jobs in Chicago, IL

The role involves working on Indirect tax audits and providing consulting services. Responsibilities include tax analysis, research, and project management for clients in various industries.

Perform corporate income tax for parent and subsidiaries including tax provision, estimates, extensions, and returns (federal, state, local). Prepare work papers, respond to notices, support audits, maintain tax calendar, coordinate with vendors and internal teams, monitor tax law changes, and assist with other tax matters (indirect tax, credits, M&A).

Prepare and present tax returns and strategies for LLCs and S corporations; manage financial records and input data into tax software; lead client calls and onboarding; collaborate with bookkeeping to ensure accurate reporting and compliance.

Provide federal income tax research and analysis for partnerships, S and C corporations; support M&A tax structuring, internal restructurings, and due diligence; draft memos, firm alerts, and training materials; mentor and advance within the National Tax Office.

The candidate will provide state and local tax compliance and consulting services, focusing on income and franchise tax, including audits and tax returns for clients across various industries.

Lead and manage R&D tax credit and Sec.174/174A engagements: conduct technical client interviews, produce technical reports, prepare calculations and tax forms, supervise and mentor junior staff, manage engagement economics, perform technical tax research, support business development, and act as client representative with the IRS. Work remotely across many clients and industries while ensuring timely, high-quality deliverables and strengthening R&D tax expertise at the firm.

Provide international tax consulting, compliance, and planning for multinational clients. Prepare and review Forms 5471/5472/8865/8858 and related disclosures, conduct technical research (GILTI, Subpart F, treaties, foreign tax credits), analyze tax data for planning opportunities, produce client deliverables and technical memoranda, collaborate with firm-wide engagement teams, monitor legislative developments, and support professional development and knowledge-sharing.