Income Tax Specialist

Location: In-office (5 days a week) at Buffalo Grove, IL office.

Job Type: Full-time W-2 position with benefits

Picker & Associates, LLC's Great Benefit Offerings Include:

• Health Insurance - 50% covered premiums for employee
• Dental Insurance - 50% covered premiums for employee
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• PTO/Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Floating Holidays
• Paid Sick Time
• Life Insurance
• Long-standing history and reputable name within the greater Cook County area
• A family environment where people come first

Income Tax Specialist ​Job Summary:

We are looking for a highly motivated individual with experience in income tax preparation. The individual should be able to work without extensive supervision on all tax and accounting related projects.

Income Tax Specialist Duties/Responsibilities:  The following duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Prepare various tax returns 1040, 1120, 1120-S, 1120-H, 1065, 1041, 990, 709.
• Prepare State Income tax, Payroll, Sales tax and other local tax returns.
• Prepare Amended tax returns.
• File Extensions and prepare tax planning and projections.
• Respond to client requests and questions and work with clients to obtain information for accounting and tax return completion.
• Independently respond to taxpayer notices.
• Prepare accurate tax workpapers including accounting records.
• Minimum communication with IRS.
• Tax related research.
• Prepare accurate accounting records and discuss year end adjustments with clients.

Income Tax Specialist Qualifications:

• Income tax preparation experience
• Fundamental knowledge of accounting and tax.
• CPA or EA preferred
• Experience with current computer tax (Lacerte) and accounting programs and reporting tools
• Detail and deadline-oriented, ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong analytical, communication and problem solving skills

Why work for Picker & Associates, LLC.:

Picker & Associates, LLC is a nationwide firm with corporate offices in Buffalo Grove, a suburb of Chicago, Illinois. Founded by Ralph Picker, CPA and Managing Principal, our firm offers a wide range of accounting, audit, income tax, and consulting services to present clients in Illinois, Wisconsin, Ohio, Florida, Texas, and Arizona. We are a proactive firm committed to providing timely, effective, and responsive service to our clients.

For nearly 40 years Picker & Associates has built a reputation on a few basic principles: Honesty, Trust, and Competence. We continually strive to excel in our operating principles and methods. We will continue to act (at all times) by the highest ethical conduct.

If you're looking for a career that combines leadership, financial expertise, and a supportive company culture, Picker & Associates, LLC is the place to be. Join us in delivering top-notch financial auditing and accounting services while enjoying a fulfilling and rewarding work experience!

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.