Senior Tax Accountant

LHH is hiring a senior tax accountant for a client located near Mundelein, IL. Key responsibilities include managing client relationships, overseeing tax engagements, leading teams, achieving efficiency goals, mentoring team members, and contributing to firm development and marketing activities.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure accuracy of all client accounting tasks according to firm quality standards; review work of Client Accountants and other Client Advisors for accuracy.
• Develop the scope of each project; accurately plan project tasks and timelines to meet due dates for all deliverables on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Display strong project management skills to consistently ensure engagements are completed within scope and budget.
• Build strong, long-term relationships with clients.
• Proactively manage project updates, keeping clients and team informed of project status and any potential issues.
• Effectively communicate complex accounting issues with clients and consistently make the best decisions on their behalf.
• Achieve goals for monthly client contact, percentage of completion, and new/expanded client services.
• Provide valuable feedback to team members regularly.
• Read feedback and follow up with relevant training, mentoring, encouragement, and accountability for team members.
• Communicate effectively with team members about their standing within the organization.
• Develop team members' skills by delegating challenging assignments and including Client Accountants in client meetings when necessary.
• Participate in leadership roles within the community/industry and firm marketing activities.
• Identify and qualify prospects for the firm and demonstrate success in converting them to clients.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• Completed all requirements to be a licensed CPA or other comparable designation.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Staff and Senior Accountant or related position.

Equal Opportunity Employer