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Tax Accountant

Ozinga
Mokena, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/21/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/18/2026
Overview

Salary: $65,000 - $80,000 Annually

Congratulations! You made it through tax season. Now what?

If you're a tax accountant looking for a new career opportunity where you can keep growing professionally, avoid burnout, and work for a company that values your time, this could be it.

Ozinga is hiring a Tax Accountant to join our Family Office team, which supports our multi-entity, privately held company and its owners. Join us as our new Tax Accountant and take on a key role in a team that thrives on collaboration and innovative thinking in its tax and accounting work.

Key Responsibilities

Tax Compliance & Planning

  • Prepare federal and state income tax returns (partnership, S-corp, individual, and trust)
  • Help with quarterly tax estimates and payments
  • Maintain fixed asset tax depreciation records
  • Respond to tax notices and assist with audits
  • Research tax rules and help solve tax issues
  • Assist with general accounting tasks

Teamwork & Process Improvement

  • Help test and implement new tax tools
  • Work with the Senior Tax Manager, Senior Tax Specialist and Lead Accountant to create process improvements

Qualifications

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree required (preferably in Accounting, Tax, or Finance)
  • CPA or Enrolled Agent preferred

Experience

  • 2 years of experience in tax accounting (public accounting experience a big plus!)
  • Knowledge of tax, accounting and bookkeeping procedures
  • Familiarity with tax preparation software (CCH Axcess is a plus)

Skills & Strengths

  • Detail-focused and organized
  • Clear communicator and good with deadlines
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Willing to learn and grow
  • Tech-savvy with confidence to embrace and champion new software
  • Professional and trustworthy with confidential information
  • Positive and proactive

Why Join Ozinga?

Move from busy season stress to a steady, meaningful role without sacrificing career growth opportunities. At Ozinga, you’ll work with a dynamic, close-knit team that will value your hard work and dedication, while providing space for you to focus on your personal goals too. We’ve been around for 97 years and we’re still growing.

Benefits Information

At Ozinga, we care about the well-being of our team members both in and out of the workplace. That’s why we’re proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and overall quality of life.

Our benefits include:

  • Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance - Comprehensive coverage for you and your family.
  • Profit-Sharing Plan - Be rewarded for your contributions to our success.
  • 401(k) Matching up to 5% - Invest in your future with confidence.
  • Generous Paid Time Off - 3 weeks of vacation plus 9 paid holidays to relax and recharge.
  • Company Paid Benefits - Short and Long Term Disability Insurance, 1 X Annual Salary Life and AD&D Insurance.
  • Voluntary Benefits - A variety of voluntary benefits available, including Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services Plan, and Identity & Fraud Protect.
  • Employee Assistance Program - Confidential support for personal and professional challenges.
  • Wellness Program - Encouraging a healthy lifestyle through resources and incentives.

We believe that when our co-workers feel their best, they can do their best. Join us and experience the difference of working for a company that values you.

Ozinga is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applications for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, veteran status, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.

Salary : $65,000 - $80,000

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