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Tax Accountant

LHH
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 8/5/2025 CLOSED ON 9/3/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tax Accountant position at LHH?

LHH is partnering with a prestigious law firm located in Chicago searching for a Tax Accountant. The Tax Accountant will report to a Partner and will support the firm's tax practice by assisting in the research, preparation, and execution of complex tax strategies and compliance matters.


Responsibilities:

  • Conduct research on federal, state, and international tax issues
  • Assist with tax planning for business transactions, mergers & acquisitions, and reorganizations
  • Review and analyze tax returns, financial statements, and transactional documents
  • Advise on, prepare, and/or review federal and state income tax compliance for individuals, partnerships, S corporations, non-profit entities, C corporations, and trusts.
  • Review existing business structures to identify potential liability risks and tax leakage.


Qualifications:

  • Bachelors degree in accounting required
  • CPA highly preferred
  • 3 years of relevant experience requited
  • Experience working within a family office, private client law firm, wealth management firm preferred.
  • Strong analytical and client facing skills


Compensation & Benefits:

The salary range for this position is $95,000 - $125,000 plus bonus. Bonus is dependent upon company and personal performance.


The benefits included by the client:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • 401k with company match
  • hybrid work structure 3 days a week in office
  • 15 Days PTO and paid holidays


Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled


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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act

• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Salary : $95,000 - $125,000

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