State and Local Tax - Senior/ Supervisor

J&M Business Solutions LLC: Your Gateway to Direct Hire Opportunities
Welcome to J&M Business Solutions LLC, your trusted partner in finding direct hire employment opportunities. As a one-woman recruitment act, I specialize in connecting talented individuals like you with reputable clients seeking permanent or contract direct hires.
Unlike traditional staffing agencies, I operate on a unique principle: when a position is offered through J&M Business Solutions LLC, you won't work for me or through me. Instead, you'll directly engage with the client, whether as a permanent direct hire or a contract direct hire.
What sets us apart is our commitment to transparency and empowerment. When you secure a position through J&M Business Solutions LLC, you have the freedom to negotiate schedules, pay, and any potential benefits directly with the client. This ensures that your employment terms align perfectly with your preferences and priorities.
At J&M Business Solutions LLC, our mission is simple: to serve as your bridge to rewarding career opportunities while empowering you to take control of your professional journey. Partner with us today and unlock the doors to your next career move.
Job Highlights:
Skills - Must Have:
CPA eligible or have JD/ passed the bar 3-7 years in direct tax experience (state franchise and income tax)
Ideal Companies to Recruit From:
Mid-sized Firms (Plante Moran, Crowe, RSM, Grant Thornton, Forvis, Baker Tilly, Moss Adams, Cohn Reznick, Eisner Amper, Armanino, etc.) No Big 4 candidates!
Hiring Status:
Active
About this Job:
Open to Hybrid:
Tax staff and seniors need to be in Chicago for lunch and learns weekly in the summer and the entire the tax department is in office 2 days a week during busy season, very flexible outside of season.
How You Will Contribute:
60% review and 40% preparation of franchise and income tax returns for various states, including exemptions, credits, and incentives.
Participate in a full range of SALT engagements, tax research, preparation of technical memorandums, drafting client correspondence, and counseling clients in defending against state audits.
Assist with sales/use taxes to identify corporate structures that can reduce client's tax liability.
Recognize and inform senior management of opportunities to increase level and types of services to clients.
Participate in continuing education classes to stay up to date on accounting standards and tax law.
Assist with training and developing staff.
About YOU!
Bachelors or masters degree in accounting or tax.
Working towards CPA, JD, CMI or CCIP (from the Institute for Professional in Taxation) or CPA eligible (with 150 credit hours).
3-7 years of SALT experience in a mid-market public accounting firm
Experience in tax research, tax returns and tax review of state income and franchise tax
Job Function:
Accounting
Reporting To:
SALT Manager
Job Type:
Full time
Team Size To Manage:
4
Job Location:
City:
Chicago
Province/State:
Illinois
Country:
United States
Location Type:
head-office
Other Location:
Open to Deerfield and Downers Grove offices
Candidate Relocation:
no
Compensation:
Salary From:
75000
Salary To:
95000
Bonus Payment:
About this Company:
Company Name:
Miller Cooper
Industry:
Accounting
Company Description:
Founded in 1919, Miller Cooper is the 10th largest accounting firm in the Chicago area. Our 420+ professionals provide accounting, tax, due diligence, IT, retirement plan and business consulting services to middle market and entrepreneurial companies in a variety of industries, as well as government entities, public school districts and nonprofit organizations.
Culture, Perks and Benefits:
Crains Chicago 10th largest firm (2022), Accounting Todays 55th largest firm in the US, 10th in the Great Lakes region (2023).
· Come have a voice in the department and in your career!
Large Firm Opportunities, Small Firm Culture.
Receive mentorship and support from partners and opportunities for career advancement.
Work on multiple engagements in various industries, including Manufacturing, Distribution, Real Estate, Construction, Tech, Start-Ups and more.
· Flexible, hybrid work environment with offices in Chicago, Deerfield, and Downers Grove.