August 2024 Tax Staff - Elgin

Cherry Bekaert

Mar 29

Job
Full-time
Entry Level
Accounting & Tax
$54K - $91.3K
Elgin

AI generated summary

You need a bachelor's degree in accounting, CPA certification or eligibility, strong GPA, computer skills, willingness to travel, and ability to work overtime for the Tax Staff position in Elgin.
You will prepare tax returns, research tax issues, communicate with clients, and assist in various tax engagements under supervision at a leading accounting firm.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field. Masters preferred
CPA certified or the eligibility to work toward obtaining a CPA license
Cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0 or above preferred, but not required
Proficiency with computers and spreadsheet software programs
Ability to travel to client sites as needed, including frequent same-day travel and occasional out-of-town travel
Ability to work moderate overtime throughout the year with heavier overtime required during certain business cycles

Responsibilities

As a Tax Staff at Cherry Bekaert, you will work on a wide variety of tax engagements under the supervision of different accounting professionals.
Engage and serve clients from various industries
Communicate with project in-charges and clients
Develop tax knowledge while preparing basic and intermediate individual tax returns
Prepare federal and multi-state corporate tax returns and basic partnership returns
Research fundamental tax issues using online tools
Prepare and organize workpapers for client files
Perform other essential duties as needed

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Cherry Bekaert provides innovative and sophisticated advisory, assurance, and tax services to clients.

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Cherry Bekaert approaches today's toughest business challenges with a client-first mindset, working together to create exceptional value.

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Cherry Bekaert provides space for employees to pursue growth and development opportunities that will guide and support them at each stage of their personal and professional journey.

Cherry Bekaert

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Accounting

Industry

1001-5000

Employees

1947

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Cherry Bekaert delivers digitally driven and industry-aligned solutions to elevate our clients from mid-market players to market leaders in a hypercompetitive landscape. Ranked among the largest accounting firms in the United States, we offer specialized solutions across assurance, tax, business valuations, digital consulting, M&A and other advisory services to advance our clients' business goals. For more than 75 years, global corporations, private businesses, government entities, nonprofits, emerging firms, start-ups and successful individuals have relied on Cherry Bekaert to guide them forward as their growth advisor. We offer professional opportunities and resources in an environment that is supportive, flexible, entrepreneurial, and offers personal growth. We invest in our people to help transform their careers. Bringing together diverse talents and backgrounds, we empower our people to achieve more. This supports our mission: “Making a Difference for our people, our clients, our community and our professions." Cherry Bekaert specializes in serving industry sectors including Government Services, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Hospitality & Retail, Industrial Manufacturing, Not-for-Profits, Private Equity Services, Professional Services, Real Estate & Construction and Technology. In addition, The Firm has an international reach through our affiliation with Allinial Global. For more information, please visit cbh.com, and be sure to follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook. Content on this page has been prepared for general information only and is not intended to be relied upon as accounting, tax or professional advice. Please reach out to your advisors for specific advice.