Overview
Thomas J. Dwyer & Associates, LLC is a law firm that provides professional services in connection with: tax compliance; estate planning; estate & trust administration (including probate administration); IRS & state tax controversies; and business formations & transactions. Please see www.tjdwyerlaw.com for more information.
We are actively searching for Tax Professionals to help us serve our growing client base. If you are looking to gain expertise in complex tax planning and preparation in a flexible work environment, please consider joining our team!
Candidates for the Tax Professional position include:
- Entry level (recent accounting major from undergraduate school);
- Junior tax professional (1-5 years experience);
- Senior tax professional (5+ years experience); or
- Other professionals looking to transition to a new career.
The main differences between the above would be compensation and responsibilities at the Firm. The below are common responsibilities and qualifications regardless of experience.
Location:
- 400 Lathrop Avenue, River Forest, Illinois 60305;
- This position offers a hybrid in-office/remote working arrangement, but all professionals at the Firm agree the best work is performed in-office and with each other.
We believe in investing in you and helping you identify your unique strengths. We encourage you to ask questions, take chances, and consistently be open to new challenges!
Job Responsibilities
- Prepare individual, corporate, partnership, and fiduciary Federal and state income tax returns:
- Prepare gift and estate tax returns;
- Draft correspondence to IRS and state tax agencies on behalf of clients;
- Identify, research, and assess various tax issues while also providing information to senior staff members;
- Interact directly with clients to address their needs;
- Assist with building and sustaining strong client relationships by always being responsive to clients by email, text, and phone and believe in the “24-Hour Response Rule”
Your time:
- Ability to work longer hours during tax seasons (Spring & Fall) knowing that you can take advantage of a flexible schedule the rest of the year (Summers & Winters);
- Your billable hour requirements depend on whether you want part-time or full-time work;
- Full-time professionals are expected bill at least 1,850 hours per year;
- Full-time professionals that bill more than requirement are eligible for additional compensation based on excess billable hours;
- Full-time professionals are eligible for additional compensation based on various firm achievements (i.e. increased gross revenue, decreased expenses, and /or increasing efficiency of our work, etc.);
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree (preferably accounting);
- CPA designation (preferred);
- Above average proficiency with computer applications, including but not limited to Adobe and Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, and Word);
- Strong interpersonal skills;
- Committed to effective communication with members of the Firm, clients, and other advisors. Playing well with others is important!
- Organized, thorough, and attentive to details;
- Self-motivated with the ability to work efficiently and accurately on multiple projects;
- High degree of professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality;
Compensation and benefits:
- Base salary (commensurate with experience);
- Health insurance;
- Reimbursement for certain out of pocket medical expenses;
- Reimbursement of professional licensing fees and continuing education;
- Retirement plans (i.e. 401(k), profit sharing plans, and defined benefit plans); and
- Assistance with obtaining new professional degrees, professional certifications, and repayment ofstudent loans.
How to Apply
Please email Alice Orme at tjdhiring@tjdwyerlaw.com with a copy of your resume (curriculum vitae) and a brief description about you, why you are interested, why you would work well with us and include your affiliation with the Evans Scholars Foundation.