Tax Accountant Jobs in Chicago, IL
Tax Accountant jobs in Chicago, Illinois are concentrated in the Loop, River North, and the Fulton Market corridor, with strong demand across financial services, professional services, and corporate headquarters. Employers hiring right now include EY, Intuit, and Serrala. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Top employerEY
Work type43% On-site
Top credentialBachelor's degree in finance
Companies hiring11
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Licensed Tax Accountant – In-Store
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Intuit
Licensed Tax Accountant – In-Store
Chicago, Illinois
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Tax Accountant
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William Blair & Company
Tax Accountant
Chicago, Illinois
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Sr. Consultant, Federal Tax and Accounting Methods
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Ryan, LLC
Sr. Consultant, Federal Tax and Accounting Methods
Chicago, Illinois
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Senior Tax Accountant
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Origin Harbor Capital Solutions
Senior Tax Accountant
Chicago, Illinois
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Tax Accountant
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Golub Capital
Tax Accountant
Chicago, Illinois
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Licensed Tax Accountant – In-Store
Intuit·Chicago, Illinois
Job functions:
$31 - $36/hr
3+ yrs exp.
Full Time
10,000+ employees
Job Description
Overview
Intuit is seeking highly motivated individuals to join our dynamic team as dedicated Tax Experts – Retail On-Site in one of our new TurboTax locations across the United States on a seasonal basis. This unique opportunity combines tax expertise, entrepreneurial spirit, and community engagement to help customers navigate their tax needs. As a Tax Expert – Retail On-Site, you will focus on bringing in new customers and serving as their trusted advisor, empowering customers to achieve positive financial outcomes while supporting Intuit’s mission of “Powering Prosperity Around the World.”
In this role, you will work on-site from a TurboTax location, and play a key role in growing TurboTax’s client base within the local community, establishing long-term relationships and driving customer loyalty. You will leverage TurboTax marketing support and software to empower you in building a thriving business that fosters prosperity for both you and your community.
You will serve customers both in-person and virtually using Intuit TurboTax products. You will leverage your tax expertise to provide full service tax return preparation, tax advice, calculations, and software/product support. Your ability to demonstrate understanding of each customer’s unique situation, and connect with them on a personal level is critical to alleviating the stress some may feel when tackling their taxes.
This role is nonexempt and requires onsite presence at a TurboTax location in the United States on a seasonal basis.
What You Will Do:
- Be a Proactive Community Ambassador
- Enthusiastically represent TurboTax locally, serving as a fixture and public face of TurboTax in the community.
- Engage with new prospects, nurture leads, and convert prospects into long-term clients through proactive outreach.
- Lead local events with the support of TurboTax, participate in local marketing, and make the topic of taxes accessible and approachable.
- Provide Tax Expertise
- Give hands-on tax advice and complete preparation services for TurboTax clients, handling simple to complex tax situations (e.g., personal and business income, deductions optimization, amendments).
- Facilitate discovery sessions and tax reviews to uncover deductions, minimize tax liabilities, maximize refunds, and provide future tax planning advice.
- Utilize resources such as government websites, professional tools, and team expertise to deliver accurate tax solutions in personalized everyday language.
- Deliver a Best in Class Customer Experience
- Create an exceptional customer experience through professionalism, and genuine interest in helping clients achieve their financial goals (e.g., saving for retirement, college funds, weddings, or vacations).
- Connect with people to build the long-term trust that turns a one-time transaction into a loyal, multi-year relationship.
- Interact with customers both in-person and through Intuit’s state-of-the-art video communication tools.
- Address client inquiries while helping them overcome tax-related challenges.
Who You Are:
Key Qualifications:
- You possess an active, unrestricted credential: EA, CPA, or Practicing Attorney with strong tax preparation experience and extensive knowledge of tax laws and active Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN).
- Have an active Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN) as required by law to file taxes.
- Minimum of 3 years of paid experience filing 50 or more federal and state individual 1040 tax returns per tax season using professional tax preparation software.
- Familiarity with Circular 230.
- Have full availability for a flexible 25–34 hour weekly schedule, including afternoons, evenings, and weekends, with the ability to increase hours during peak seasons.
- Enjoys working in a collaborative team setting, and treats co-workers with respect.
- Values a culture of feedback and continuous improvement.
- Is adaptable to working in a constantly evolving and, at times ambiguous, environment. Thrives in a collaborative team setting and demonstrates respect for colleagues.
- Committed to a culture of continuous improvement through actively soliciting and responding to feedback.
- Highly adaptable and comfortable navigating an ever-changing and sometimes ambiguous work environment.
- Interest in building a local and online social presence as a TurboTax associate, creating accessible tax-related content and resources for your community in accordance with Intuit’s policies.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) communication skills are a plus.
- Experience in holistic tax advisory services beyond tax filing.
Attributes and skills:
- Passionate about empowering customers and helping them overcome the complexities of taxation.
- Passionate about your local community and excited to work with Intuit to engage with and build Intuit’s presence in your local community (e.g., speaking at events, building a local and online social presence, creating content such as tax tips and educational videos).
- Excited to be showcased as a Tax Expert – Retail On-Site in local and national marketing efforts.
- Exceptional customer service skills and a friendly, professional demeanor that forms long-lasting relationships.
- Entrepreneurial and self-driven with a business ownership mindset to grow your customer portfolio.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment independently while managing multiple priorities.
- Proficient with technology, including tax preparation software and CRM/sales tools.
- Entrepreneurial and self-driven with a business ownership mindset to grow your customer portfolio for example, through targeted outreach activities such as networking and canvassing, or themed marketing and customer learning events externally or in the store.
Additional Requirements:
- Must reside within the United States.
- Must possess or be able to obtain any related State licenses, certificates, permits, or bonds.
Intuit provides a competitive compensation package with a strong pay for performance rewards approach. The expected base pay range for this position is:
California $32.50 - $36.00
Colorado $31.00 - $34.50
Hawaii $32.50 - $36.00
Illinois $31.00 - $34.50
Maryland $31.00 - $34.50
Massachusetts $32.50 - $36.00
Minnesota $28.00 - $31.00
New Jersey $32.50 - $36.00
New York $32.50 - $36.00
Ohio $28.00 - $ $31.00
Vermont $31.00 - $34.50
Washington $32.50 - $36.00
Washington DC $31.00 - $34.50
This position will be eligible for a cash bonus, equity rewards and benefits, in accordance with our applicable plans and programs (see more about our compensation and benefits at Intuit®: Careers | Benefits). Pay offered is based on factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and work location. To drive ongoing pay equity for employees, Intuit conducts regular comparisons across categories of ethnicity and gender.
Intuit
Licensed Tax Accountant – In-Store
Chicago, Illinois
New 14h ago10,000+ employees
Job functions:
$31 - $36/hr
3+ yrs exp.
Full Time
Job Description
Overview
Intuit is seeking highly motivated individuals to join our dynamic team as dedicated Tax Experts – Retail On-Site in one of our new TurboTax locations across the United States on a seasonal basis. This unique opportunity combines tax expertise, entrepreneurial spirit, and community engagement to help customers navigate their tax needs. As a Tax Expert – Retail On-Site, you will focus on bringing in new customers and serving as their trusted advisor, empowering customers to achieve positive financial outcomes while supporting Intuit’s mission of “Powering Prosperity Around the World.”
In this role, you will work on-site from a TurboTax location, and play a key role in growing TurboTax’s client base within the local community, establishing long-term relationships and driving customer loyalty. You will leverage TurboTax marketing support and software to empower you in building a thriving business that fosters prosperity for both you and your community.
You will serve customers both in-person and virtually using Intuit TurboTax products. You will leverage your tax expertise to provide full service tax return preparation, tax advice, calculations, and software/product support. Your ability to demonstrate understanding of each customer’s unique situation, and connect with them on a personal level is critical to alleviating the stress some may feel when tackling their taxes.
This role is nonexempt and requires onsite presence at a TurboTax location in the United States on a seasonal basis.
What You Will Do:
- Be a Proactive Community Ambassador
- Enthusiastically represent TurboTax locally, serving as a fixture and public face of TurboTax in the community.
- Engage with new prospects, nurture leads, and convert prospects into long-term clients through proactive outreach.
- Lead local events with the support of TurboTax, participate in local marketing, and make the topic of taxes accessible and approachable.
- Provide Tax Expertise
- Give hands-on tax advice and complete preparation services for TurboTax clients, handling simple to complex tax situations (e.g., personal and business income, deductions optimization, amendments).
- Facilitate discovery sessions and tax reviews to uncover deductions, minimize tax liabilities, maximize refunds, and provide future tax planning advice.
- Utilize resources such as government websites, professional tools, and team expertise to deliver accurate tax solutions in personalized everyday language.
- Deliver a Best in Class Customer Experience
- Create an exceptional customer experience through professionalism, and genuine interest in helping clients achieve their financial goals (e.g., saving for retirement, college funds, weddings, or vacations).
- Connect with people to build the long-term trust that turns a one-time transaction into a loyal, multi-year relationship.
- Interact with customers both in-person and through Intuit’s state-of-the-art video communication tools.
- Address client inquiries while helping them overcome tax-related challenges.
Who You Are:
Key Qualifications:
- You possess an active, unrestricted credential: EA, CPA, or Practicing Attorney with strong tax preparation experience and extensive knowledge of tax laws and active Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN).
- Have an active Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN) as required by law to file taxes.
- Minimum of 3 years of paid experience filing 50 or more federal and state individual 1040 tax returns per tax season using professional tax preparation software.
- Familiarity with Circular 230.
- Have full availability for a flexible 25–34 hour weekly schedule, including afternoons, evenings, and weekends, with the ability to increase hours during peak seasons.
- Enjoys working in a collaborative team setting, and treats co-workers with respect.
- Values a culture of feedback and continuous improvement.
- Is adaptable to working in a constantly evolving and, at times ambiguous, environment. Thrives in a collaborative team setting and demonstrates respect for colleagues.
- Committed to a culture of continuous improvement through actively soliciting and responding to feedback.
- Highly adaptable and comfortable navigating an ever-changing and sometimes ambiguous work environment.
- Interest in building a local and online social presence as a TurboTax associate, creating accessible tax-related content and resources for your community in accordance with Intuit’s policies.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) communication skills are a plus.
- Experience in holistic tax advisory services beyond tax filing.
Attributes and skills:
- Passionate about empowering customers and helping them overcome the complexities of taxation.
- Passionate about your local community and excited to work with Intuit to engage with and build Intuit’s presence in your local community (e.g., speaking at events, building a local and online social presence, creating content such as tax tips and educational videos).
- Excited to be showcased as a Tax Expert – Retail On-Site in local and national marketing efforts.
- Exceptional customer service skills and a friendly, professional demeanor that forms long-lasting relationships.
- Entrepreneurial and self-driven with a business ownership mindset to grow your customer portfolio.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment independently while managing multiple priorities.
- Proficient with technology, including tax preparation software and CRM/sales tools.
- Entrepreneurial and self-driven with a business ownership mindset to grow your customer portfolio for example, through targeted outreach activities such as networking and canvassing, or themed marketing and customer learning events externally or in the store.
Additional Requirements:
- Must reside within the United States.
- Must possess or be able to obtain any related State licenses, certificates, permits, or bonds.
Intuit provides a competitive compensation package with a strong pay for performance rewards approach. The expected base pay range for this position is:
California $32.50 - $36.00
Colorado $31.00 - $34.50
Hawaii $32.50 - $36.00
Illinois $31.00 - $34.50
Maryland $31.00 - $34.50
Massachusetts $32.50 - $36.00
Minnesota $28.00 - $31.00
New Jersey $32.50 - $36.00
New York $32.50 - $36.00
Ohio $28.00 - $ $31.00
Vermont $31.00 - $34.50
Washington $32.50 - $36.00
Washington DC $31.00 - $34.50
This position will be eligible for a cash bonus, equity rewards and benefits, in accordance with our applicable plans and programs (see more about our compensation and benefits at Intuit®: Careers | Benefits). Pay offered is based on factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and work location. To drive ongoing pay equity for employees, Intuit conducts regular comparisons across categories of ethnicity and gender.
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Tax Accountant Jobs in Chicago: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a tax accountant job in Chicago?
Target the Loop and River North, where Chicago's largest accounting firms, financial institutions, and Fortune 500 corporate tax departments concentrate their hiring. Candidates with CPA licensure, experience in federal and Illinois state compliance, and familiarity with multi-entity or multistate returns stand out. Networking through the Illinois CPA Society's Chicago chapter and attending local recruiting events also gives you a direct line to firms actively hiring.
Which companies hire tax accountants in Chicago?
Employers hiring tax accountants in Chicago right now include EY, Intuit, and Serrala, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Chicago's mix of Big Four and mid-market public accounting firms, major financial services companies, and large corporate headquarters creates steady, diverse hiring across both public practice and in-house tax roles.
Are there remote tax accountant jobs in Chicago?
Yes, and tax accountant work is relatively well-suited to remote arrangements given its desk-based and analytical nature. About 57% of tax accountant openings tied to Chicago are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, reflecting broader flexibility at Chicago-area firms and corporate tax departments. Compliance, research, and return preparation roles tend to offer the most remote flexibility in the Chicago market.
How can I get a tax accountant job in Chicago with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Chicago is landing a staff tax or tax associate role at a mid-market or regional accounting firm in the Loop, where firms routinely hire recent graduates and career changers for busy-season support. Pursuing your CPA exam while working, targeting Chicago companies with formal rotational programs, and building experience through contract or seasonal tax prep roles at local firms all help open the door to full-time positions.
Which industries hire the most tax accountants in Chicago?
Most tax accountant openings in Chicago sit in Energy, Accounting & Auditing, and Technology & Software, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Chicago's role as a Midwest financial hub and home to numerous corporate headquarters drives sustained demand for tax professionals across both public accounting practices and large in-house tax departments.
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