Tax Senior Associate Jobs in Illinois
Tax Senior Associate jobs in Illinois are concentrated in public accounting, corporate finance, and professional services, with demand running from staff-level through senior positions across the state's deep employer base. Chicago anchors the market as one of the most active hiring metros in the country, with Schaumburg and Naperville adding significant suburban volume. Major employers with lasting Illinois roots include Deloitte, Grant Thornton, and Aon, and the most sought-after specialties are federal and state income tax compliance, partnership taxation, and international tax. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Job Description
At EisnerAmper, we look for individuals who welcome new ideas, encourage innovation, and are eager to make an impact. Whether you’re starting out in your career or taking your next step as a seasoned professional, the EisnerAmper experience is one-of-a-kind. You can design a career you’ll love from top to bottom – we give you the tools you need to succeed and the autonomy to reach your goals.
EisnerAmper is seeking Tax Senior Associate to join the Private Client Services (PCS) team. We are seeking someone who thrives in a growing environment and providing clients with exceptional services.
What it Means to Work for EisnerAmper:
- You will get to be part of one of the largest and fastest growing accounting and advisory firms in the industry
- You will have the flexibility to manage your days in support of our commitment to work/life balance
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You will join a culture that has received multiple top “Places to Work” awards
- We believe that great work is accomplished when cultures, ideas and experiences come together to create new solutions
- We understand that embracing our differences is what unites us as a team and strengthens our foundation
- Showing up authentically is how we, both as professionals and a Firm, find inspiration to do our best work
What Work You Will be Responsible For:
- Coordinate, plan, and supervise multiple engagements which include consulting, compliance, and tax planning services.
- Prepare federal, state, multi-state and international income tax returns.
- Conduct research and planning according to applicable tax laws and regulations.
- Appropriately respond to IRS and state tax notices.
- Communicate with clients as directed by Manager.
- Work as part of an integrated team.
- Assist with the training and mentoring of Interns and Associates.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent field
- 4+ years of recent tax compliance and/or tax consulting experience in public accounting or with a mix of public/private experience
- Experience preparing tax returns for individuals, trust/estates, and or entities
Preferred/Desired Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree in Taxation or relevant field
- CPA (Certified Public Accountant), or parts passed towards completion, or IRS (Internal Revenue Service) Enrolled Agent Certification
- Experience using ProSystems FX, CCH Engagement, XCM or similar tax software
EisnerAmper is proud to be a merit-based employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of veteran or disability status or any protected characteristics under federal, state, or local law.
About our Private Client Services (PCS) Team:
The EisnerAmper Private Client Services Team connects family owned, closely held businesses and high net worth individuals with the solutions they need to reach their short- and long-term financial goals. Operating within a culture where we hold each other accountable to our standards of teamwork, creativity, and a genuine care for each other, we not only solve our clients’ problems, but offer proactive solutions for the future.
As one of the largest and fastest-growing service lines at our firm, we try to make a big group feel smaller. We're known for presenting options and pathways for our employees to grow as professionals. Here, you can not only discover what you’re passionate about, but pursue it.
Working with businesses of all sizes and across every industry, our typical client is atypical. Because of this, it’s important that we can think like entrepreneurs ourselves to gain a true awareness of our clients and their businesses, along with their unique operational and personal dynamics.
About EisnerAmper:
EisnerAmper is one of the largest accounting, tax, and business advisory firms, with nearly 4,500 employees including 450 partners across the world. We combine responsiveness with a long-range perspective; to help clients meet the pressing issues they face today and position them for success tomorrow.
Our clients are enterprises as diverse as sophisticated financial institutions and start-ups, global public firms, and middle-market companies, as well as high net worth individuals, family offices, not-for-profit organizations, and entrepreneurial ventures across a variety of industries. We are also engaged by the attorneys, financial professionals, bankers, and investors who serve these clients.
For Illinois candidates, the expected salary range for this position is between $85,000 and $95,000. The range for the position in other geographies may vary based on market differences. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.
Should you need any accommodations to complete this application please email: talentacquisition@eisneramper.com
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Tax Senior Associate Job Market in Illinois
A snapshot from current Illinois openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- BDO16

- Wipfli4

- Deloitte4

- KPMG3

- EisnerAmper3

Top Industries Hiring
- Accounting & Auditing11
- Consulting & Professional Services5
- Technology & Software4
- Investment & Asset Management4
- Law & Legal Services1
What Illinois Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in tax senior associate jobs across Illinois.
- Active CPA license or CPA exam progress recognized by the Illinois Board of Examiners
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field from an accredited institution
- Two to four years of tax experience in public accounting or a corporate tax department
- Proficiency in tax preparation and research software such as CCH Axcess or Thomson Reuters
- Experience reviewing federal and state income tax returns for individuals, partnerships, or corporations
- Strong written communication skills and ability to manage multiple client deadlines simultaneously
Tax Senior Associate Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a tax senior associate in Illinois?
The standard path in Illinois starts with a bachelor's degree in accounting and progress toward or completion of the CPA exam, which is overseen by the Illinois Board of Examiners under the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. Most employers require active CPA licensure or documented exam progress for the senior associate level. Candidates typically spend two to three years in a staff tax role at a public accounting firm or corporate tax department before advancing to senior associate.
How much do tax senior associates make in Illinois?
Tax senior associates in Illinois earn a median of about $80,230 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $54,510 for the lowest 10% to over $131,990 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire tax senior associates in Illinois?
Employers hiring tax senior associates in Illinois right now include BDO, Wipfli, and Deloitte, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Illinois's concentration of Big Four and large regional accounting firms in the Chicago Loop, along with Fortune 500 headquarters in the suburbs, makes the state one of the most consistent sources of senior tax hiring in the Midwest.
Which Illinois cities have the most tax senior associate jobs?
Chicago, Deerfield, and Lincolnshire lead Illinois for tax senior associate openings. Chicago dominates because of its density of public accounting offices, financial services firms, and corporate headquarters, while Schaumburg and Naperville reflect the large professional services employers and Fortune 500 companies concentrated along the Interstate 90 and Interstate 88 corridors in the northwest and west suburbs.
Are there remote tax senior associate jobs in Illinois?
Yes, and more than many professional roles, since tax compliance and review work is largely document-driven and software-based. About 80% of tax senior associate openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting broad adoption of flexible arrangements across public accounting and corporate tax teams. Federal and state income tax compliance and research tasks are the functions most commonly performed remotely.
How can I get hired as a tax senior associate in Illinois with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry point is a staff tax associate role at one of Illinois's large public accounting firms, several of which run structured new-graduate programs in Chicago and the suburbs specifically designed for candidates without prior professional experience. Firms including Grant Thornton and RSM operate campus recruiting programs targeting Illinois accounting graduates. Passing parts of the CPA exam before applying demonstrates commitment and gives candidates a measurable edge, as does experience in adjacent roles such as audit associate or tax paraprofessional at a regional or local Illinois firm.
Where can I find and apply to tax senior associate jobs in Illinois?
You can find and apply to tax senior associate jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings updated regularly. Search by city or specialty to narrow results to the roles that match your background, then apply directly to the openings that fit.
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