Senior Business Tax Associate
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Mowery & Schoenfeld LLC
Chicago, IL, US
Summary
The Senior Business Tax Associate is responsible for preparing entity tax returns and managing the taxation process from start to finish. They will also communicate with clients and regulatory bodies while mentoring associates and interns.
Job Description
Mowery & Schoenfeld is seeking an ambitious and curious tax professional with an interest in business entity taxation, ongoing learning, and exemplary client service. Do you consider yourself to have an inquisitive mindset? Do you strive to find the best tax solutions for each individual client?
About YOU:
As the Tax Senior Associate within our business tax team, you will be:
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Preparing entity returns.
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Communicating effectively with clients, team members, company management and regulatory bodies.
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Provided with one on one training and development with high visibility and readiness track for growth.
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Involved in taxation processes from start to finish.
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Mentoring associates and interns.
We are seeking an individual who is curious, self-motivated, and a team player with the following qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or other relevant discipline
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3+ years of tax experience in public accounting with at least 1 year at the senior associate level
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CPA or CPA eligible
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Strong written communication skills
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Project and time management skills
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Ability to work remotely and independently
Join a Firm That Expects More — and Gives More
We’re building a firm of people who take pride in doing things the right way.
We’re looking for individuals who are:
Intellectually curious – You think critically, ask better questions, and don’t settle for surface-level answers.
Hardworking – You bring determination and follow-through, especially when it matters most.
Personable – You build trust naturally—with clients and teammates alike.
Driven – You care about growth, accountability, and becoming exceptional at your craft.
Client Service Oriented – You understand that responsiveness, quality, and relationships are what define great firms.
What Makes Us Different
We believe our people want:
Meaningful client relationships – not just compliance work
A team of high performers – not passengers
Clear expectations and accountability – not ambiguity
Opportunities to grow into leaders – not static roles
A voice in shaping the firm’s future – not just executing tasks
We’re intentional about building a culture where performance matters, collaboration is real, and people take ownership.
Who Will Thrive Here
You’ll do well here if you:
Take initiative without waiting to be asked
Care about the details and the bigger picture
Communicate clearly and confidently
Are career driven and motivated
Want to be part of a team that pushes each other to be better
Mowery & Schoenfeld, LLC is an accounting and advisory services firm headquartered in Lincolnshire, Illinois, with satellite offices in the Chicago Loop, Downtown Miami, and the Philippines. Our organization is focused on providing personalized service to each client, building a lasting and trusted relationship. Made up of 20 partners and over 200 total employees, Mowery & Schoenfeld ranks among the top ten firms in Illinois and recently named one of the largest accounting firms in Chicago by Crain’s Chicago Business.
We take culture seriously by providing a supportive environment focused on growth. Our Firm has been named a Best Firms to Work For by Accounting Today, a Best Firms for Women by Accounting Today, and a Best Place to Work in Chicago by Crain’s Chicago Business. Mowery & Schoenfeld offers comprehensive tax, assurance, transaction advisory, outsourced accounting, wealth management, international tax, and business advisory services.
Through our M&S Cares program, we prioritize giving back and provide opportunities for our team to support our larger community. We are grateful to be recognized with the Illinois CPA Society's Time and Talent Public Service Volunteerism Award, awarded to only one firm each year.
We are always looking for employees with a focus on growth, community, and superior client service to join our team.
Mowery & Schoenfeld is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or job applicant because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, physical or mental disability, or age.
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Founded in 1996, Mowery & Schoenfeld, LLC is a top mid-sized Illinois-based advisory, accounting, and consulting firm built to help businesses and entrepreneurs navigate challenges and move confidently into what’s next.
With a holistic, relationship-driven and people-first approach, we provide integrated solutions across tax, assurance, transaction advisory, wealth management, international tax, and technology services to help clients make informed decisions, drive growth, and plan with confidence.
As our firm celebrates 30 years of progress and client service, we continue to evolve beyond traditional accounting services to deliver forward-thinking advisory and consulting services that connect expertise with strategic insight. Our teams partner closely with clients to solve problems and uncover opportunities that support long-term growth and build resilient businesses.
Founded
1996
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Accounting
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Lincolnshire, IL
Founded in 1996, Mowery & Schoenfeld, LLC is a top mid-sized Illinois-based advisory, accounting, and consulting firm built to help businesses and entrepreneurs navigate challenges and move confidently into what’s next.
With a holistic, relationship-driven and people-first approach, we provide integrated solutions across tax, assurance, transaction advisory, wealth management, international tax, and technology services to help clients make informed decisions, drive growth, and plan with confidence.
As our firm celebrates 30 years of progress and client service, we continue to evolve beyond traditional accounting services to deliver forward-thinking advisory and consulting services that connect expertise with strategic insight. Our teams partner closely with clients to solve problems and uncover opportunities that support long-term growth and build resilient businesses.
Founded
1996
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Accounting
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Lincolnshire, IL