Tax Administrative Professional

Job DetailsJob Location: Chicago, IL 60661Salary Range: $28.00 - $31.00 HourlyMiller Cooper is seeking a professional, organized, and proactive Tax Administrative Professional. The ideal candidate is a highly adaptable individual with a strong service orientation, a willingness to take on diverse tasks, and be in person 5 days a week in Deerfield, Chicago or Downers Grove.  

With over 105 years of independent, client-focused service in Chicagoland, we've grown organically—never through mergers or acquisitions. That means more opportunity, more impact, and a real voice in your department and your career.  

Firm Highlights:    

Crain’s Chicago 10th largest firm (2025), Accounting Today’s 55th largest firm in the US, 10th in the Great Lakes region (2025).    
Largest independent public accounting firm in Chicago.   
Large Firm Opportunities, Small Firm Culture.       
 Culture of collaboration. We win as a team; we lose as a team.   

How You Will Contribute:    

Tax Administrative Support:  
Manage the completion of all tax return filings, including communication with Department Personnel to resolve errors. 
Maintain content for internal document management. 
Receive, scan, and maintain physical tax documents received from clients and convert to electronic formats for processing. 
Process tax returns, typically via electronic means using SafeSend platforms, but occasionally in paper. 
Type and execute letters, general correspondence, and other documentation as needed. 
Provide project/administrative support in other areas of the tax department as needed. 

About YOU! 

2+ years of experience in a mid-size accounting firm. 
Working experience processing tax returns.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, specifically Outlook, Excel, and Word. 
Knowledge of GoFileRoom, GoSystem, SafeSend, or similar accounting software is preferred.  
Professional attitude and appearance.
Strong organizational and multitasking abilities with a high degree of attention to detail.
DAILY ACCESS TO A VEHICLE is required to commute to and from our Downers Grove office, and other locations for training and as needed. 
Overtime required during spring and fall busy seasons, including Saturdays. 

What we offer:   

Competitive health insurance choices that include flexible spending and health savings account options.
Life and disability insurance.
Generous paid time off in addition to paid holidays.
401K profit sharing.
Discretionary performance-based annual bonuses (for eligible employees).
Paid Parental leave.
8 hours of paid volunteer time.
Team lunches every Tuesday, and busy season meals/allowances.
Miller Cooper Communities (employee resource groups).
Employee and client referral bonus program.
Commuter Benefits

 Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including internal salary alignment, market data, and the candidate’s qualifications- including, but not limited to, specialty skills, prior relevant industry experience, and relevant degrees or certifications (e.g., CPA, JD). A reasonable estimate of the compensation for this level is $28-$31/hour.  
Qualifications