State and Local Taxes (SALT) Senior at Miller Cooper & Co., Ltd.

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Apr, 26

Salary

95000.0

Posted On

17 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

State And Local Taxes, Tax Research, Client Counseling, Franchise Tax Returns, Income Tax Returns, Sales Tax, Client Service, Collaboration, Mentorship, Technical Memorandums, Audit Defense, Corporate Structures, Continuing Education, Staff Development, Entrepreneurial Mindset

Industry

Accounting

Description

Job Details Position Type: Full Time Miller Cooper is seeking a State and Local Tax Senior to join our growing team! 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 (2024), Accounting Today’s 55th largest firm in the US, 10th in the Great Lakes region (2025). Largest, local independent public accounting firm in Chicago. Large Firm Opportunities, Small Firm Culture. The opportunity to work in various industries, including Manufacturing, Distribution, Real Estate, Construction, Tech, Start-Ups and more. Hybrid work environment with flexible locations- your choice of offices in Chicago, Deerfield, and Downers Grove. Culture of collaboration. We win as a team; we lose as a team. How We Will Invest in You: Mentorship. Everyone has a mentor to help you grow and develop the career you want and build relationships throughout the firm. Career growth. We recognize good work and are proud to offer promotions at an accelerated pace compared to the industry average and offer continued learning to support you. Variety of work. We help you foster business relationships and gain a variety of experience by working on a range of clients and industries. Flexibility. We focus on balancing schedules and recognize the importance of having time to unplug and recharge. We don’t mandate a yearly billable hour requirement. How You Will Contribute: 70% review and 30% preparation of franchise and income tax returns for various states, including exemptions, credits, and incentives. Participate in a full range of SALT engagements, tax research, preparation of technical memorandums, drafting client correspondence, and counseling clients in defending against state audits. Assist with sales/use taxes to identify corporate structures that can reduce client's tax liability. Recognize and inform senior management of opportunities to increase level and types of services to clients. Participate in continuing education classes to stay up to date on accounting standards and tax law. Assist with training and developing staff. About YOU! Bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting or tax. Working towards CPA, JD, CMI or CCIP (from the Institute for Professional in Taxation) or CPA eligible (with 150 credit hours). 2+ years of SALT experience in a mid-market public accounting firm. Passion for client service and an entrepreneurial mindset DAILY ACCESS TO RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION to travel to and from client locations and our office locations Strong collaboration skills and desire to work as a team What we offer: Competitive benefits package Generous paid time off that increase with tenure (up to the firm max) 401K profit sharing Discretionary performance-based annual bonuses (for eligible employees) Paid Parental leave 8 hours of paid volunteer time CPA exam incentives Team lunches every Tuesday, and busy season meals/allowances Miller Cooper Communities (employee resource groups) Opportunities for reduced work schedules 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, including, but not limited to, specialty skills, prior relevant industry experience, and relevant degrees or certifications (e.g., CPA, JD). The salary range estimated below is inclusive of all departments within the Firm, and offered salaries may vary within the given range depending on the specific department. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this level is $77,000 – $95,000 not including discretionary annual bonus and other competitive benefits. Qualifications

Responsibilities

The SALT Senior will review and prepare franchise and income tax returns, participate in tax research, and assist clients in defending against state audits. They will also help identify corporate structures to reduce tax liability and contribute to staff training.