Senior Accountant – Audit & Tax

Catalano, Caboor & Co.

. Plan, perform, and document audit, review, and compilation engagements in accordance with GAAS and applicable standards .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeLombard • Illinois • United StatesSenior💰 $100,000 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in audit and tax processes, including planning, performing, and documenting engagements in accordance with GAAS and applicable standards. Proficient in managing client communications, supervising staff, and ensuring compliance with federal and Illinois tax regulations.

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Audit EngagementsTax PlanningGAAP KnowledgeCPA LicenseStaff Supervision

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Hard Skills

AuditTax ComplianceFinancial Statement PreparationRisk AssessmentWorkpaper ReviewForm 990 PreparationTax ResearchBudget ManagementProcess ImprovementClient Communication

Soft Skills

Written CommunicationVerbal CommunicationConstructive FeedbackTeam Leadership

Tools & Technologies

Engagement ManagerUltraTax CSCanopyCoCounselFiledQuickBooks

Certifications & Qualifications

CPA License

Industry Keywords

Public AccountingNonprofitConstructionManufacturingGAASFederal Tax RulesIllinois Tax Rules

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Plan, perform, and document audit, review, and compilation engagements in accordance with GAAS and applicable standards
Lead audit fieldwork, including risk assessment, testing, workpapers, and client communication
Draft financial statements and footnote disclosures
Review workpapers prepared by staff
Prepare and review individual, corporate, S-corporation, partnership, and nonprofit Form 990 returns
Research tax issues and document conclusions
Assist with tax planning, estimates, and extensions
Respond to notices from taxing authorities
Lead and review the work of staff and interns, providing timely, constructive feedback
Manage engagement budgets, deadlines, and workload across audit and tax service lines
Contribute to process improvement and adoption of new technology
Report directly to a partner and serve as a day-to-day client contact

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in accounting
5–7 years of public accounting experience with meaningful exposure to both audit and tax
CPA license preferred but not required
Experience with nonprofit, construction, and manufacturing clients
Strong working knowledge of GAAP and federal and Illinois tax rules
Experience supervising or reviewing staff
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Familiarity with Engagement Manager, UltraTax CS, Canopy, CoCounsel, Filed, or QuickBooks is helpful
Availability during core hours of 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Ability to work 50 hours per week during tax season

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid year-round: three days in the Lombard office, two days remote
Dinner provided Tuesday and Thursday during tax season
Lunch provided on Saturdays during tax season
Summer flex Fridays: out at noon
Health insurance
401(k) with profit sharing
All required CPE paid for by the firm
Paid vacation of at least two weeks, increasing with tenure
Five paid sick days
Direct access to partners and a clear path to grow with the firm