Job Description

A well-established, independent CPA firm in Chicago's western suburbs is looking for an experienced Trust & Estates tax professional. The firm serves closely held businesses and their owners and has no plans to sell or merge. This is a chance to become the firm's lead trust and estate expert, working directly with clients and with a real partnership track.

What you'll do

• Prepare and review complex trust, estate and gift tax returns, including complex trusts and ESBTs
• Advise clients on trust planning and serve as the firm's go-to trust and estate resource
• Prepare and review federal and Illinois returns for S corporations, partnerships and individuals
• Work directly with business owners and families

What you bring

• 4+ years of public accounting experience preparing and reviewing income tax returns
• A strong, deep background in trusts and estates
• Current CPA firm experience, or CPA firm experience at some point since 2023
• CPA or EA preferred, but not required
• Local candidates only. No relocation or visa sponsorship is available.

What's offered

• Competitive base salary of about $80K–$140K+, depending on experience
• Paid overtime and profit sharing
• 100% employer-paid medical insurance for employees
• 401(k)
• Revenue share on clients you bring in
• Partnership track
• Busy seasons run January to April 15 and August to October 15, with 55+ hour weeks that include Saturdays

On-site in the western suburbs of Chicago, with hybrid possible outside busy season for candidates with 8+ years of experience.

All applications are handled confidentially through the recruiter. Please contact Kayla Reuer to apply or to learn more.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.