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Tax Senior Associate - Compensation & Benefits

Chicago, USFull-time$75k–$142k2026-11-06 → 2026-11-11
On-siteNo visa sponsorship

Core

Tax Senior Associate supporting clients and firm professionals on compensation and benefits tax issues including retirement plans, executive compensation, fringe benefits, and payroll-related tax.

Role type

Senior Associate, Tax Advisory (Compensation & Benefits)

Builds

Client tax compliance and analysis for compensation programs

Domain

Professional Services / Tax / Compensation & Benefits

Deliverable

client delivery

Required skills

Tax analysis, data entry, research, consulting on employee benefits, drafting written communications, reviewing tax implications of compensation plans, knowledge of sections 83, 162(m), 404, 409A, 280G

Preferred skills

Active CPA, EA, or licensed attorney accreditation

Technologies

Microsoft Excel

Responsibilities

Support project steps, deliverables, timelines, and firm-approved methodologies; deepen understanding of compensation and benefits tax laws; participate in calls with client stakeholders; research, analyze, and consult on employee benefits issues; draft responses to federal tax compliance teams regarding compensation plans

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC