Senior Federal Tax Associate

Crowe

Federal tax senior associate preparing complex returns and advising clients for Crowe, a global accounting, consulting, and technology firm. Supporting tax research, compliance, and specialized engagements.

Posted 8/20/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois, Missouri, Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $72,700 - $144,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in tax compliance and consulting, with a strong focus on federal tax matters and technical tax research. Proven ability to build client relationships and communicate effectively while upholding ethical standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor’s Degree In AccountingCPA LicenseTax ComplianceTechnical Tax ResearchClient Relationship Management

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Hard Skills

Tax Return PreparationCorporate TaxationPartnership TaxationS Corporation TaxationIndividual TaxationMulti-State TaxationASC 740 (FAS 109)FIN 48

Soft Skills

Client Service OrientationEffective CommunicationAnalytical SkillsRelationship-Building Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Eligibility To Sit For CPA Exam

Industry Keywords

Public AccountingTax ConsultingTax Compliance Services

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support large and complex engagements within the Lead Tax Services group
Deliver tax compliance and consulting services to a diverse client base
Conduct technical tax research
Advise clients on federal tax matters
Assist with planning and execution of specialized projects
Prepare and technically review corporate, partnership, S corporation, and individual income tax returns
Build and maintain strong client relationships
Communicate effectively in written and verbal formats
Apply tax research and analytical skills in a fast-paced environment
Uphold Crowe’s values of Care, Trust, Courage, and Stewardship
Act ethically and with integrity

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required
Master’s in Taxation or LL.M. preferred
CPA license or eligibility to sit for the CPA exam required
Minimum of two (2) years of progressive experience in public accounting or a combination of public accounting and corporate tax experience
Experience with consolidated C corporations, ASC 740 (FAS 109), FIN 48, partnerships, S corporations, individual taxation, and/or multi-state taxation
Strong client service orientation and relationship-building skills
Effective writing, communication, analytical, and tax research skills
Must verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States
Crowe is not sponsoring work authorization

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible work arrangements to balance work with life moments
Well-being support
Career growth and leadership opportunities
Career Coach meetings and career guidance
Inclusive culture valuing diversity
Comprehensive total rewards package
Remote work arrangement may be considered for candidates not within commuting distance of a Crowe office, subject to business needs