Hiring: Senior Accountant: Tax Company: Mayer Brown Location: Chicago, IL Job Posted Time: 2026-09-03 10:59:42 Employment Type: Contract Target Skills & Keywords : CV, Microsoft Excel About the job Experience: •A minimum of 5 years of progressive tax accounting and compliance experience required Required Skills: •Prepare the calculation of quarterly income tax estimates, including federal withholding, state non-resident withholding taxes, pass-through entity taxes, and composite taxes •Coordinate the preparation of various tax schedules used for the Firm’s U.S. tax returns for multiple entities •Collect and review annual partner state tax elections, including withholding, composite, pass-through entity, and related elections •Actively facilitate and support annual K-1 distribution process to active partners, retired partners, and partner accountants •Liaise with tax preparers and nonresident equity partners to facilitate the nonresident partners’ U.S. tax filings •Review various indirect tax filings prepared by staff, including sales and use taxes, gross receipts taxes, and personal property taxes •Review and draft responses to notices received by the Firm and nonresident equity partners regarding U.S. taxes •Coordinate the annual IRS tax residency certificate process Qualifications: •Strong Microsoft Excel and Word skills required •Operational familiarity with fixed asset depreciation rules and related fixed asset software; knowledge of BNA Fixed Assets or similar fixed asset programs preferred •Demonstrates strong organizational skills, sound judgment, and a high degree of accuracy while managing multiple priorities, deliverables, and deadlines •Communicates clearly, professionally, and effectively with Firm leadership, partners, internal departments, outside tax advisors, and vendors •Collaborates effectively across offices, departments, and time zones to support the needs of the Firm and its partners •Operates well under pressure, adapts to changing priorities, and consistently meets time-sensitive tax and reporting deadlines •Takes ownership of assigned responsibilities, demonstrates initiative, and proactively identifies issues requiring follow-up or escalation •Maintains a strong service orientation and anticipates the needs of partners, colleagues, and other stakeholders •Exercises discretion, professionalism, and sound independent judgment when handling confidential partner, tax, financial, and Firm information •Applies analytical thinking, strategic judgment, and practical problem-solving skills to complex tax and partnership accounting matters Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!