Senior Tax Accountant Job at Robert Half, Chicago, IL

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  • Robert Half
  • Chicago, IL

Job Description

Description The salary range for this position is $120,000-$135,000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m The #1 thing on everyone's mind right now: 'Where can I find a fresh start?'. NOTE: This position is a career-fast-track opportunity. Whoever fills this role is expected to be promoted quickly. Job Responsibilities: + Calculate and report Section 1256 gains and losses, including mixed straddle adjustments and mark-to-market entries under Section 475(f). + Manage and reconcile tax treatment of short-term and long-term capital gains across multiple trading strategies and instruments. + Prepare and review Schedule K-1s for complex partnership structures, ensuring accurate allocations of income, deductions, and partner capital. + Perform detailed analysis of investment portfolios for tax characterization and compliance with IRS regulations. + Monitor tax law changes related to financial instruments and trading activity; provide guidance on implications for clients or firm entities. + Assist in tax planning, compliance, and strategy implementation for entities making Section 475(f) elections. + Review and document tax positions, supporting workpapers, and research memos. Requirements Requirements: + Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field + 5+ years of relevant tax experience, ideally within a public accounting firm, hedge fund, or financial services environment. + Strong working knowledge of: + IRC Section 1256 and mixed straddle regulations + Section 475(f) mark-to-market elections + Partnership and hedge fund taxation + K-1 preparation and review + Advanced Excel and data analysis skills; familiarity with financial instruments and trade data preferred. + Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving abilities. + Strong problem solver with the ability to navigate ambiguity and leverage your resources + The desire to take ownership of projects and ideas, while being able to identify gaps and other areas of improvement + The ability to adapt to a dynamic and ever-changing environment - we are in high growth mode and move quickly to achieve business goals + Ability to work 4X a week in our Chicago office To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app ( and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use ( .

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