Senior Tax Associate

Looking for public accounting without the traditional public accounting lifestyle? Caranella Tax & Advisory is looking for an experienced tax professional who wants meaningful client relationships, interesting tax work, and the opportunity to grow as an advisor—without excessive overtime, billable-hour quotas, or year-round busy-season hours. We're a growing boutique CPA firm in Inverness, Illinois serving small businesses, real estate investors and professionals, and high-net-worth individuals. Most of our business clients have revenues between $1 million and $25 million, giving our team exposure to complex tax issues and meaningful planning opportunities. This role is ideal for someone with 3–5+ years of public accounting tax experience who enjoys working directly with clients and wants to do more than simply prepare tax returns. Why Join Caranella? Tax season hours generally limited to 45–50 hours per week32-hour workweeks during the summer No time tracking or billable-hour quotas Hybrid work environment with flexibility Direct relationships with business owners, investors, and individual clients Meaningful involvement in tax planning and advisory work Direct access to firm leadership and one-on-one mentorship Opportunity to help shape processes and technology at a growing firm A culture that values excellent work without sacrificing your personal life