Tax Senior Associate (Real Estate)

Location: Chicago, United States; full-time onsite role

Salary: $67,900–$128,700 per year, plus discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance.

Company

hirify.global provides professional services to middle-market clients globally, including tax, accounting, and business advisory services.

What you will do

• Prepare complex federal tax returns for real estate owners, developers, investors, REITs, funds, homebuilders, hotels, and brokerage companies.
• Review and analyze tax returns for accuracy, technical quality, and compliance.
• Research tax issues, document findings, and summarize conclusions.
• Work directly with clients to address questions, planning needs, concerns, and information requests.
• Apply AI and emerging technology to domestic federal tax work and client-aligned tax strategies.
• Develop, motivate, and train staff-level and intern team members while staying current with tax law changes.

Requirements

• BA/BS degree, preferably in accounting or a related field.
• Eligibility to sit for the CPA exam or a licensed JD.
• At least two years of experience in a public accounting environment.
• Experience preparing and reviewing tax returns.
• Ability to work closely with clients and collect information required for tax services.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Nice to have

• Master of Accounting degree.
• CPA, JD, LLM, or EA credential.
• Experience at a national or large regional accounting firm.
• Working knowledge of the tax code and technical tax preparation and compliance.
• Experience with international tax matters.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Flexible scheduling to support work-life balance while serving clients.
• Discretionary performance-based bonus eligibility.
• Some travel may be required.
• Equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation are provided throughout the employment and recruitment process.