Tax Processing Specialist

Benefits
Pulled from the full job description
Referral program
Paid parental leave
Parental leave
401(k)
Paid time off
Profit sharing
Commuter assistance
 
Full job description
Miller Cooper is seeking a Tax Processing Specialist to join our growing team!

With over 105 years of independent, client-focused service in Chicagoland, we've grown organically—never through mergers or acquisitions. That means more opportunity, more impact, and a real voice in your department and your career.



Firm Highlights:

Crain’s Chicago 10th largest firm (2026), Accounting Today’s 55th largest firm in the US, 10th in the Great Lakes region (2026).
Largest independent public accounting firm in Chicago.
Hybrid work environment with flexible locations- your choice of offices in Chicago, Deerfield, and Downers Grove.
Culture of collaboration. We win as a team; we lose as a team.
How You Will Contribute:

Process electronic business and individual tax returns and extensions through e-file submissions, utilizing firm procedures and tracking systems to ensure all data is entered accurately and timely filed and received by IRS and state jurisdictions
Manage the completion of all filing and organize accepted and rejected filings including communication with Department Personnel to clear up and resolve errors
Opportunity to learn and apply knowledge of Application Programming Interface
Help build greater automation and efficiencies between various software platforms in use within the tax department
Respond to daily issues and requests and keep internal clients apprised of any critical issues
Maintain content for internal document management in GoFileRoom
Assist clients with signing returns and documents
About YOU!

Bachelor's degree required, degree in business or technology is a plus
3+ years of relevant work experience preferably in the public accounting industry or a professional services company
Strong Interest in technology and it’s uses in business
Passion for client service and an entrepreneurial mindset
Strong attention to detail
DAILY ACCESS TO RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION to travel to and from our office locations


What we offer:

Competitive benefits package
Generous paid time off that increases with tenure (up to the firm max)
401K profit sharing
Paid Parental leave
8 hours of paid volunteer time
CPA exam incentives
Team lunches every Tuesday, and busy season meals/allowances
Miller Cooper Communities (employee resource groups)
Employee and client referral bonus program
Commuter Benefits