Friedman + Huey Associates LLP · 3 days ago
Tax Resolution Specialist
Greater Chicago Area
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$120K/yr - $130K/yr
3+ years expFriedman & Huey Associates LLP has been providing high-level tax and business consulting services for nearly four decades. They are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Tax Resolution Specialist to manage and resolve federal and state tax notices for clients, ensuring accurate communication with tax authorities and internal teams.
AccountingConsultingFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Review and analyze IRS and state tax notices received by clients
Collaborate with tax professionals to determine the cause of each notice to resolve with an appropriate response
Draft and submit written responses to tax authorities, including supporting documentation in a timely matter
Communicate with clients to gather necessary information
Liaise with IRS and state tax agencies via phone or correspondence to resolve issues
Monitor and updates notice statuses while maintaining accurate records of all correspondence and resolutions in the firm’s systems
Stay abreast of the latest IRS developments and recommend process improvements to reduce future occurrences
Innovate internal notice process, conduct internal training to educate tax professionals on IRS procedures
Engages in negotiations with the IRS on behalf of clients with regard to collections, appeals and audits
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field preferred
3+ years of experience in tax or a similar role, preferably in public accounting
Enrolled Agent (EA) or CPA designation required
Strong understanding of IRS and state tax procedures, including common notice types (e.g., CP2000, CP501, IDOR letters)
Comprehend basic tax documents and common income tax forms such as 1040, 1041, 706, 709, 941, 1065, 1120, 990
Experience with IRS e-Services online tools and Transcript Delivery System (TDS)
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Excellent organizational, multitasking and time management abilities
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, GoFileRoom, GoSystem, etc)
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
Preferred
Experience with client communication and tax agencies for tax issue resolution on a daily basis
Benefits
Medical/Dental
401k
MST and CPA reimbursement
Annual bonus pool
Work/life balance
Flexible schedules
Generous paid time off
Summer Fridays
Office closed between Christmas - New Years
Company
Friedman + Huey Associates LLP
Friedman+Huey Associates LLP is full-service CPA Accounting Firm founded in 1985.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Annette Ondrejka
Partner
Christian Klaas
Partner
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