August 2026 Tax Staff - Orland Park

Ranked among the largest accounting and consulting firms in the country, Cherry Bekaert delivers innovative and sophisticated advisory, assurance and tax services to our clients. At Cherry Bekaert we create shared success through teamwork, energy, and expertise. We approach today's toughest business challenges with a client-first mindset, working together to create exceptional value. We are all committed to making a difference for our people, our clients, our community, and our professions. To meet this commitment, Cherry Bekaert will provide you with the space to pursue growth and development opportunities that will guide and support you at each stage of your personal and professional journey. If you are ready to find your space and create your future, you belong with us.

As a Tax Staff, you will :

As a Tax Staff at Cherry Bekaert, you will work on a wide variety of tax engagements under the supervision of different accounting professionals.

Engage and serve clients from various industries

Communicate with project in-charges and clients

Develop tax knowledge while preparing basic and intermediate individual tax returns

Prepare federal and multi-state corporate tax returns and basic partnership returns

Research fundamental tax issues using online tools

Prepare and organize workpapers for client files

Perform other essential duties as needed

What you bring to the role :

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field. Masters preferred

CPA certified or the eligibility to work toward obtaining a CPA license

Cumulative GPA of 3.0 / 4.0 or above preferred, but not required

Proficiency with computers and spreadsheet software programs

Ability to travel to client sites as needed, including frequent same-day travel and occasional out-of-town travel

Ability to work moderate overtime throughout the year with heavier overtime required during certain business cycles

What you can expect from us :

Our shared values that foster inclusion and belonging including uncompromising integrity, collaboration, trust, and mutual respect

The opportunity to innovate and do work that motivates and engages you

A collaborative environment focused on enabling you to further your career growth and continuous professional development

Competitive compensation and a total rewards package that focuses on all aspects of your wellbeing

Flexibility to do impactful work and the time to enjoy your life outside of work

Opportunities to connect and learn from professionals from different backgrounds and with different cultures

Benefits Information :

Cherry Bekaert cares about our people. We offer competitive compensation packages based on performance that recognize the value our people bring to our clients and our Firm. The salary range for this position is included below. Individual salaries within this range are determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education, knowledge, skills, and geographic location. In addition, we offer a comprehensive, high-quality benefits program () which includes annual bonus, medical, dental, and vision care; disability and life insurance; generous Paid Time Off; retirement plans; Paid Care Leave; and other programs that are dedicated to enhancing your personal and work life and providing you and your family with a measure of financial protection.

Pay Range : $66,000 - $76,000

About Cherry Bekaert

Cherry Bekaert, ranked among the largest assurance, tax and advisory firms in the U.S., serves clients across industries in all 50 U.S. states and internationally. For more details, visit

Cherry Bekaert provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, citizenship status, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. contains further information regarding the firm's compliance with federal, state and local recruitment and hiring laws.

This role is expected to accept applications for at least five calendar days and may continue to be posted until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.??

Candidates must demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States.?Cherry Bekaert will not provide?work?sponsorship for this position.

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