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Senior Tax Accountant

United States, Chicago 120000.00 - 135000.00 USD / Year · Job Posted February 05, 2026
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Job Description

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Job Responsibility

  • Calculate and report Section 1256 gains and losses, including mixed straddle adjustments and mark-to-market entries under Section 475(f)
  • Manage and reconcile tax treatment of short-term and long-term capital gains across multiple trading strategies and instruments
  • Prepare and review Schedule K-1s for complex partnership structures, ensuring accurate allocations of income, deductions, and partner capital
  • Perform detailed analysis of investment portfolios for tax characterization and compliance with IRS regulations
  • Monitor tax law changes related to financial instruments and trading activity
  • provide guidance on implications for clients or firm entities
  • Assist in tax planning, compliance, and strategy implementation for entities making Section 475(f) elections
  • Review and document tax positions, supporting workpapers, and research memos

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • 5+ years of relevant tax experience, ideally within a public accounting firm, hedge fund, or financial services environment
  • Strong working knowledge of: IRC Section 1256 and mixed straddle regulations
  • Section 475(f) mark-to-market elections
  • Partnership and hedge fund taxation
  • K-1 preparation and review
  • Advanced Excel and data analysis skills
  • familiarity with financial instruments and trade data preferred
  • Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving abilities
  • Strong problem solver with the ability to navigate ambiguity and leverage your resources
  • The desire to take ownership of projects and ideas, while being able to identify gaps and other areas of improvement
  • The ability to adapt to a dynamic and ever-changing environment – we are in high growth mode and move quickly to achieve business goals
  • Ability to work 4X a week in our Chicago office

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