Tax Administrative Professional

Miller Cooper is seeking a professional, organized, and proactive Tax Administrative Professional to be the welcoming face in our Downers Grove office. This role is crucial in creating a positive first impression for employees and guests, while also providing essential tax administrative support. The ideal candidate is a highly adaptable individual with a strong service orientation, a willingness to take on diverse tasks, and be in person in Downers Grove 5 days/week.

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 (2025), Accounting Today’s 55th largest firm in the US, 10th in the Great Lakes region (2025).
• Largest independent public accounting firm in Chicago.
• Large Firm Opportunities, Small Firm Culture.
• Culture of collaboration. We win as a team; we lose as a team.

How You Will Contribute:

• Tax Administrative Support:

• Manage the completion of all filing, including communication with Department Personnel to resolve errors.
• Maintain content for internal document management.
• Receive, scan, and maintain physical tax documents received from clients and convert to electronic formats for procession.
• Process tax returns, typically via electronic means using SafeSend platforms, but occasionally in paper.
• Type and execute letters, general correspondence, and other documentation as needed.
• Provide project/administrative support in other areas of the tax department as needed.
• Catering & Meeting Support:
• Assist with the organization and setup of catered food for weekly lunches, trainings, and other meetings.
• Coordinate with catering vendors for orders, delivery, and setup/cleanup (must be willing to lift 5-10lbs).
• Ensure meeting rooms are prepared and stocked as needed for various events.
• Guest Management:
• Warmly greet and welcome all visitors, clients, and candidates, ensuring a positive and professional first impression.
• Direct guests to the appropriate person or department.

About YOU!

• 2+ years of experience in a mid-size accounting firm.
• Working experience processing tax returns.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, specifically Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Knowledge of GoFileRoom, GoSystem, SafeSend, or similar accounting software is preferred.

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Professional attitude and appearance.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities with a high degree of attention to detail.
• DAILY ACCESS TO A VEHICLE is required to commute to and from our Downers Grove office, and other locations for training and as needed.
• Overtime required during spring and fall busy seasons, including Saturdays.

What we offer:

• Competitive benefits package
• Generous paid time off that increase with tenure (up to the firm max)
• Paid Parental leave
• 8 hours of paid volunteer time
• Team lunches every Tuesday
• Miller Cooper Communities (employee resource groups)
• Employee and client referral bonus program
• Commuter Benefits

Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including internal salary alignment, market data, and the candidate’s qualifications- including, but not limited to, specialty skills, prior relevant industry experience, and relevant degrees or certifications (e.g., CPA, JD). A reasonable estimate of the compensation for this level is $28-$31/hour.