Agricultural Senior Tax Preparer UnCommon Farms | Brighton, IL (Hybrid, MO/IL preferred)
$85,000–$100,000, based on experience. Hybrid, at least 2 days a week in our Brighton, IL office.
At UnCommon Farms, we specialize in innovative, sustainable solutions that empower farm businesses to thrive. We offer a range of services designed to streamline operations, enhance productivity, and support growth for farm families across the region.
Join Our Team! We're seeking an experienced, detail-driven Agricultural Senior Tax Preparer to join our tax team. This role prepares individual, fiduciary, non-profit, partnership, S-corporation, and C-corporation income tax returns, and supports payroll tax return preparation for our farm clients. You'll also provide year-end tax planning and consulting to our members and clients, review returns prepared by other team members, and mentor Tax Preparers on the team.
Agricultural tax experience is required for this role. We're looking for someone who already speaks the language of farm clients, income averaging, Schedule F, entity structuring for row-crop and livestock operations, and can walk into a client meeting on day one with credibility.
Because client meetings are a core part of this role, we're prioritizing candidates based in the MO/IL area who can meet with farm members and clients in or near Brighton, IL.
If you're a technically sharp tax professional who enjoys mentoring others, has real agricultural tax experience, and values building lasting relationships with clients, this opportunity is for you.
The Team "UNCOMMON" means being out of the ordinary: rare, extraordinary, unique, exceptional.
UnCommon Farms is unrelenting in our pursuit to build the most valuable community of farmers in North America. Together, we empower farm families to achieve their goals and control their future.
Why You'll Love This Role
Tax Return Preparation
- Prepare federal and state income tax returns for agricultural individuals, partnerships, corporations, S-corporations, and fiduciaries, including the more complex, higher-difficulty returns assigned within the team
Client & Member Consulting
- Deliver year-end tax planning meetings for assigned farm members and clients
- Meet with farm members and clients to review their tax return line-by-line, answering questions and explaining tax situations clearly
- Provide tax consulting for farm members and clients as needed
- Address questions and notices received from clients
Payroll Tax Support
- Support preparation of quarterly and annual payroll reporting for our clients as needed
Research & Technical Guidance
- Research tax rules, reading, interpreting, and taking action
Review & Mentoring
- Review income tax and payroll tax returns prepared by other team members, providing feedback and technical guidance
- Provide mentoring, training, and technical guidance to Tax Preparers and other tax team members
Additional duties as assigned
What We're Looking For
- 7–10 years of public tax experience, agricultural tax experience required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting required
- CPA or Enrolled Agent required
- Based in the MO/IL area, able to meet clients in or near Brighton, IL
- Experience with UltraTax and CFS Payroll tax software preferred
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
- Willingness to learn AgManager® and CRM software
- Advanced written and verbal communication skills, able to explain complex tax and financial information clearly
- Ability to interpret financial statements and apply tax rules to member and client situations
• Strong attention to detail • Ability to review the work of others, provide constructive feedback, and mentor less experienced team members
Why You'll Love Working at UnCommon Farms
We believe in taking care of our team, with a benefits package designed to help you thrive:
- Flexibility: Hybrid schedule, at least 2 days a week in our Brighton, IL office; fully remote considered based on location
- Comprehensive coverage: Medical, dental, vision, and more
- Peace of mind: Company-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance
- Financial growth: 401(k) with 50% company match
- Time to recharge: 3 weeks paid vacation, 1 week paid sick time, and 11 company-paid holidays to start
- Casual and comfortable: A relaxed dress code so you can focus on what matters
- Invest in your future: Tuition assistance to help you reach your goals
Competitive Compensation That Rewards Your Expertise
Estimated salary range: $85,000–$100,000. Your final offer will be tailored to your background, qualifications, certifications, experience, and training.
Ready to take the next step in your career? Join us in shaping the future of agriculture through precise, trusted tax expertise and meaningful partnerships that drive success for farm families.
UnCommon Farms is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity, pregnancy, citizenship status, order of protection status, genetic information, reproductive health decisions, family responsibilities, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
