Senior Accountant

we pride ourselves on being a fourth-generation financial services firm with long-term clients and long-term employees armed with the latest research and cutting edge resources. Our mission is to provide comprehensive management advisory and strategic guidance for closely-held businesses.

While the firm is based in Illinois, our clients have operations in a variety of states as well as internationally. Our client base is broadly diversified and includes companies in the following industries and disciplines: Construction, Retail, Healthcare, Service, Real Estate and Non-Profit.

Job Description/Profile

• Performs detailed audit procedures on financial statement account balances, prepares and adjusts workpapers from clients’ trial balance
• Researches accounting issues
• Recognizes potential problem areas in specific engagements and discusses them with engagement supervisor
• Participates in the engagement planning process
• Performs other accounting, auditing, and consulting duties as needed in engagements and as assigned by supervisory personnel
• Assumes full responsibility (under supervision) for preparation of compiled and reviewed financial statements
• Assists with more complicated segments of audit and accounting engagements
• Drafts financial statements, including footnote disclosures
• Becomes proficient at preparing financial statements using the firm’s software programs

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting; advanced degree preferred
• Five to eight years of experience; public accounting experience preferred
• Well-rounded knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS); experience in the construction industry preferred
• Proficiency in the use of basic computer applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and computer accounting software programs (QuickBooks, Viewpoint, Foundations)
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Good time management and organizational skills
• Either holds a current and valid CPA license or is working toward obtaining the license

Benefits

• Salary commensurate with experience (range $80,000 to $100,000)
• 10% target bonus
• Company covers major medical insurance for the employee
• 401(k) with 3% company safe harbor contribution
• 20% commission for two years on the acquisition of new client business