CPA - Senior Accountant / Auditor

CPA - Senior Accountant / Auditor Small / Medium Size Accounting Firm We are a robust privately held certified public accounting firm specializing in accounting, consulting, tax and audit services for small to mid-size businesses and high net worth individuals. Proactive vs. reactive is our way of doing things. We are seeking an energetic professional who is proactive and can multi-task. This person must be able to handle a wide range of accounting and tax clients and be able to work independently with the help and training from their senior managers. Responsibilities • Review and Preparation of federal, state and local income tax returns for individuals, corporations, S corporations, LLCs and partnerships • Provide accounting advisory support to clients, including implementation and assistance with new accounting standards • Manage and maintain accounting books and records for monthly, quarterly and annual clients • Effective work paper preparation and review skills in compliance with firm standards and procedures for an attestation or non attest services • Work as an effective team member to complete project components and assignment tasks within the deadline • Ability to synthesize data and convey information in a meaningful way to clients • Manage preparing and completing audits as an audit team member Desirable Skills and Competencies: • Excellent written and verbal communications skills/etiquette • Organizational and planning skills • Highly motivated and mature • Ability to work well with all levels of management and staff • Sensitivity to confidential matter/reports/material may be required Job Requirements: • Education: Bachelor’s Degree in accounting • Certified Public Accountant • Minimum 3 years of experience as a staff accountant in a public accounting firm • Minimum 2 years of experience as a senior accountant in a public accounting firm • Knowledgeable in GAAP and GAAS and proficient in financial statement preparation Required Skills: • Microsoft Office including Excel/Word • QuickBooks and other accounting software • Checkpoint Tools and other audit software • Tax software experience of more than 2 years Work Location: • One location Benefits: • Health insurance/Dental Insurance/ Tax Season Bonus / year end bonus Schedule: • Regular Season - Monday to Friday - 9:00 am to 5:00 • Tax season ( January to April ) - Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 7:00 pm or as required with some Saturdays Job Type: Full-time Pay: $75,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year Benefits • Dental insurance • Flexible schedule • Health insurance • Health savings account • Paid time off • Work from home Education: • Bachelor's (Required) Experience: • Accounting: 5 years (Required) Work Location: Hybrid remote in Darien, IL 60561 Apply tot his job Apply To this Job