CAS Associate / Staff Accountant

Column Technical Services; Lincolnshire (IL); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Column Technical Services is seeking a CAS Associate / Staff Accountant to join a dynamic Client Advisory Services team in Lincolnshire, IL. You'll gain hands-on experience across multiple industries, supporting accounting, financial analysis, advisory services, and process optimization.

This hybrid opportunity is ideal for an emerging accounting professional pursuing career advancement, client interaction, and exposure to a broad range of accounting challenges within a public accounting

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• Two years of professional accounting experience; applicable internship experience will also be considered.
• CPA eligible with plans to pursue certification; active CPA designation is a plus.
• Strong understanding of accounting standards, financial reporting practices, and general accounting concepts.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Demonstrated analytical thinking and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize competing responsibilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Customer‑focused mindset with a commitment to delivering exceptional client service.
• Proven ability to manage multiple assignments, client relationships, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to a variety of client accounting and advisory service engagements.
• Assist in completing monthly close activities and preparing accurate financial reports.
• Develop financial projections, perform financial analyses, and generate key performance metric reports.
• Reconcile bank accounts and general ledger balances to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Support day-to-day accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.
• Assist with payroll-related accounting activities and retirement plan contribution processing.
• Maintain detailed supporting schedules and balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Prepare and support various tax filings, including Forms 1096, 1099, payroll tax, and sales tax submissions.
• Participate in annual audit preparation and assist with transaction-related accounting projects.
• Support accounting cleanup efforts and help establish improved accounting methodologies and controls.
• Assist clients with U.S. GAAP adoption, conversions, and related accounting requirements.
• Contribute to business process enhancements and accounting software implementation initiatives.
• Educate and support clients regarding accounting workflows, best practices, and procedures.
• Collaborate effectively with clients and internal team members to address accounting and financial matters.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Customer-focused

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA eligible

CPA designation is a plus

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Column Technical Services is seeking a CAS Associate / Staff Accountant to join a dynamic Client Advisory Services team where you'll gain hands‑on experience supporting clients across multiple industries in Lincolnshire, IL. As, you'll develop expertise in accounting, financial analysis, advisory services, and process optimization while working alongside experienced professionals. This is an excellent opportunity for an emerging accounting professional seeking career advancement, client interaction, and exposure to a broad range of accounting and business challenges. If this sounds like you, we encourage you to apply today.

This is a hybrid opportunity. Local Illinois candidates are preferred, as periodic visits to the office will be necessary.

The successful candidate will possess a solid accounting background, strong analytical skills, and a desire to grow within a client-focused public accounting environment.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Contribute to a variety of client accounting and advisory service engagements.
• Assist in completing monthly close activities and preparing accurate financial reports.
• Develop financial projections, perform financial analyses, and generate key performance metric reports.
• Reconcile bank accounts and general ledger balances to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Support day-to-day accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.
• Assist with payroll-related accounting activities and retirement plan contribution processing.
• Maintain detailed supporting schedules and balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Prepare and support various tax filings, including Forms 1096, 1099, payroll tax, and sales tax submissions.
• Participate in annual audit preparation and assist with transaction-related accounting projects.
• Support accounting cleanup efforts and help establish improved accounting methodologies and controls.
• Assist clients with U.S. GAAP adoption, conversions, and related accounting requirements.
• Contribute to business process enhancements and accounting software implementation initiatives.
• Educate and support clients regarding accounting workflows, best practices, and procedures.
• Collaborate effectively with clients and internal team members to address accounting and financial matters.

Required Qualifications

• Two years of professional accounting experience; applicable internship experience will also be considered.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related accounting-focused field.
• CPA eligible with plans to pursue certification; active CPA designation is a plus.
• Strong understanding of accounting standards, financial reporting practices, and general accounting concepts.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Demonstrated analytical thinking and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize competing responsibilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Customer‑focused mindset with a commitment to delivering exceptional client service.
• Proven ability to manage multiple assignments, client relationships, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.