Public Accounting Staff Accountant - Rotational & CPA Prep

Kemper CPA Group LLP; Olney (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Long- and short-term disability

Paid sick leave

401(k) plan and profit-sharing

Health savings account

Flexible spending account

Professional development assistance

CPA Exam study time

Becker CPA Review course

Job summary

Kemper CPA Group LLP in Olney, Illinois is seeking a Staff Accountant to support general accounting, tax, and audit functions. You will rotate across assignments and work with supervised guidance to develop skills in public accounting.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting and CPA eligibility, with proficiency in Word, Excel, and Outlook, and a demonstrated ability to meet deadlines in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting and CPA exam eligibility required or pursuing CPA.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong written and verbal communication with clients and staff.
• Demonstrated ownership of work and ability to work under deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and in team environments.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic general accounting tasks such as reconciliations and depreciation updates.
• Prepare simple tax returns within given time constraints.
• Work on tax and/or audit engagements both independently and in teams.
• Follow audit work papers and assist in final reports.
• Record routine journal entries and prepare simple financial statements.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Technology skills

Team collaboration

Ownership of work

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Eligible to sit for the CPA Exam

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

Kemper CPA Group LLP in Olney, Illinois is seeking a Staff Accountant to support general accounting, tax, and audit functions. You will rotate across assignments and work with supervised guidance to develop skills in public accounting.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting and CPA eligibility, with proficiency in Word, Excel, and Outlook, and a demonstrated ability to meet deadlines in a collaborative environment.