Senior Accountant

WithumSmith+Brown PC; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

WithumSmith+Brown PC is seeking a Senior Accountant for our Lincolnshire, IL office. This hybrid role requires three in-office days and involves collaboration across tax, assurance, accounting and advisory teams to service clients.

Responsibilities include analyzing financial statements, identifying cost-saving opportunities, guiding staff, and reviewing statements. Three+ years of CPA-firm experience and strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a business-related field.
• CPA license preferred or working towards CPA certification.
• Minimum three years of experience in a local or mid-size CPA firm or tax consulting practice; food & beverage industry experience is a plus.
• Experience working with a high volume of financial statements under tight deadlines.
• Strong technical accounting background with a willingness to stay current on key law changes.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, project-management, and technical skills.
• Exceptional client-service and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain outstanding client relationships.
• Strong training and mentoring skills, and excellent verbal, written, and presentation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Analyze financial statements, assess risks, and provide recommendations on cost reduction, revenue enhancement, and profit maximization.
• Identify bottlenecks, streamline processes, and suggest improvements to enhance productivity and reduce costs.
• Provide guidance, training and support to engagement staff and promote open communication with engagement partner and manager.
• Review and conduct financial statement reviews and compilations.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with tax, assurance, accounting, and advisory groups to fully service clients.
• Keep current on technical and industry developments and standards, evaluating potential impact on clients' business and financial positions.

Skills

Analytical

Organizational

Project management

Technical skills

Client service

Communication

Training & mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business-related field

CPA license preferred or pursuing CPA

Job description

Withum’s Business Enterprise Advisors (BEA) team is seeking a senior accountant to join our Lincolnshire, IL office location. This hybrid-based position requires 3 days in office.

Responsibilities

• Analyze financial statements, assess risks, and provide recommendations on cost reduction, revenue enhancement, and profit maximization.
• Identify bottlenecks, streamline processes, and suggest improvements to enhance productivity and reduce costs.
• Provide guidance, training and support to engagement staff and promote open communication with engagement partner and manager.
• Review and conduct financial statement reviews and compilations.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with tax, assurance, accounting, and advisory groups to fully service clients.
• Keep current on technical and industry developments and standards, evaluating potential impact on clients' business and financial positions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a business‑related field.
• CPA license preferred or working towards CPA certification.
• Minimum three years of experience in a local or mid‑size CPA firm or tax consulting practice; food & beverage industry experience is a plus.
• Experience working with a high volume of financial statements under tight deadlines.
• Strong technical accounting background with a willingness to stay current on key law changes.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, project‑management, and technical skills.
• Exceptional client‑service and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain outstanding client relationships.
• Strong training and mentoring skills, and excellent verbal, written, and presentation abilities.

Compensation and Benefits

The compensation for this position ranges from $75,000 to $85,000. In addition to base compensation, Withum offers a competitive benefits package and bonus program based on individual and firm performance.

Equal‑Employment Opportunity

WithumSmith+Brown, PC is an equal‑opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, marital status, domestic partnership status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, national origin, disability or handicap, veteran status, weight, height, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

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