Senior Accountant

Porte Brown LLC; Elk Grove Village (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accounting firm in Elk Grove Village seeks a Senior Accountant to manage complex engagements, maintain client relationships, and mentor junior staff. Ideal applicants will have a BA/BS in Accounting, CPA certification, and at least 3 years of public accounting experience. Proficiency in tax software and QuickBooks is required. The position includes full-time hours with a salary range between $70,000 and $85,000.

Qualifications

• 3 years of current Public Accounting Experience.
• Strong technical knowledge and skills.
• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Manages engagements and special assignments.
• Communicates engagement progress with clients.
• Develops solutions for clients and manages implementation.

Skills

Public Accounting Experience

Client Management Skills

Project Management Skills

Technical Knowledge

Problem-Solving Capabilities

Education

BA/BS Degree in Accounting

CPA Certification

Tools

Tax Software

MS Office

QuickBooks

Job description

Senior Accountant at Porte Brown LLC

Position Purpose/Summary

The Senior Accountant is responsible for larger more complex engagements and may manage multiple engagements simultaneously. This position assumes responsibility for supervising engagements and special assignments; can review working papers and financial statements and can communicate with clients on a one‑on‑one basis. This position may also be responsible for mentoring and supporting team members in meeting clients and self‑development expectations.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assumes responsibility for managing engagements and special assignments using established firm policies and procedures.
• Coordinates various phases of engagement plans, budgets, time and expenses, monitors actual performance against budget, reviews working papers for accuracy and completeness, and reviews financial statements.
• Develops and is accountable for the assignment work plan and ensures assigned tasks and responsibilities are achieved.
• Plans, organizes and controls multiple responsibilities and resources to achieve assigned objectives.
• Helps develop solutions for clients and manages implementation of ideas.
• Communicates engagement progress, problems, resolutions, financial information, tax activity and other business concerns with clients.
• Works with co‑workers on assignments to anticipate project issues, assess alternatives, and take appropriate measures to resolve assignment issues.
• Identifies client needs and opportunities, and identifies cross‑selling and new service opportunities.
• Supports partners in developing new initiatives to increase retention, meet resourcing needs, utilization and people development.
• Develop functional specialization and/or industry expertise.
• Establishes and actively works to build a network and focus on business development.
• Develop a specialty designation or begin to obtain a masters.

Requirements

• 3 years of current Public Accounting Experience.
• BA/BS Degree in Accounting (preferably a masters).
• CPA Certification.
• Proficiency with tax software, MS Office, and working knowledge of QuickBooks.
• Strong client rapport and project management skills.
• Strong technical knowledge and skills.
• Strong problem‑solving capabilities.
• Ability to multi‑task and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Certification / Licenses

• CPA or CPA in progress.

Travel Requirements

• Regular same‑day travel for work at client’s facilities, meetings, and seminars is required using personal vehicle.
• On a rare occasion, out‑of‑town travel with overnight stay for work at clients, meetings or seminars is required using personal vehicle.
• This position requires employees to have their own means of transportation.
• It is generally expected that this position will work in the office or onsite at a client’s facility during the workweek, from the hours of 8:30 am – 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday.

Salary Description

$70,000 - $85,000

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

Accounting