Senior Accountant

Withum; Lincolnshire (IL); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Withum's BEA team in Lincolnshire, IL is seeking a senior accountant for a hybrid role in our Lincolnshire office (3 days in office). You will analyze financial statements, assess risks, and identify cost-saving opportunities while guiding staff and coordinating with partners.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor's in accounting, CPA or progress, 3+ years at a CPA/tax firm, and strong communication and mentoring skills to service clients across tax, assurance, and advisory groups.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or a business-related field.
• CPA license preferred, or working towards CPA certification.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a local or mid-sized CPA firm or tax consulting practice; food & beverage industry experience is a plus.
• Experience handling a high volume of financial statements with tight deadlines.
• Strong technical accounting background and staying current on key law changes.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, project management, and technical skills.
• Exceptional client service and communication with ability to develop strong client relationships.
• Strong training and mentoring skills with excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyzing financial statements, assessing risks, and providing recommendations on cost reduction, revenue enhancement, and profit maximization
• Identifying bottlenecks, streamlining processes, and suggesting improvements to enhance productivity and reduce costs
• Providing guidance, training and support to the engagement staff and promoting open communication with the engagement partner and manager
• Reviewing and conducting financial statements reviews and compilation
• Collaborating cross-functionally with our tax, assurance and accounting, and advisory groups to assist with opportunities to fully service the clients
• Remaining current on technical and industry developments and standards, while evaluating the potential impact on clients' business and financial position

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Technical accounting

Communication skills

Mentoring

Presentation skills

Client relationships

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or business-related field

CPA license preferred or in progress

Job description

Job Description

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

How You'll Spend Your Time

• Analyzing financial statements, assessing risks, and providing recommendations on cost reduction, revenue enhancement, and profit maximization
• Identifying bottlenecks, streamlining processes, and suggesting improvements to enhance productivity and reduce costs
• Providing guidance, training and support to the engagement staff and promoting open communication with the engagement partner and manager
• Reviewing and conducting financial statements reviews and compilation
• Collaborating cross-functionally with our tax, assurance and accounting, and advisory groups to assist with opportunities to fully service the clients
• Remaining current on technical and industry developments and standards, while evaluating the potential impact on clients' business and financial position

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or a business-related field of study
• CPA license preferred, or working towards CPA certification
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a local or mid-sized CPA firm or a tax consulting practice, food & beverage industry experience is a plus
• Experience working with a high volume of financial statements with tight deadlines
• Strong technical accounting background along with a curiosity and willingness to stay current on all 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, coupled with excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills to represent the Firm well to client's management

Compensation and Benefits

The compensation for this position ranges from $75,000-$85,000. In addition to the base compensation, Withum offers a competitive benefits package and bonus program (for eligible roles) based on individual and firm performance. Final offer amounts are based on multiple factors such as the specific role, hiring location, as well as the individual's skills, experience and qualifications. For additional information on our benefits, visit our website at https://www.withum.com/careers/

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.