Senior Accountant

Kemper CPA Group LLP; Olney (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Disability leave

Parental leave

401(k) plan and profit-sharing

Health savings account

Flexible spending account

Professional development assistance

CPA Exam study time & reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Wellness program

Referral programs

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Kemper CPA Group LLP in Olney, Illinois, is seeking a Senior Accountant. This advanced, non‑management role covers general accounting, tax, and auditing with client contact as needed. The position includes opportunities to assist with staff development and oversee routine engagements.

The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years in public accounting, a bachelor’s in accounting, and strong communication skills. A CPA is preferred and overtime may be required during peak seasons.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting with 3–5 years of public accounting experience in both audit and tax.
• CPA designation preferred.
• Strong technology skills to complete assignments.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with clients and staff in a professional manner.
• Mentor interns and newer staff; take ownership of assigned work.
• Ability to work under time constraints and maintain accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate assignments for monthly controllership functions (AP/AR/payroll/bank reconciliations/financial statements).
• Prepare comprehensive financial statements, balance sheets, income and expense reports, cash flow analyses, notes and schedules.
• Prepare moderately complex tax returns for individuals, partnerships, corporations, trusts and estates.
• Coordinate and supervise audit engagements and review staff work.
• Research issues and respond to client and staff questions clearly.
• Manage multiple client requests efficiently and proactively.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Professionalism

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

CPA designation preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Kemper CPA Group LLP, a top 100 public accounting firm, is a multifaceted regional CPA firm with 26 offices in Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, and California. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for aSenior Accountant position in ourOlney, Illinoisoffice. Some overtime is expected during peak seasons.

The Senior Accountant is an advanced level, non-management professional position. This individual will be responsible for a variety of general accounting, tax, and auditing assignments. Our Senior Accountants assist with staff development and serve clients with direct contact when needed.

Job Responsibilities

• Facilitate and coordinate assignments for monthly controllership functions which may encompass AP, AR, payroll, bank reconciliations, financial statement preparations and monthly reporting as needed by the client or partner.
• Prepare comprehensive financial statements, balance sheets, income and expense reports, cash flow analysis, notes, schedules, management letters and/or tax returns.
• Complete moderately complex tax returns for individuals, partnerships, corporations, trusts, and estates independently and with minimal direction.
• Coordinate, facilitate and assume in-charge responsibilities on audit engagements and review staff work.
• Research issues and respond to client and staff questions in a simple, understandable fashion.
• Manage multiple client requests in an efficient and timely manner.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Competencies

• Possess a bachelor’s degree in accounting and a minimum of three to five years of public accounting experience in both audit and tax.
• CPA designation is preferred.
• Possess technology skills which contribute to the completion of assignments.
• Display the ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing to clients & staff in a respectful and professional manner.
• Contribute to skill building among interns and newer staff.
• Demonstrate ownership of work assigned and take the initiative to complete the work assigned.
• Work under time constraints.
• Display analytical skills with an orientation to focus on details and accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.

Pay and Benefits

Our employees play an integral role in our success as a firm. We value the long-term relationships we have developed with our clients as a result of our ability to retain our brightest professionals and believe in rewarding our employees with a competitive base compensation that is commensurate with the position and candidate’s experience. Additional compensation includes bonus pay and new business incentives. We also offer an attractive benefits package that is dependent on status as a full or part-time employee.

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Paid time off
• Holiday pay
• Long- and short-term disability leave
• Paid sick leave
• Parental leave
• 401(k) plan and profit-sharing contributions
• Health savings account
• Flexible spending account
• Professional development assistance
• Paid CPA Exam study time, Becker CPA Review course, CPA Exam reimbursement, and CPA Exam bonus program
• Employee assistance program
• Wellness program
• Referral programs
• Flexible schedule
• Access to investment advice

The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. The successful candidate must be authorized to work on a full‑time basis for any employer in the United States. Kemper CPA Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

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