Senior Accountant- 3683457

AMS Staffing, Inc.; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus

Job summary

AMS Staffing, Inc. is seeking a Senior Accountant in Chicago, IL for a hybrid role (2 days in office per week). The position offers a salary range of 90k–110k with a fulltime term.

Bachelor’s in Finance or Accounting is required; MBA or CPA preferred. The role reports to the Senior Manager of Partner Accounting and Tax and involves partner compensation, payroll, capital accounts, and tax work. The candidate should have 3–5 years of accounting and/or tax experience, strong Excel skills, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting required.
• MBA or CPA preferred.
• 3–5 years of accounting/tax experience is expected.
• Experience in a law firm or professional services environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in analysis of partner compensation and draw schedules.
• Assist in partner payroll and reconciling partner draws.
• Manage partner capital accounts.
• Perform monthly and quarterly special pay calculations.
• Prepare and file various taxes and tax schedules for partnerships.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Written and verbal communication

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting

MBA or CPA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Elite Enterprise/3E

Job description

Job Title:Senior Accountant

Location:Chicago IL 60606

Salary/Payrate:90-110k

Work Environment:Hybrid (2 days in office per week)

Term:Fulltime

Bachelor’s degree required:YES in Finance/Accounting HIGHLY Prefer CPA

Referral Fee: AMS will pay $500should the person you refer gets hired

Job Description:

Under the direction of the Senior Manager of Partner Accounting and Tax, this role will assist in the various aspects related to partner accounting, tax, and compensation analysis. The current working structure is a hybrid of working from home and working from the office.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the analysis of partner compensation and draw schedules
• Assist in partner payroll and reconciling partner draws
• Manage partner capital accounts
• Perform monthly and quarterly special pay agreement calculations
• Prepare and file sales & use, gross receipts, and other various taxes
• Prepare various tax schedules needed for the partnership tax returns while working with outside tax advisors
• Execute required quarterly tax schedule preparations and payments
• Assist with potential lateral financial analysis
• Manage and reconcile partner and tax balance sheet accounts
• Help with distribution of various partner memos and K-1 packages
• Assist with partner retirement plans
• Various other ad hoc financial analysis items
• Research and respond to partner questions
• Other duties as required to fully meet the requirements of the position

Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting. MBA or CPA preferred.
• Minimum 3-5 years of Accounting and/or Tax experience.
• Law Firm or Professional Services experience.
• Working experience with Elite Enterprise/3E is a plus.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both within the internal team and to the Partners of the Firm.
• Strong time management and organization skills. The ability to be able to prioritize work.
• Must show strong interpersonal skills and the ability to thrive in a team environment with a positive attitude.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion, especially with regards to sensitive or confidential information.
• Should show ambition for continued learning and growth
• Excellent Microsoft Excel skills. Must be able to utilize Excel and formulas to complete tasks.
• Public accounting background is a plus.