Senior Accountant (Consulting)

John Kasperek Co., Inc.; Calumet City (IL); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary based on experience

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible scheduling

Partial work-from-home options

Job summary

A respected accounting firm in Calumet City seeks a Senior Accountant to provide high-quality consulting services. Responsibilities include leading associates through the consulting process, developing client relationships, and addressing client concerns. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting, at least 3 years of governmental accounting experience, and be proficient in Microsoft Office. The firm offers a competitive salary, benefits, and flexible work options.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting
• Experience using Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in governmental accounting

Responsibilities

• Develop understanding of client needs and expectations
• Lead associates through the consulting process
• Establish relationships with clients to ensure coordination
• Identify performance improvement opportunities
• Develop relationships with clients and provide timely, high‑quality consulting services
• Engage in firm networking and continued professional development

Skills

Microsoft Office

GAAP knowledge

GAAS knowledge

GASB knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

150 hours CPA exam eligibility

Job description

John Kasperek Co., Inc. seeks an energetic Senior Accountant to work in a fast‑paced, agile environment. The Senior Accountant will provide timely, high‑quality client consulting services to meet a wide range of needs. The role includes delivering disciplined internal controls guidance to clients to reduce fraud risk, assisting with grant compliance, budget analysis, customized reporting to boards and committees, and much more.

Duties

• Develop an understanding of the client's needs and expectations
• Develop sufficient technical knowledge to perform consulting tasks specific to the client and work independently as needed
• Lead associates through the consulting process, including bookkeeping, payroll, internal controls, budgeting, and coordinating related deliverables with external auditors
• Review substantive and analytical procedures in assigned areas
• Facilitate field work and monitor and report job time budget
• Establish relationships and open lines of communication with clients to ensure proper coordination
• Anticipate and address client concerns and communicate issues to manager
• Understand and apply JKC’s consulting approach
• Communicate control deficiencies to manager and the client
• Identify performance improvement opportunities
• Recognize and inform management of opportunities to increase types of services to clients
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks, and participating in professional organizations
• Engage in firm networking opportunities with clients and prospects

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting
• Experience using Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Completed the requisite 150 hours in order to sit for CPA exam
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in governmental accounting
• Understanding of GAAP, GAAS and GASB regulations

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Public Accountant licensure

Applicants for employment must possess work authorization which does not require now or in the future sponsorship by the employer for a visa.

JKC offers a competitive salary based on experience level, a comprehensive benefits package and a professional, friendly office environment with tremendous opportunity for further growth. The firm also offers partial work‑from‑home and flexible scheduling.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

Accounting