Senior Accountant — CPA Path, Bonuses & Growth

Kemper CPA Group LLP; Robinson (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Long- and short-term disability leave

Paid sick leave

Parental leave

401(k) plan and profit sharing

Health savings account

Flexible spending account

Professional development assistance

CPA Exam study time & reimbursement

CPA Exam bonus program

Employee assistance program

Wellness program

Referral programs

Flexible schedule

Investment advice access

Job summary

Kemper CPA Group LLP, a top 100 public accounting firm, is seeking a Senior Accountant for our Robinson, Illinois office. This role involves coordinating controllership tasks, preparing financial statements and tax returns, and leading audit engagements with staff oversight.

Some overtime is expected during peak seasons. Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s degree in accounting with 3–5 years of public accounting experience in audit and tax.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting and 3–5 years of public accounting experience in audit and tax.
• CPA designation is preferred.
• Technology skills help complete assignments.
• Effective verbal and written communication with clients and staff.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate assignments for monthly controllership including AP/AR/payroll/bank reconciliations and monthly reporting.
• Prepare comprehensive financial statements and tax returns.
• Complete moderately complex tax returns for individuals, partnerships, corporations, trusts, and estates.
• Coordinate and lead audit engagements and supervise staff work.
• Research issues and respond clearly to client questions.
• Manage multiple client requests efficiently.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Public accounting experience

Communication skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Mentoring interns

Ownership of work

Analytical skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Kemper CPA Group LLP, a top 100 public accounting firm, is seeking a Senior Accountant for our Robinson, Illinois office. This role involves coordinating controllership tasks, preparing financial statements and tax returns, and leading audit engagements with staff oversight.

Some overtime is expected during peak seasons. Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s degree in accounting with 3–5 years of public accounting experience in audit and tax.