Senior Accountant – Public Accounting

Software Placement Group, SPG; Highland Park (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Continuing education

Flexible schedule

Job summary

A well-established CPA firm in the North Suburban Chicago area is seeking a Staff or Senior Accountant to join its growing practice. This role offers unusually broad exposure across tax, accounting, compilations, reviews, and audits, making it ideal for a professional who wants to develop into a well-rounded advisor rather than being limited to a single specialty.

You will interact directly with clients, help prepare tax returns, financial statements, and research issues, with opportunities for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• 2–5 years of public accounting experience.
• Experience in tax and/or assurance.
• Public accounting experience is a must; training is available in other disciplines for candidates who do not have all of the experience listed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare tax returns for individuals, corporations, partnerships, trusts, and estates.
• Prepare 1040, 1120, 1120-S, and 1065 returns.
• Participate in compilation, review, and audit engagements.
• Prepare financial statements, workpapers, and supporting schedules.
• Reconcile accounts to trial balance.
• Prepare accrual, fixed asset, and depreciation schedules.
• Prepare tax projections, extensions, and quarterly estimated tax payments.
• Research accounting, audit, and tax issues.
• Respond to tax notices and communicate with taxing authorities.
• Communicate with clients throughout engagements.
• Keep partners and supervisors informed regarding engagement progress, issues, and resolutions.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.

Skills

Client-facing

Communication

multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Job description

Location: Highland Park, IL | Schedule: Full-time, on-site

Overview

A well-established and highly respected CPA firm in the North Suburban Chicago area is seeking a Staff or Senior Accountant to join its growing practice. This role offers unusually broad exposure across tax, accounting, compilations, reviews, and audits, making it ideal for a professional who wants to develop into a well-rounded advisor rather than being limited to a single specialty.

What you'll do

• Prepare individual, corporate, partnership, trust, and estate tax returns
• Prepare 1040, 1120, 1120-S, and 1065 returns
• Participate in compilation, review, and audit engagements
• Prepare financial statements, workpapers, and supporting schedules
• Reconcile accounts to trial balance
• Prepare accrual, fixed asset, and depreciation schedules
• Prepare tax projections, extensions, and quarterly estimated tax payments
• Research accounting, audit, and tax issues
• Respond to tax notices and communicate with taxing authorities
• Communicate directly with clients throughout engagements
• Keep partners and supervisors informed regarding engagement progress, issues, and resolutions
• Build and maintain strong client relationships

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• Approximately 2-5 years of public accounting experience
• Experience in tax and/or assurance
• Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP
• Strong client-facing and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Public accounting experience is a must; training is available in other disciplines for candidates who do not have all of the experience listed

Preferred qualifications

• CPA or CPA candidate preferred

Compensation and benefits

• 20 days of personal time off
• 401(k) and profit sharing
• Firm-sponsored continuing education
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Competitive compensation

Why this role

This is a strong fit for a public accountant who wants greater client exposure, broader technical experience, and a long-term career path with a quality North Suburban CPA firm, offering an open-door environment with direct access to partners and senior leadership.