Staff Accountant

Kemper CPA Group LLP; Effingham, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Disability leave

Parental leave

401(k) plan

Health savings account

Flexible spending account

CPA Exam study time

CPA Exam reimbursement

CPA Exam bonus program

Employee assistance program

Wellness program

Referral programs

Investment advice

Job summary

Kemper CPA Group LLP in Effingham, Illinois, is seeking a Staff Accountant to support general accounting, tax, and audit assignments. The role involves rotating through various functions and collaborating with a team to deliver accurate financial work.

Qualified candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in accounting, be eligible to sit for the CPA Exam, and demonstrate strong attention to detail. The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package and growth opportunities within a supportive

Qualifications

• Possess a bachelor’s degree in accounting with a preference of at least 150 credit hours and eligible to sit for the CPA Exam.
• Possess technology skills which contribute to the completion of assignments.
• Display the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, to clients and staff in a respectful and professional manner.
• Demonstrate ownership of work assigned and take the initiative to complete the work assigned.
• Display analytical skills with an orientation to focus on details and accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.

Responsibilities

• Complete basic procedures for general accounting functions such as bank reconciliations, accrual computations, statistical and account analysis, inventory observations and depreciation schedule updates.
• Complete simple tax returns in an efficient and effective manner within the time constraints given.
• Work independently as well as in a team environment within tax and/or audit engagements.
• Follow basic audit work paper techniques and spreadsheets, follow-up with clients on explanations of discrepancies, and assist in preparing final report.
• Execute routine journal entries and prepare simple financial statements utilizing the provided format.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

150 credit hours preferred

CPA eligibility/CPA Exam candidate

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 aStaff Accountant position in ourEffingham, Illinoisoffice.Some overtime is expected during peak seasons.

We believe staff development is essential at all levels andembracea learning environment here at Kemper CPA Group. Staff Accountants rotate between a variety of general accounting, bookkeeping, tax, and audit assignments. Theappropriate candidateshouldpossessa basic understanding of accounting concepts and hope to make a career in public accounting. All activities of the Staff Accountant are closelymonitoredand supervised to ensure success.

JobResponsibilities

• Complete basic procedures for general accounting functionssuch as:bank reconciliations, accrual computations, statistical and account analysis, inventoryobservationsand depreciation schedule updates.
• Complete simple tax returns in an efficient and effective manner within the time constraints given.
• Work independently as well as in a team environment within tax and/or audit engagements.
• Follow basic audit work paper techniques and spreadsheets, follow-up with clients on explanations of discrepancies, andassistin preparing final report.
• Execute routine journal entries and prepare simple financial statementsutilizingthe provided format.
• Additionalduties as assigned.

Qualifications and Competencies

• Possess a bachelor’s degree in accounting with a preference of at least 150 credit hours andeligibleto sit for the CPA Exam.
• Possess technology skills which contribute to the completion of assignments.
• Display the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, to clients and staff in a respectful and professional manner.
• Demonstrate ownership of work assigned and take the initiative to complete the work assigned.
• Display analytical skills with an orientation to focus on details and accuracy.
• Proficiencyin 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 clientsas a result ofour ability toretainour brightest professionals and believe in rewarding our employees with a competitive base compensation that iscommensuratewith the position and candidate’s experience.Additionalcompensation includes bonus pay and newbusiness 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
• Paid CPA Exam study time, Becker CPA Review course, CPA Exam reimbursement, and CPA Exam bonus program
• Employeeassistanceprogram
• Wellness program
• Referral programs
• 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.