Staff Accountant

Kemper CPA Group; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Holiday pay

401(k) plan

Job summary

Kemper CPA Group LLP is seeking a Staff Accountant for its Mt. Vernon, Illinois office. The role involves completing basic accounting duties, preparing simple tax returns, and collaborating on audits. Overtime may be required during peak seasons.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in accounting, CPA exam eligibility, and strong Excel/Word skills, with attention to detail and reliable attendance. The position emphasizes professional communication and ownership of work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting; 150 credit hours preferred and CPA Exam eligibility.
• Strong technology skills to complete assignments.
• Effective communication with clients and staff.
• Demonstrated ownership and initiative.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Regular and reliable attendance.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic general accounting tasks: bank reconciliations and accruals.
• Prepare simple tax returns within deadlines.
• Work independently and in teams on tax and/or audit engagements.
• Follow audit workpapers and assist in explaining discrepancies.
• Process routine journal entries and prepare simple financial statements.
• Take on additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Ownership of work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

CPA Exam eligibility (150 hours preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

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 ourMt. Vernon, Illinoisoffice.Some overtime is expected during peak seasons.

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 abilityrequired. The successful candidate mustbe authorized towork 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.

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