Staff Accountant

Kemper CPA Group; Mount Vernon (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan and profit-sharing

CPA exam support

Job summary

Kemper CPA Group LLP seeks a Staff Accountant in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. The role includes rotating through general accounting, tax, and audit assignments and requires a basic understanding of accounting concepts and CPA aspirants. Some overtime is expected during peak seasons.

The candidate should have a bachelor’s degree in accounting, CPA eligibility, and proficiency with MS Office. The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package and a learning-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required or strongly preferred with CPA track.
• Basic understanding of accounting concepts and public accounting exposure is expected.
• 150 credit hours preferred; CPA eligibility encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Complete basic general accounting duties: bank reconciliations, accruals, analysis, depreciation updates.
• Prepare simple tax returns efficiently and within deadlines.
• Work independently and in teams on tax and/or audit engagements.
• Follow audit work papers techniques and assist in client explanations of discrepancies.
• Record routine journal entries and generate simple financial statements.

Skills

Communication

Ownership

Detail-oriented

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

150 credit hours preferred

Eligible to CPA Exam

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

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 a Staff Accountant position in our Mt. Vernon, Illinois office. Some overtime is expected during peak seasons.

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

JobResponsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications and Competencies

• 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.
• Work under time constraints.
• Display analytical skills with an orientation to focus on details and accuracy.
• Proficiency in 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 clients as a result of our ability to retain our brightest professionals and believe in rewarding our employees with a competitive base compensation that is commensurate with the position and candidate’s experience. Additional compensation includes bonus pay and new business 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
• Professional development assistance
• Paid CPA Exam study time, Becker CPA Review course, CPA Exam reimbursement, and CPA Exam bonus program
• Employee assistance program
• Wellness program
• Referral programs
• Flexible schedule
• Access to investment advice

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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