Staff Accountant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Disability leave

Sick leave

Parental leave

401(k) plan

Job summary

Kemper CPA Group LLP, a top 100 public accounting firm, is seeking a Staff Accountant in our Olney, Illinois office. The role involves rotation through general accounting, tax, and audit, with overtime during peak seasons. You will perform basic accounting tasks, collaborate with teams, and contribute to client work.

Requirements include a bachelor’s degree in accounting and CPA eligibility. Proficiency in Word/Excel/Outlook is expected, with strong communication skills and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting; CPA exam eligibility.
• Solid understanding of basic accounting concepts and career interest in public accounting.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with clients and staff.
• Ability to work under time constraints and maintain accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Perform bank reconciliations and accrual computations; analyze and update depreciation schedules.
• Prepare simple tax returns efficiently within deadlines.
• Collaborate with tax and audit teams; work independently when needed.
• Follow basic audit work papers techniques and assist in preparing final report.
• Record routine journal entries and prepare basic financial statements from provided formats.
• Handle additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Ownership of work

Time management

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

150 credit hours preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

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 ourOlney, 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.
• Work under time constraints.
• 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
• Professional developmentassistance
• Paid CPA Exam study time, Becker CPA Review course, CPA Exam reimbursement, and CPA Exam bonus program
• Employeeassistanceprogram
• Wellness program
• Referral programs
• Flexible schedule
• 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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