Staff Accountant (2027)

Porte Brown LLC; Illinois; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Porte Brown LLC in Illinois is seeking a Staff Accountant to prepare and analyze financial reports and tax returns for individuals and businesses, ensuring accuracy across financial statements. The role emphasizes understanding the business, building client relationships, and maintaining records.

You will support audits, taxes, budgeting, and financial planning while pursuing ongoing professional development and CPA progress. This onsite position offers growth and hands-on client exposure.

Qualifications

• 0 - 3 years of current public accounting experience is required.
• BA/BS Degree in Accounting or related field is required.
• CPA Certification; or eligible to sit for the CPA exam.
• Proficiency with computerized accounting software and MS Office.
• Strong client rapport and project management skills.
• Strong technical knowledge and skills.
• Strong problem solving capabilities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with ability to articulate complex accounting information to all levels of clients.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze financial reports and tax returns for individuals and companies.
• Review the company’s financial reports to ensure there are no discrepancies.
• Develop an understanding of the business and the accounts role.
• Develop technical skills both on the job and through formal learning channels.
• Build relationships with managers, co-workers, and clients.
• Actively pursue self-development opportunities.
• Maintain and audit company financial records.
• Oversee and analyze budget and financial management.
• Perform duties related to bookkeeping, preparation of audits, taxes, and financial planning.
• Recommend fiscally advantageous methods for tax planning/savings.
• Prepare business/personal tax returns and analyze financial information to ensure taxes are paid on time.
• Analyze account for errors, misinformation, and overspending.
• Report financial information to management.
• Act as a consultant in areas such as compensation, benefits, and asset protection.

Skills

Public accounting

CPA certification

MS Office

Client relations

Project management

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Description

The Staff Accountant is responsible for preparing and analyzing financial reports and tax returns for individuals and companies. Review the company’s financial reports to ensure there are no discrepancies.

• Develop an understanding of the business and the accounts role
• Develop technical skills both on the job and through formal learning channels
• Build relationships with managers, co-workers, and clients
• Actively pursue self-development opportunities
• Maintain and audit company financial records
• Oversee and analyze budget and financial management
• Perform duties related to bookkeeping, preparation of audits, taxes, and financial planning
• Recommend fiscally advantageous methods for tax planning/savings
• Prepare business/personal tax returns and analyze financial information to ensure taxes are paid on time
• Analyze account for errors, misinformation, and overspending
• Report financial information to management
• Act as a consultant in areas such as compensation, benefits, and asset protection

Description

The Staff Accountant is responsible for preparing and analyzing financial reports and tax returns for individuals and companies. Review the company’s financial reports to ensure there are no discrepancies.

• Develop an understanding of the business and the accounts role
• Develop technical skills both on the job and through formal learning channels
• Build relationships with managers, co-workers, and clients
• Actively pursue self-development opportunities
• Maintain and audit company financial records
• Oversee and analyze budget and financial management
• Perform duties related to bookkeeping, preparation of audits, taxes, and financial planning
• Recommend fiscally advantageous methods for tax planning/savings
• Prepare business/personal tax returns and analyze financial information to ensure taxes are paid on time
• Analyze account for errors, misinformation, and overspending
• Report financial information to management
• Act as a consultant in areas such as compensation, benefits, and asset protection

Requirements

• 0 - 3 years of current public accounting experience
• BA/BS Degree in Accounting or related field
• CPA Certification; or eligible to sit for the CPA exam
• Proficiency with computerized accounting software and MS Office
• Strong client rapport and project management skills
• Strong technical knowledge and skills
• Strong problem solving capabilities
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with ability to articulate complex accounting information to all levels of clients

Certification/Licenses

• CPA or CPA in progress

Travel Requirements

• Regular same day travel for work at client’s facilities, meetings, and seminars is required using personal vehicle.
• On a rare occasion, out-of-town travel with overnight stay for work at clients, meetings or seminars is required using personal vehicle.
• This position requires employees to have their own means of transportation.
• This is an onsite position that provides employees the opportunity to work flexible schedules and work remotely as necessary