Staff Accountant - Public Accounting

Pipe Recruit; Libertyville (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A public accounting firm in Libertyville, IL is seeking a Staff Accountant to handle individual and corporate income tax preparation, financial statement compilation, and audits. The ideal candidate should have over 5 years of public accounting experience, a bachelor's degree in accounting, and expertise in accounting software like Lacerte and QuickBooks. This full-time role requires strong communication skills, integrity, and the ability to work independently.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in public accounting.
• CPA designation or working towards it.
• Experience with accounting software tools.

Responsibilities

• Prepare individual income tax and planning.
• Prepare corporate income tax and planning.
• Prep compiled and reviewed financial statements.
• Conduct audits.

Skills

Individual income tax preparation

Corporate income tax preparation

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Efficiency

Integrity and confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in accounting

Tools

Lacerte

Ultra Tax

Accounting CS

QuickBooks

Job description

About the job Staff Accountant - Public Accounting

Job Title: Staff Accountant - Public Accounting

Job Location: Libertyville, IL

Job Type: Full Time

Job Duties:

• Individual income tax preparation and planning
• Corporate income tax preparation and planning
• Preparation of compiled and reviewed financial statements
• Audits

Job requirements:

• 5+ years in public accounting
• Bachelors degree or higher in accounting
• CPA designation or working towards it
• Experience with Lacerte, Ultra Tax, Accounting CS and QuickBooks
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Work efficiently and independently
• Ability to handle sensitive information with integrity and confidentially

Must have:

5 years of Public Accounting, experience with Lacerte, Ultra Tax, Accounting CS and QuickBooks, and a bachelor's degree in public accounting.