Staff Accountant - Public Accounting

5 Star Recruitment; Libertyville (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Staff Accountant for public accounting in Libertyville, Illinois. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in public accounting, a Bachelor's degree in accounting, and CPA designation or in progress. Key responsibilities include preparing income taxes, financial statements, and conducting audits. Candidates must have experience with Lacerte, Ultra Tax, Accounting CS, and QuickBooks, along with strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in public accounting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with integrity.

Responsibilities

• Prepare individual and corporate income taxes.
• Prepare compiled and reviewed financial statements.
• Conduct audits.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Tax preparation

Financial statement preparation

Audit skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Lacerte

Ultra Tax

Accounting CS

QuickBooks

Job description

About the job Staff Accountant - Public Accounting

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.