Staff Accountant | Public Accounting, CPA Exam Support

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 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.