Staff Accountant - Public Accounting - Fox Lake

KLM Careers; Fox Lake (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

A reputable public accounting firm in Fox Lake is looking for a Staff Accountant. The role involves tax preparation and planning, financial statement preparation, and audits. Candidates should have 5 years in public accounting, a bachelor’s degree, and preferably a CPA designation. The firm offers a competitive salary between $80,000 and $90,000, along with benefits like 401(k), health insurance, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 5 years of Public Accounting experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in accounting is essential.
• CPA designation or pursuing it is preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Public Accounting experience

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Integrity and confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Tools

Lacerte

UltraTax

Accounting CS

QuickBooks

Job description

Overview

Staff Accountant - Public Accounting - Fox Lake

FoxLake, IL

Our client, a Public Accounting Firm, is seeking a Staff Accountant for their office. Our client is a successful and growing firm established 50 years ago with two locations in Lake County, Illinois. They offer a competitive salary and benefit package!

Why Apply?

• Pay: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
• Benefits include: 401(k), 401(k) matching, Dental insurance, Flexible schedule, Health insurance, Life insurance, Paid time off, Vision insurance
• Full-time position with possible reduced hours in Summer

Job Duties

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

Qualifications

1. Do you have 5 years of Public Accounting experience, with familiarity of Lacerte, UltraTax, Accounting CS and QuickBooks, and a bachelor’s degree in public accounting.
2. Do you have a Bachelor’s degree or higher in accounting
3. Do you have a CPA designation or are you working towards it
4. Do you have experience with Lacerte, UltraTax, Accounting CS and QuickBooks
5. Do you have strong communication and interpersonal skills
6. Do you have the ability to handle sensitive information with integrity and confidentiality
7. Must be a US Citizen or Green Card holder