Staff Accountant — Public Accounting with CPA Prep

Kemper CPA Group; Robinson (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Disability leave

Paid sick leave

Parental leave

401(k) plan

Health savings account

Flexible spending account

Professional development assistance

CPA Exam study time

Employee assistance program

Wellness program

Referral programs

Flexible schedule

Investment advice

Job summary

Kemper CPA Group LLP in Robinson, Illinois, is hiring a Staff Accountant to join our regional practice. You will rotate through general accounting, tax, and audit assignments, gaining exposure to multiple client industries in a collaborative environment.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting (CPA exam eligibility preferred) and is proficient with Microsoft Office; strong communication, accuracy, and time management are essential.

Qualifications

• Possess a bachelor’s degree in accounting with a preference of at least 150 credit hours andeligibleto sit for the CPA Exam.
• Possess technology skills which contribute to the completion of assignments.
• Display the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, to clients and staff in a respectful and professional manner.
• Demonstrate ownership of work assigned and take the initiative to complete the work assigned.
• Work under time constraints.
• Display analytical skills with an orientation to focus on details and accuracy.
• Proficiencyin Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.

Responsibilities

• Complete basic procedures for general accounting functionssuch as:bank reconciliations, accrual computations, statistical and account analysis, inventoryobservationsand depreciation schedule updates.
• Complete simple tax returns in an efficient and effective manner within the time constraints given.
• Work independently as well as in a team environment within tax and/or audit engagements.
• Follow basic audit work paper techniques and spreadsheets, follow-up with clients on explanations of discrepancies, andassistin preparing final report.
• Execute routine journal entries and prepare simple financial statementsutilizingthe provided format.
• Additionalduties as assigned.

Skills

Accounting principles

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Time management

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

CPA exam eligibility

150 credit hours preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Kemper CPA Group LLP in Robinson, Illinois, is hiring a Staff Accountant to join our regional practice. You will rotate through general accounting, tax, and audit assignments, gaining exposure to multiple client industries in a collaborative environment.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting (CPA exam eligibility preferred) and is proficient with Microsoft Office; strong communication, accuracy, and time management are essential.