Supervisory Staff Accountant

Kemper CPA Group LLP; Effingham (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Disability leave (long-term)

Disability leave (short-term)

Paid sick leave

Parental leave

401(k) plan and profit-sharing

Health savings account

Flexible spending account

Professional development assistance

CPA Exam study time and reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Wellness program

Referral programs

Flexible schedule

Investment advice access

Job summary

Kemper CPA Group LLP in Effingham, Illinois, is seeking a Supervisory Staff Accountant with strong interpersonal skills to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary tax and audit team. The role involves directing entry level Staff Accountants, reviewing work, and addressing issues with supervision; a CPA license is preferred.

The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life insurance, PTO, holidays, disability leave, 401(k) and more, along with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting and CPA exam eligibility or CPA license already obtained.
• Technology skills to complete assignments.
• Strong verbal and written communication with clients and staff.

Responsibilities

• Prepare simple and moderate tax returns and suggest client tax planning ideas.
• Work independently as well as in a team within tax and/or audit engagements.
• Execute routine journal entries and prepare simple financial statements using the provided format.
• Perform basic accounting procedures such as bank reconciliations, accruals, analysis, inventory observations, and depreciation updates.
• Follow audit work papers techniques and assist in preparing final reports.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Ownership of work

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

CPA eligibility / CPA license preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Kemper CPA Group LLP, a top 100 public accounting firm, is a multifaceted regional CPA firm with 26 offices in Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, and California. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for aSupervisory Staff Accountant position in ourEffingham, Illinoisoffice.Some overtime is expected during peak seasons.

The position requires an experienced professional with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team, along with a desire to take on new challenges and responsibilities.The Supervisory Staff Accountant will perform most tasks with a minimum of supervision. Qualified candidates will be able to direct entry level Staff Accountants, instruct them in work to be performed, review the work done, and direct necessary revisions. Supervisory Staff Accountant candidates will also be able to outline any issues for their Supervisor (Senior Accountant, Manager, or Partner) and act on that individual’s advice. A CPA license is preferred.

Job Responsibilities

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

Qualifications and Competencies

• Possess a bachelor’s degree in accounting and be eligible to sit for the CPA exam oralready haveobtainedCPAlicense.
• Possess technology skills which contribute to the completion of assignments.
• Display the ability to effectively communicate 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.
• Proficiencyin Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.

Pay and Benefits

Our employees play an integral role in our success as a firm.We value the long-term relationships we have developed with our clientsas a result ofour ability toretainour brightest professionals and believe in rewarding our employees with a competitive base compensation that iscommensuratewith the position and candidate’s experience.Additionalcompensation includes bonus pay and newbusiness incentives.We also offer an attractive benefits package that is dependent on status as a full or part-time employee.

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Paid time off
• Holiday pay
• Long- and short-term disability leave
• Paid sick leave
• Parental leave
• 401(k) plan and profit-sharing contributions
• Health savings account
• Flexible spending account
• Professional developmentassistance
• Paid CPA Exam study time, Becker CPA Review course, CPA Exam reimbursement, and CPA Exam bonus program
• Employeeassistanceprogram
• Wellness program
• Referral programs
• Flexible schedule
• Access to investment advice

Kemper CPA Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

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