Location: Northbrook IL (OnSite)
Job type: Direct Hire
Salary: $71K$130K
Responsibilities
- Plan lead and execute assurance engagements (compilations reviews and audits)
- Analyze and assess financial statements and internal controls
- Identify areas of risk and recommend improvements
- Supervise train and mentor junior team members providing them with constructive feedback
- Handle and prepare complex transactions and work with clients on technical matters
- Ensure compliance with laws regulations standards and practices (technical knowledge of GAAP and GAAS)
- Foster client relationships to ensure information is gathered and matters are resolved within a timely and effective manner
- Perform other jobrelated duties as necessary
Requirements
YOU MUST BE AUTHORIZED TO WORK IN THE U.S. WITHOUT SPONSORSHIP NOW AND IN THE FUTURE.
- Bachelors degree in accounting
- 3 years experience in public accounting; CPA a plus
- Stable work history
- Experience working in an Accounting/CPA firm that works with midsize companies and high net worth individuals
- Experience with assurance engagements (compilations reviews and audits)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate complex information
- Knowledge of the following software programs is preferred:
- QuickBooks Desktop and Online
- Microsoft Office in particular Excel and Word
- Caseware
- Datasnipper
- Ability to demonstrate sound judgment and to analyze problems logically and comprehensively distinguishing between relevant and irrelevant information.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as independently
- Ability to handle sensitive/confidential matters in a tactful and discreet manner
- Strong interpersonal skills including the capability to effectively present information and respond to clients needs
Benefits
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Summer hours
- Limited relocation assistance available
YOU MUST BE AUTHORIZED TO WORK IN THE U.S. WITHOUT SPONSORSHIP NOW AND IN THE FUTURE. Bachelor's degree in accounting 3+ years experience in public accounting; CPA a plus Stable work history Experience working in an Accounting/CPA firm that works with mid-size companies and high net worth individuals Experience with assurance engagements (compilations, reviews and audits) Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate complex information Knowledge of the following software programs is preferred: QuickBooks Desktop and Online Microsoft Office, in particular Excel and Word Caseware Datasnipper Ability to demonstrate sound judgment and to analyze problems logically and comprehensively, distinguishing between relevant and irrelevant information. Ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as independently Ability to handle sensitive/confidential matters in a tactful and discreet manner Strong inter-personal skills, including the capabili