Staff Accountant - Public Accounting

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 benefits package!

Why Apply?

• Competitive Salary
• 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 the Summer
• Job Type: Full-time, Direct Hire Placement
  
  

Job Duties

• Individual income tax preparation and planning
• Corporate income tax preparation and planning
• Preparation of compiled and reviewed financial statements
• Payroll tax return preparation
• Sales tax return preparation
• Bookkeeping services
• Audits
  
  

Job Requirements

• 5 years in public accounting
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in accounting
• CPA designation or working towards it
• Experience with Lacerte, Ultra Tax, Accounting CS, and QuickBooks
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Work efficiently and independently
• Ability to handle sensitive information with integrity and confidentially
  
  

Skills: corporate income tax preparation,confidentiality,bookkeeping,ultra tax,lacerte,sales tax return preparation,cpa designation,audits,tax preparation,individual income tax preparation,public accounting,payroll tax return preparation,financial statement preparation,interpersonal skills,communication skills,bookkeeping services,accounting cs,financial audits,quickbooks,integrity