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Associate Accountant
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What they do
An Accountant organizes and maintains financial records and prepares financial statements for companies and organizations. Works as a public accountant (prepares financial documents where public disclosure is required by law, such as business balance sheets and tax returns), management accountant (prepares financial information for internal use by a company) or government accountant (maintains records for government agencies).
$79,746 / year median in Illinois
-16% projected decline
Job Description
- Manage monthly and quarterly bookkeeping for business clients
- Prepare and file sales tax returns
- Prepare corporate, partnership, and individual tax returns
- Communicate directly with clients regarding tax and accounting matters
- Support month-end and year-end close processes
- Maintain high standards of accuracy and timeliness
Growth Opportunity:
- Business valuations
- Forensic and litigation support engagements
- Fractional CFO client projects Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting
- 1-2 years of public accounting or related experience preferred
- CPA candidate or CPA license preferred (not required)
- Experience with QuickBooks
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines
- Professional communication skills and attention to detail Compensation & Benefits
- $70,000 - $82,000 base salary
- Competitive performance bonus
- 3 weeks PTO
- $50/month phone reimbursement
- Access to health and dental insurance
- Professional development support Schedule
- Monday-Friday
- 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
- Additional hours may be required during tax season to meet client deadlines
- Outside of tax season, reduced or optional Fridays may be available May-December based on workload and client demands If you are interested in joining a firm that values professionalism, accountability, and strong client service, please send your resume to:
Reid Filotto Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$70,000.00 - $82,000.00 per yearBenefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time offWork Location:
In personBenefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plans
- Professional Development
- Bonuses/Stipends