Senior Accountant

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois.

📋 Description

• Oversee, manage, and evaluate compilation, review, and audit engagements from the planning stage to final issuance.

• Prepare and review GAAP-compliant financial statements along with the necessary disclosures.

• Ensure that all engagements meet professional standards, adhere to firm policies, and comply with regulatory requirements.

• Identify technical accounting, reporting, and attestation challenges while formulating practical solutions for clients.

• Maintain budgets, timelines, and profitability goals for each engagement.

• Act as the primary liaison for client engagements.

• Establish trusted advisor relationships with business owners, executives, and financial leaders.

• Convey accounting, financial reporting, and attestation topics effectively to clients and firm leadership.

• Evaluate client needs and pinpoint opportunities for additional value-added services.

• Engage in client retention and business development activities.

• Lead, mentor, and nurture the development of staff accountants, seniors, and supervisors.

• Offer technical training and coaching in accounting, auditing, and financial reporting disciplines.

• Review deliverables and provide constructive feedback to team members.

• Foster a collaborative, innovative, and team-oriented atmosphere.

• Monitor continuing professional education (CPE) requirements and assist in planning staff development.

• Support proposals, presentations, and new business initiatives.

• Enhance engagement efficiency through technological advancements and process improvements.

• Contribute to strategic initiatives that promote firm growth.

• Utilize technology and automation tools to enhance client service and engagement efficiency.

⛳️ Requirements

• An active CPA license is required.

• A Bachelor's degree in Accounting is necessary; a Master's degree is preferred.

• Over 7 years of public accounting experience, particularly in assurance services, is essential.

• Extensive experience in managing compilations, reviews, and audits is a must.

• Strong technical expertise in U.S. GAAP and professional attestation standards is required.

• Proven experience in supervising, mentoring, and developing staff is crucial.

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication abilities are necessary.

• Demonstrated capability to handle multiple engagements and client relationships simultaneously.

• Preferred experience in business development and a strong commitment to client service.

🏝️ Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and incentive structure.

• Performance-based bonuses and incentives.

• 401(K) Matching Plan.

• Company Profit Sharing Plan.

• United Health Care Insurance.

• Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, including Accidental & Life Insurance.

• Support for professional development and continuing education.

• Significant opportunities for career advancement and leadership roles.

• Potential future pathway to Shareholder/Partner status.