Senior Accountant

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

📋 Description

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

• Review and generate GAAP financial statements along with the associated disclosures.

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

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

• Maintain budgets, timelines, and profitability targets for engagements.

• Act as the primary contact for client engagements.

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

• Communicate matters related to accounting, financial reporting, and attestation to clients and firm leadership.

• Assess client requirements and pinpoint opportunities for additional value-added services.

• Engage in client retention and business development activities.

• Lead, mentor, and nurture staff accountants, seniors, and supervisors.

• Provide technical training and coaching in areas of accounting, auditing, and financial reporting.

• Review work products and offer constructive feedback.

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

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

• Support proposals, presentations, and new business development efforts.

• Enhance engagement efficiency through technology and process improvements.

• Contribute to strategic initiatives that bolster firm growth.

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

⛳️ Requirements

• Active CPA license is mandatory.

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

• 7+ years of public accounting experience, with a strong emphasis on assurance.

• Extensive experience in managing compilations, reviews, and audits.

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

• Proven experience in supervising, mentoring, and developing staff members.

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication abilities.

• Demonstrated capability to manage multiple engagements and client relationships concurrently.

• Experience in business development and a dedication to client service is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and incentives.

• Performance-based incentives and bonuses.

• 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 track to Shareholder/Partner.