Position Summary:
The Accounting Services Senior is responsible for processing assigned client engagements within the department in a cost-effective and professional manner including, but not limited to, computer-compiled financial statements, payroll tax/sales tax reporting issues and business/individual tax returns. There is extensive one-on-one communication with clients. This position will train and supervise staff to serve our clients efficiently and effectively.
Benefits:
- Flexible summer hours and convenient downtown Chicago & Oak Brook locations
- Dress for your day attire (jeans in the office and appropriate attire at clients)
- Discounted gym membership
- Mentoring and Leadership Development Programs
- Fun firm sponsored social events
- Generous paid time off and holiday time
- 15% referral fee for bringing in new clients
- Competitive compensation package and a broad range of insurance programs
Essential Job Functions:
- Process financial statements and all related payroll, sales, or business and individual tax returns personally assigned within the accounting services department
- Perform quality control review of workpapers and computer-generated compilations processed within the department
- Assist in review of all payroll and sales tax reports, including annual W-2’s and 1099’s
- Perform research on technical matters as directed by directors
- Assist directors with tax planning or special client projects
- Efficiently maintain daily record of time spent on engagements
- Train associates in special accounting or tax assignments
- Assist on annual performance appraisals for associates
- Assist in first day orientation for new staff members
- Monitor reference materials available to the department and update as needed
