Senior Accountant

Senior AccountantKemper CPA Group LLP, a top 100 public accounting firm, is a multifaceted regional CPA firm with 26 offices in Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, and California. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for a Senior Accountant position in our Olney, Illinois office. Some overtime is expected during peak seasons.The Senior Accountant is an advanced level, non-management professional position. This individual will be responsible for a variety of general accounting, tax, and auditing assignments. Our Senior Accountants assist with staff development and serve clients with direct contact when needed.Job ResponsibilitiesFacilitate and coordinate assignments for monthly controllership functions which may encompass AP, AR, payroll, bank reconciliations, financial statement preparations and monthly reporting as needed by the client or partner.Prepare comprehensive financial statements, balance sheets, income and expense reports, cash flow analysis, notes, schedules, management letters and/or tax returns.Complete moderately complex tax returns for individuals, partnerships, corporations, trusts, and estates independently and with minimal direction.Coordinate, facilitate and assume "in-charge" responsibilities on audit engagements and review staff work.Research issues and respond to client and staff questions in a simple, understandable fashion.Manage multiple client requests in an efficient and timely manner.Additional duties as assigned.Qualifications and CompetenciesPossess a bachelor's degree in accounting and a minimum of three to five years of public accounting experience in both audit and tax.CPA designation is preferred.Possess technology skills which contribute to the completion of assignments.Display the ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing to clients & staff in a respectful and professional manner.Contribute to skill building among interns and newer staff.Demonstrate ownership of work assigned and take the initiative to complete the work assigned.Work under time constraints.Display analytical skills with an orientation to focus on details and accuracy.Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.Maintain regular and reliable attendance.Pay and BenefitsOur employees play an integral role in our success as a firm. We value the long-term relationships we have developed with our clients as a result of our ability to retain our brightest professionals and believe in rewarding our employees with a competitive base compensation that is commensurate with the position and candidate's experience. Additional compensation includes bonus pay and new business incentives. We also offer an attractive benefits package that is dependent on status as a full or part-time employee.Health, dental, vision, and life insurancePaid time offHoliday payLong- and short-term disability leavePaid sick leaveParental leave401(k) plan and profit-sharing contributionsHealth savings accountFlexible spending accountProfessional development assistancePaid CPA Exam study time, Becker CPA Review course, CPA Exam reimbursement, and CPA Exam bonus programEmployee assistance programWellness programReferral programsFlexible scheduleAccess to investment advice