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Senior Accountant - Public Accounting

Gables Search Group

Highland Park, IL

Staff / Senior Accountant – Public Accounting

Location: North Suburban Chicago
Experience: 2–5 Years
CPA: Preferred

A well-established and highly respected North Suburban Chicago CPA firm is seeking a Staff or Senior Accountant with approximately 2–5 years of public accounting experience.

This position offers unusually broad exposure across tax, accounting, compilations, reviews, and audits . The firm is particularly interested in professionals who want to develop into well-rounded advisors rather than being limited to a single specialty.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Prepare individual, corporate, partnership, trust, and estate tax returns.
  • Prepare 1040, 1120, 1120-S, and 1065 returns.
  • Participate in compilation, review, and audit engagements.
  • Prepare financial statements, workpapers, and supporting schedules.
  • Reconcile accounts to trial balance.
  • Prepare accrual, fixed asset, and depreciation schedules.
  • Prepare tax projections, extensions, and quarterly estimated tax payments.
  • Research accounting, audit, and tax issues.
  • Respond to tax notices and communicate with taxing authorities.
  • Communicate directly with clients throughout engagements.
  • Keep partners and supervisors informed regarding engagement progress, issues, and resolutions.
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships.

What We're Looking For

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
  • Approximately 2–5 years of public accounting experience .
  • Experience in tax and/or assurance.
  • Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
  • Strong client-facing and communication skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
  • CPA or CPA candidate preferred.

Why Join?

  • Open-door environment with direct access to partners and senior leadership
  • Broad tax and assurance exposure
  • Strong training and professional development
  • 20 days of personal time off
  • 401(k) and profit sharing
  • Firm-sponsored continuing education
  • Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Competitive compensation
  • Career advancement opportunities
  • April 15 party, summer outing, and holiday celebration
  • Steps from Metra

This is a strong fit for a public accountant who wants greater client exposure, broader technical experience, and a long-term career path with a quality North Suburban CPA firm.

  • The right candidate should have the ability to build relationships with clients and communicate effectively. Primary responsibilities will include:
  • Preparation of corporation, partnership, trust, individual and estate tax returns.
  • Accounting, compilation, review and auditing experience
  • If the right candidate does not have all of the experience above, they would be willing to train you in the other disciplines but public accounting experience is a must.
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