Senior Accountant - Client Accounting & Advisory Services
About The Position
We have an opening for a full-time Senior Accountant in our growing Client Accounting & Advisory Services department. This role is based in our Westchester, IL office supporting several clients in Chicago and the surrounding suburbs. The ideal candidate will possess strong accounting knowledge, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple client engagements in a fast-paced environment. We are a Chicagoland-based CPA firm with offices in Chicago & Westchester, IL, Schererville, IN and Edina, MN. Our firm specializes in audit, accounting and tax services to employee benefit plans, labor organizations, not-for-profit organizations, commercial and governmental entities. Legacy Professionals provides exciting opportunities for its employees to grow and advance. We strongly believe in promoting from within and look for people who possess the desire to build a successful and rewarding career. In this position, you will be primarily responsible for a range of monthly, quarterly and annual bookkeeping functions for not-for-profit clients. We value our employees and offer a hybrid work environment to ensure a healthy work/life balance. Accountants will have the opportunity to work from Client offices, Legacy offices and remotely as scheduling allows.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in accounting preferred
- 5-10 years of general accounting experience required
- Experience with QuickBooks (Desktop and/or online) and other accounting software platforms
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills
- Experience working with nonprofit organizations
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize as needed
- Strong organizational skills and detail-oriented mindset
- Highly motivated self-starter with strong problem-solving abilities
- Excellent communication and client service skills
- All applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with outsourced accounting or Client Accounting & Advisory Services (CAAS) preferred
- Payroll processing and preparation of payroll tax returns experience is preferred
Responsibilities
- Perform monthly and quarterly accounting and bookkeeping services for clients
- Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements
- Assist clients with accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and cash management functions
- Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts
- Prepare month-end and year-end close processes
- Assist with budgeting and financial reporting requests
- Support audit and tax engagements by preparing schedules and requested documentation
- Communicate directly with clients regarding accounting questions and financial matters
- Identify process improvement opportunities and recommend best practices
Benefits
- Competitive benefits package (including vacation, sick leave, holidays, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), long/short-term disability, life insurance and a flexible spending account program)
- Paid parental leave
- Dress for your day attire (jeans in the office and professional attire at clients)
- Paid time off and holiday time
- Employee referral bonus
- Fun firm sponsored social events
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
