Senior Accounting Specialist, Accounting & Business Advisory
About The Position
The Senior Accounting Specialist on Savant’s Accounting & Business Advisory (SABA) team manages monthly accounting and payroll services for a varied client base, answers client questions, and supports team practices through mentorship and collaboration. The role is based in person at the St. Charles, Illinois office and is hourly. It requires prioritizing a high volume of accounting and payroll work, meeting deadlines, and maintaining accuracy. Additional hours may be needed during tax season, and the specialist may provide coverage for other team members. The position includes preparing reconciliations, journal entries, financial statements, sales tax returns, bill payments, bookkeeping, payrolls, payroll tax filings and deposits, and related documentation. The specialist reviews monthly financial statements before manager review, maintains accounting records and client logs, communicates with clients and management, helps resolve payroll questions and notices, and supports tax-season information gathering and return delivery. The role also includes mentoring and training colleagues and helping develop departmental best practices.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required; any combination of equivalent education and work experience will be considered.
- Five or more years of demonstrated success in an accounting role providing write-up and bookkeeping services.
- Proven understanding of accounting principles and practices, with the ability to review work accurately and identify practical solutions.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, industry-related systems, and proprietary software.
- Ability to manage a large client volume while remaining organized, efficient, detail-oriented, and professional.
- Excellent written and verbal communication, active listening, follow-through, and a client-first mindset.
- Collaborative, adaptable, and proactive approach, with judgment to remain calm under pressure and uphold high standards of integrity.
- Ability to effectively prioritize a high volume of work, consistently meet deadlines, and maintain accuracy.
- Authorization to work for any employer in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree preferred.
- Experience with the Thomson Reuters software suite is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Prepare bank reconciliations, journal entries, financial statements, sales tax returns, client bill payments, and bookkeeping for tax clients using QuickBooks Online and other accounting software.
- Review monthly financial statements before manager review.
- Maintain accounting documentation and client logs; gather missing information and clearly communicate questions and concerns with clients and management.
- Prepare client payrolls, annual reports, payroll tax returns, state and federal tax deposits, Workers’ Compensation audits, direct deposit files, W-2 adjustments, and related support documentation.
- Advise clients on the correct treatment of pay items and deductions, research payroll tax notices, support monthly statement processing, and complete remote deposits and accounts receivable postings.
- Track tax returns and outstanding items, due dates, and required data; assist with gathering and scanning tax information and preparing final returns for client delivery.
- Mentor and train new team members, serve as a role model to accounting and payroll colleagues, help develop departmental best practices, and support the team as needed.
- Prioritize high-volume accounting and payroll work, meet deadlines, maintain accuracy, and provide coverage for other team members when needed.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage with multiple plan options.
- Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
- Company-paid life insurance, AD&D, and disability coverage.
- 401(k) with company match, with Roth and Traditional options.
- Team-based incentive opportunities and recognition programs.
- Generous paid time off and at least 10 paid holidays.
- Annual “Savantiversary” day.
- Summer Hours with shorter work weeks during the summer.
- Parental leave, personal leave, and other life-event support.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Wellness reimbursements, such as gym memberships.
- Flexible “Dress for Your Day” approach.
- The role may be eligible for additional incentive compensation based on responsibilities and performance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
