Senior Accounting Specialist, Accounting & Business Advisory

Savant • St Charles, IL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Senior Accounting Specialist on Savant’s Accounting & Business Advisory (SABA) team, you will manage monthly accounting and payroll services for a varied client base, answer client questions, and strengthen team practices through mentorship and collaboration. The role covers bookkeeping, accounting, payroll processing and compliance, client service, and tax-season support. Success requires prioritizing a high volume of work, meeting deadlines, and maintaining accuracy.

This is an in-person, hourly position based in Savant’s St. Charles, Illinois office. The role requires flexibility to work additional hours during tax season and, when needed, to provide coverage for other team members. The expected base salary range is $27.00–$42.00 per hour; additional incentive compensation may be available based on responsibilities and performance.

Savant describes its culture as collaborative, integrated, growth-oriented, and values-driven, with a majority employee-owned structure. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required; an associate degree is preferred.
• 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 the judgment to remain calm under pressure and uphold high standards of integrity.
• Any combination of equivalent education and work experience will be considered.
• Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States; the employer is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree.
• Experience with the Thomson Reuters software suite.

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.
• Help clients correctly treat pay items and deductions, research payroll tax notices, support monthly statement processing, and complete remote deposits and accounts receivable postings.
• Maintain tax-return tracking for outstanding items, due dates, and required data; assist with gathering and scanning tax information; and help prepare 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 a high volume of accounting and payroll work while meeting deadlines and maintaining accuracy.
• Work additional hours during tax season and provide coverage for other team members when needed.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with multiple plan options, effective day one.
• 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.
• Possible additional incentive compensation based on responsibilities and performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED