If you’re the kind of accounting professional who loves owning the month-end close, tightening up processes, and actually partnering with clients instead of just cranking out reports… this could be your lane.
This established Chicago-based CPA firm has built a strong reputation for client service, technical excellence, and long-term relationships. Their growing CAAS (Client Accounting & Advisory Services) team works closely with entrepreneurial and middle-market clients, helping them turn financial data into meaningful business insight. And yes — the role offers true remote flexibility while still being connected to a collaborative, high-performing team.
What You’ll Be Doing
You’ll operate as a hands-on accounting leader across multiple client engagements, responsible for both execution and oversight.
Core Responsibilities
• Own the accuracy and timeliness of monthly financial statements
• Perform account analysis, financial reporting, and variance analysis
• Oversee and support AP/AR processes
• Maintain general accounting systems and GL integrity
• Process and post journal entries; manage general ledger activity
• Research, analyze, and document accounting matters
• Process payroll and related monthly, quarterly, and annual filings
• Prepare basic federal C-Corp, S-Corp, partnership, and individual returns
• Prepare book and tax depreciation schedules with proper asset classification
• Support GAAP compliance and internal control monitoring
• Provide hands-on support across special projects and client initiatives
Leadership & Growth
• Help recruit, mentor, and train CAAS team members
• Develop strong client relationships with an advisory mindset
• Contribute to business development and referral cultivation
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams and client leadership
• Drive client satisfaction through proactive communication and execution
What They’re Looking For
• 4+ years of recent public accounting, tax, review, or audit experience
• OR 4+ years as an accountant handling audits, financial reporting, and moderate-to-complex month-end closings
• Strong understanding of GAAP and internal controls
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
• CPA strongly preferred
• Master’s in Taxation, Finance, or related advanced degree is a plus
• Experience with:
• QuickBooks Desktop & Online
• Xero
• CCH Suite
• Or ability to quickly learn new systems
• Advanced Excel skills (and strong MS Office proficiency)
• Ability to manage multiple client engagements
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Client-service mindset with entrepreneurial energy
Location: Chicago, Illinois, US
Salary: 100000 – 120000
Qualifications:
- 4+ years of recent public accounting, tax, review, or audit experience
- OR 4+ years as an accountant handling audits, financial reporting, and moderate-to-complex month-end closings
- Strong understanding of GAAP and internal controls
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
- QuickBooks Desktop & Online
- Or ability to quickly learn new systems
- Advanced Excel skills (and strong MS Office proficiency)
- Ability to manage multiple client engagements
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Client-service mindset with entrepreneurial energy
Responsibilities:
- And yes — the role offers true remote flexibility while still being connected to a collaborative, high-performing team
- You’ll operate as a hands-on accounting leader across multiple client engagements, responsible for both execution and oversight
- Own the accuracy and timeliness of monthly financial statements
- Perform account analysis, financial reporting, and variance analysis
- Oversee and support AP/AR processes
- Maintain general accounting systems and GL integrity
- Process and post journal entries; manage general ledger activity
- Research, analyze, and document accounting matters
- Process payroll and related monthly, quarterly, and annual filings
- Prepare basic federal C-Corp, S-Corp, partnership, and individual returns
- Prepare book and tax depreciation schedules with proper asset classification
- Support GAAP compliance and internal control monitoring
- Provide hands-on support across special projects and client initiatives
- Help recruit, mentor, and train CAAS team members
- Develop strong client relationships with an advisory mindset
- Contribute to business development and referral cultivation
- Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams and client leadership
- Drive client satisfaction through proactive communication and execution
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