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Porte Brown LLC

Location:
United States, Elk Grove Village

Category:
Finance

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

70000.00 - 85000.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

The Senior Accountant is responsible for larger more complex engagements and may manage multiple engagements simultaneously. This position assumes responsibility for supervising engagements and special assignments; can review working papers and financial statements and can communicate with clients on a one-on-one basis. This position may also be responsible for mentoring and supporting team members in meeting clients and self-development expectations.

Job Responsibility:

Assumes responsibility for managing engagements and special assignments using established firm policies and procedures
Coordinates various phases of engagement plans engagements, budgets time and expenses, monitors actual performance against budget, reviews working papers for accuracy and completeness, and reviews financial statements
Develops and is accountable for the assignment work plan and ensures assigned tasks and responsibilities are achieved
Plans, organizes and controls multiple responsibilities and resources to achieve assigned objectives
Helps develop solutions for clients and manages implementation of ideas
Communicates engagement progress, problems, resolutions, financial information, tax activity and other business concerns with clients
Works with co-workers on assignments to anticipate project issues, assess alternatives, and take appropriate measure to resolve assignment issues
Identifies client needs and opportunities, and identifies cross selling and new service opportunities
Supports partners in developing new initiatives to increase retention, meet resourcing needs, utilization and people development
Develop functional specialization and/or industry expertise
Establishes and actively works to build a network and focus on business development
Develop a specialty designation or begin to obtain a masters

Requirements:

3 years of current Public Accounting Experience
BA/BS Degree in Accounting (preferably a masters)
CPA Certification
Proficiency with tax software, MS Office, and working knowledge of QuickBooks
Strong client rapport and project management skills
Strong technical knowledge and skills
Strong problem-solving capabilities
Ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects simultaneously
CPA or CPA in progress
Regular same day travel for work at client’s facilities, meetings, and seminars is required using personal vehicle
On a rare occasion, out-of-town travel with overnight stay for work at clients, meetings or seminars is required using personal vehicle
This position requires employees to have their own means of transportation

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 11, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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