Porte Brown LLC

Staff Accountant (2027)

Porte Brown LLC  •  Elgin, IL / Elk Grove Village, IL / McHenry, IL / Woodridge, IL (Onsite)  •  2 months ago
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Job Description

Description

The Staff Accountant is responsible for preparing and analyzing financial reports and tax returns for individuals and companies. Review the company’s financial reports to ensure there are no discrepancies.

  • Develop an understanding of the business and the accounts role
  • Develop technical skills both on the job and through formal learning channels
  • Build relationships with managers, co-workers, and clients
  • Actively pursue self-development opportunities
  • Maintain and audit company financial records
  • Oversee and analyze budget and financial management
  • Perform duties related to bookkeeping, preparation of audits, taxes, and financial planning
  • Recommend fiscally advantageous methods for tax planning/savings
  • Prepare business/personal tax returns and analyze financial information to ensure taxes are paid on time
  • Analyze account for errors, misinformation, and overspending
  • Report financial information to management
  • Act as a consultant in areas such as compensation, benefits, and asset protection


Requirements

  • 0 - 3 years of current public accounting experience
  • BA/BS Degree in Accounting or related field
  • CPA Certification; or eligible to sit for the CPA exam
  • Proficiency with computerized accounting software and MS Office
  • Strong client rapport and project management skills
  • Strong technical knowledge and skills
  • Strong problem solving capabilities
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills with ability to articulate complex accounting information to all levels of clients
Certification/Licenses:
  • CPA or CPA in progress
Travel Requirements:
  • 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.
  • This is an onsite position that provides employees the opportunity to work flexible schedules and work remotely as necessary
Porte Brown LLC

About Porte Brown LLC

Porte Brown LLC is a full service accounting and consulting firm headquartered in the Chicago suburb of Elk Grove Village, Illinois. For more than 75 years, Porte Brown has focused on the highest level of service to individuals, businesses and organizations throughout the region. In addition to the traditional accounting services, such as tax planning and preparation, audit, business valuations, and retirement plan administration, Porte Brown also provides strategic consulting and leading-edge technology implementation for clients in cloud and non-cloud environments.

Industry
Accounting & Tax
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Elk Grove Village, Illinois
Year Founded
1946
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