Under the supervision of our partners the Staff Accountant is responsible for supporting professional staff by assisting with bookkeeping, financial statement preparation, income and sales tax return preparation, and payroll processing. Our practice has been in business for over 60 years and prides ourselves in maintaining strong, long-lasting client relationships. The ideal candidate would be available during our office hours which are Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays 9 AM – 5 PM CST. Starting pay is $25.00 per hour.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual bookkeeping and financial statement preparation
- Prepare monthly sales and use tax returns
- Responsible for preparation of individual federal and state income tax returns Form 1040
- Process payroll, direct deposit ACH files, tax payments, and quarterly filings
- Provide high quality client service and perform administrative tasks as needed
- Uphold firm’s data security policies and procedures
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:
*Must be able to pass a background test/screening
Must have 2+ years of bookkeeping, financial accounting, QuickBooks Desktop and Online softwares, and financial statement preparation experience
Education: High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent
Must be eligible for or have a valid PTIN
Experience with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Adobe PDF required
Experience with Intuit ProSeries, QuickBooks desktop and Online, and AMS 1099-ETC preferred
Job Types: Part-time
Pay: From $25.00 per hour
- Flexible schedule: Tuesday, Wednesdays, and Thursdays 9 AM - 5 PM
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Chicago, IL 60634: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Bookkeeping: 2 years (REQUIRED)
Work Location: In person
Job Type: Part-time
Expected hours: 24 per week
Experience level:
Physical setting:
Experience:
- QuickBooks: 2 years (Required)
- Financial statement preparation: 2 years (Required)
- Form 1040 Preparation: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person