CAS Senior Associate / Senior Accountant

Job description

Mowery & Schoenfeld, LLC is adding a Client Advisory Services (CAS) Senior Associate to our growing CAS Advisory team. Current audit associates and senior audit associates within public accounting firms are strongly preferred as their experience and client-facing polish align well with this opportunity!

Our diverse client base offers a wide range of experiences and challenges. Continued professional growth and development are supported through exposure to clients of varying size and industries. This role will work directly with senior management and make a meaningful impact on the growth of our clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Client Accounting advisory projects, including accounting remediations, implementations of new procedures, U.S. GAAP conversions, etc.

• Month-end close process

• Preparation of financial statements

• Client trainings on new procedures and accounting principals

• Preparation of financial forecasts & KPI reports

• Bank statement reconciliation

• Accounts Payable (bill entry, disbursements, manage vendor relationships, etc.)

• Accounts Receivable (invoice creation, cash receipts recording, etc.)

• Payroll accounting

• Retirement contributions processing

• Maintenance of sub-ledgers for all balance sheet accounts

• Accounting support or preparation of various business tax filings (1096, 1099, payroll tax, sales tax, etc.)

• Accounting support on annual audits and transaction projects

Job requirements

Our ideal candidate is a certified public accountant (CPA) or is CPA eligible, with at least 2 years of experience in accounting. In addition, the role requires:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting required, advanced degree a plus

• CPA eligibility required; CPA desired

• Experience with the M&A accounting is preferred

• Demonstrated analytical, organizational, interpersonal, project management, time management, written and verbal communication skills

• Demonstrated ability to provide exceptional client service

• Commitment to continuous learning

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel

Mowery & Schoenfeld, LLC is an accounting, advisory, and IT services firm headquartered in Lincolnshire, Illinois, with satellite offices in the Chicago Loop, Downtown Miami, and the Philippines. Our organization is focused on providing personalized service to each client, building a lasting and trusted relationship. Made up of 20 partners and over 200 total employees, Mowery & Schoenfeld ranks among the top ten firms in Illinois and recently named one of the largest accounting firms in Chicago by Crain’s Chicago Business.

We take culture seriously by providing a supportive environment focused on growth. Our Firm has been named a Best Firms to Work For by Accounting Today, a Best Firms for Women by Accounting Today, and a Best Place to Work in Chicago by Crain’s Chicago Business. Mowery & Schoenfeld offers comprehensive tax, assurance, transaction advisory, outsourced accounting, wealth management, international onboarding, business advisory services, as well as managed IT services through our partnership with Xamin, Inc.

Through our M&S Cares program, we prioritize giving back and provide opportunities for our team to support our larger community. We are grateful to be recognized with the Illinois CPA Society's Time and Talent Public Service Volunteerism Award, awarded to only one firm each year.

We are always looking for employees with a focus on growth, community, and superior client service to join our team.

Mowery & Schoenfeld is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or job applicant because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, physical or mental disability, or age.

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