10/05/2022
We are looking for an enthusiastic and productive accountant to join our team. This position provides an opportunity for a professional to exercise their accounting skills to assist a grass roots organization with accounting and tax expertise. This position also affords you the opportunity to work on special projects and consult with Barbee Tax clients. We offer a relaxed and friendly work environment with room for growth. This is an in-office position.
Principal Duties:
• Research and review transactions, compile documentation and prepare financial statements for affiliated entities, including investment partnerships, corporations, individuals, trusts, private foundations, private equity, and real estate properties.
• Prepare general ledger entries and reconcile accounts, including bank statements, investment assets, fixed assets, and accrued expenses.
• Prepare and examine accounting records, financial statements, taxes, and other financial reports.
• Prepare individual tax returns including Schedule A, Schedule C, Schedule D, Schedule E, and state tax returns, etc.
• Prepare business tax returns (corporations, partnerships).
• Respond to accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data.
• Analysis of financial information by preparing spreadsheet reports.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients through a high degree of professionalism and excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to keep up with what is relevant, in reference to new tax laws and changes.
• Exercise a high level of accountability, teamwork, good judgment, and attention to detail while maintaining high level of productivity.
Core Competencies:
• Previous experience in accounting or tax preparation preferred but open to entry level applicants.
• Ability to service multiple client engagements simultaneously.
• Verbal and written skills with the ability to articulate complex financial information to a variety of clientele.
• Candidate should be detail orientated.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
Education:
• Degree in Accounting (Bachelors or Masters) or CPA.
Qualifications:
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and Power Point).
• Must be eligible to work in US (No visa sponsoring).
• No criminal history and must pass all required background checks.
• Bilingual (Spanish) is a plus.
• Public accounting experience is a plus.
Benefits:
• Full Time
• Paid overtime
• Medical, Dental & Vision benefits
• Retirement Plan:
o Simple IRA: Dollar-for-Dollar match up to 3% of base pay
• Paid time off
• Reduced membership fees at Orland Park Sportsplex
Proposed start date: TBD
About Barbee Tax Consulting
BARBEE TAX is Google's #1 rated accounting, tax and consulting firm in Orland Park, IL. Our small firm provides financial ingenuity and responsible reporting to the tax, accounting, consulting, and payroll functions. We offer a simplified and comprehensive approach to delivering and developing solution-based services. We pride ourselves on forming lasting relationships that allow our clients to trust our instruction and results. Our 5-star reviews and A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau highlight our financial ingenuity.
