Senior Accountant; EA​/CPA

About Chawla & Associates

For nearly 30 years, Chawla & Associates has been a trusted accounting partner to hundreds of clients across Naperville and the western suburbs. We re a full-service CPA firm specializing in tax preparation, strategic tax advisory, small business accounting, and bookkeeping services.

What makes us different? We combine the expertise of a larger firm with the personalized attention of a boutique, local practice. Our clients—from tech consultants and medical professionals to growing small businesses—appreciate our proactive approach to tax planning and our commitment to helping them achieve financial clarity and growth.

As we continue to expand, we re looking for experienced professionals who want to make a real impact and grow alongside our firm.

We re seeking a Senior Accountant (CPA or EA) to join our growing team and play a key role in delivering exceptional service to our diverse client base. This is a full‑time, on‑site position in our Naperville office.

In this role, you ll wear multiple hats: client advisor, technical expert, and team leader. You ll manage your own portfolio of clients while also helping develop our junior staff and strengthen our internal accounting operations.

• Client Services: Prepare financial statements, manage monthly close processes, and provide strategic financial insights to help small business clients make informed decisions
• Tax Support: Assist with tax preparation and filings during busy season, identify tax planning opportunities throughout the year
• Team Leadership: Mentor and develop junior accounting staff, manage our back office team
• Systems & Process: Maintain accurate records in Quick Books, develop efficient workflows, ensure compliance with GAAP and regulatory requirements
• Business Development: Build strong client relationships, identify opportunities for additional services

Why This Role Matters: You ll be a trusted advisor to small business owners who rely on your expertise to navigate financial decisions. Your work directly impacts their success—and our firm s growth.

Must Have:

• Active CPA or EA license
• 5+ years of experience in public accounting, or equivalent (ideally with small to mid‑size firms)
• Strong technical knowledge: financial statements, month‑end close, journal entries, reconciliations
• Proficiency in Quick Books and Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience managing or mentoring staff
• Excellent communication skills – you ll be explaining complex financial concepts to non‑accountant business owners
• Bachelor s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Nice to Have:

• Tax preparation experience (we ll train you on our systems)
• Experience with Ultra Tax, Safe Send, or other Thomson Reuters products
• Familiarity with tech consulting, medical, or professional services industries
• Process improvement mindset

What You ll Bring:

• Self‑starter mentality: You d need to be told what to do – you see what needs to happen and make it happen, ensuring proper follow‑through and implementation
• Growth mindset: You re excited to learn, develop, and take on new challenges
• Collaborative spirit: You work well independently but also thrive in team environments
• Positive attitude: You bring energy and motivation to your work

• Salary: $60,000 – $80,000 annually (commensurate with experience)
• Benefits: 401(k) plan (after minimal initial criteria met)
• Schedule: Flexible scheduling to support work‑life balance
• Growth: Clear advancement opportunities as the firm expands
• Culture: Work/life balance, commitment to giving back to veterans and local community

• Work/Life Balance
• Giving back to local community and veterans
• Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles in practice

Interested candidates should submit their resume and a brief cover letter explaining why you re interested in joining Chawla & Associates CPAs.

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Equal Opportunity Employer All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and have U.S. residency at the time of application.