Accounting Specialist, SABA - Barrington, IL

Ready for More Than Just Another Accounting Job?

Join a growing team where your work directly supports healthcare professionals, your relationships matter, and your contributions help shape the future of one of Savant's newest offices.

Savant Accounting & Business Advisory (SABA) is seeking an Accounting Specialist to join our newly expanded team in Barrington, Illinois. This office is the result of Savant's recent partnership with Professional Business Management (PBM), a respected firm founded in 1932 that built its reputation through exceptional client service, deep industry expertise, and long-standing relationships with healthcare professionals. As an Accounting Specialist, you'll become part of a team that helps private practice owners navigate the financial and operational demands of running successful businesses.

You'll work directly with clients, support accounting and payroll functions, and play a meaningful role during an exciting period of growth and transition as the Barrington team becomes part of the broader Savant family.

This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys building relationships, solving problems, staying organized, and being part of a team that believes great client service starts with great  this role, you can expect to focus in the following areas:

Accounting & Client Support Prepare bank reconciliations and monthly journal entries

Generate monthly financial statements

Communicate directly with clients regarding accounting questions and information need Prepare sales tax returns and support bookkeeping activitie

Process accounting functions through Quick Books Online and other accounting software

Maintain accurate financial records and documentation

Payroll Services Process client payrolls and payroll tax reporting

Support payroll deposits, annual reporting, and compliance activities

Assist clients with payroll-related questions and best practices

Team & Tax Season Support Assist with tax-related data gathering and organization

Support colleagues across accounting, payroll, and tax functions

Help ensure client deadlines are met with accuracy and professionalismA couple things to note about our Accounting Specialist position:

Location:

1300 S Grove Ave, Suite 201, Barrington, IL 60010

Schedule:

Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PMGrowth & Transition Opportunity:
This office recently joined Savant through the acquisition of Professional Business Management, a trusted firm that has served healthcare practices for over 90 years. You'll have the opportunity to contribute during a unique period of integration, helping preserve the client-first culture that made PBM successful while benefiting from the resources, technology, and growth opportunities available through Savant.

Relationship-Focused Work:
Unlike highly transactional accounting roles, this position offers meaningful interaction with clients and the opportunity to become a trusted resource to the businesses you support.

Busy Season Expectations:
During tax season, team members should expect approximately 50-60 hour work weeks as we work together to serve clients during their busiest time of year.a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb;}tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #;}tr th { background-color: #;}The Accounting Specialist position typically requires the following qualifications:

Education:

High School Diploma or GED required;
Associates degree preferred;
Bachelor's better still.

Experience:

2 years proven success in an accounting role doing bookkeeping services

Preferred Qualifications:

Ability to handle large client volumes while maintaining a high level of professionalism

Proficiency with Thomson Reuters software suiteA proven understanding of accounting and accounting practices

Proficiency with Word, Excel, Outlook, industry related software, and proprietary software

Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy

Excellent communication and listening skills

Client first attitude

Team player, collaborative, able to work with and through others

Must be available to work additional hours, potentially including Saturdays, during tax season (January - April) and as needed to relieve coworkers as necessary

What Sets Savant Apart Collaborative, integrated model across advisory, tax, and planning—no silos

Growth-oriented firm, offering meaningful opportunities for career development and long-term impact

Values-driven culture, grounded in excellence, integrity, lifelong learning, respect, growth, and servant leadership

Majority employee-owned, giving our team a…