Senior Accountant
Alton, Madison County, Illinois, 62002, USA
Listed on 2025-12-31
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Accounting
Tax Accountant, Financial Reporting -
Finance & Banking
Tax Accountant, Financial Reporting
Base pay range
$70,000.00/yr - $85,000.00/yr
Human Resource/Talent Acquisition at Scheffel BoyleAbout the Company
Scheffel Boyle CPAs more than just a CPA firm to our clients. We become part of their business and serve as a close advisor to them on their financial decisions. We develop innovative solutions for their specific business challenges. We thoroughly enjoy putting our depth of knowledge and experience to work to give our clients the edge in their business.
About the RoleAs a Senior Accountant, you will be working on both taxes and audits. You will have the opportunity to work on audits and reviews of governments, private and public companies and employee benefit plans of various sizes and industries. You will supervise, plan, and perform audits. In addition, you will be responsible for the preparation of corporate, partnership, trust and individual income tax returns.
You will prepare work papers, perform tax research, analyze tax notices and draft responses, and assist in tax planning and the preparation of projections. To succeed in this role, you should have a foundational knowledge of accounting principles with a desire to build your technical knowledge and client relationship skills.
- Conduct financial statement engagements from planning to report presentation.
- Preparation of both business and individual income tax returns and identify tax planning opportunities.
- Prepare general ledger entries by maintaining records and files; reconciling accounts.
- Conduct research of various accounting and tax issues.
- Must be able to work additional hours during tax season, including weeknights and weekends, with compensation.
- Minimal travel may be required, with mileage reimbursement.
- Integrity, credibility, and commitment to Scheffel Boyle’s mission.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, or a Bachelor’s Degree in Business with emphasis on Accounting.
- 3+ years experience working in public accounting.
- Relevant certification (e.g. CPA, CMA) preferred but not required.
- Experience with major accounting and tax software packages including CCH Prosystems Tax, Caseware, Sage, Quick Books and other applicable software products is preferred.
- Strong written and verbal communication.
- Effective time management, strong analytical skills, and attention to detail is pertinent in a fast paced and deadline-driven environment.
- Have a knack for problem solving and bringing solutions to the table.
- Desire to be an important member of a large team; working both collectively and independently.
- Must have a high level of respect for confidentiality.
- Competitive salary package.
- CPA Passing Bonus with PTO for taking the exam.
- Only required to work 48 hours in office for tax season/15 days work from home during non-tax season.
- Flexible Spending Account (Cafeteria Plan).
- Earned PTO for overtime worked during busy season, paid holidays, and vacation/PTO package.
- Company-Paid Life Insurance.
- Flexible Scheduling.
- Outside of Tax Season:
Possibility of 4-day work week. - Short and long-term disability insurance.
- 401(k) with company-matching contribution plan.
- Membership reimbursement for approved civic and professional activities.
- Continuing Education provided through corporate programming.
Mid-Senior level
Employment typeFull-time
Job functionAccounting/Auditing
IndustriesAccounting
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