Accountant, Tax Accountant, Public Accounting

Skokie, Illinois

Full Time

Public Accounting Firms

2 openings available.

NOT A REMOTE POSITION

Larry J Wolfe Ltd, a public accounting company in Skokie seeking an Accountant to join our team. The Company was established in 1982 and offers accounting, tax preparation, tax planning and tax controversy services to their clients. Larry Wolfe, CPA was honored in 2024 with the Illinois CPA Society Lifetime Achievement Award, the highest recognition given to a member for distinguished service to ICPAS and CPA profession;

in addition, has been recognized as one of the best CPAs in Illinois in Forbes magazine in 2026 and 2025.

• Prepare Individual and Business Income Tax Returns
• Prepare Bank reconciliations (Quick Books & Manually)
• Prepare Quarterly Payroll Reports
• Prepare Year-end related accounting entries
• Data entry related to bookkeeping into accounting software
• Knowledge of general ledger accounting and reconciliation
• Tax Oriented
• Client Contact
• Ability to manage and work with strict deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Highly detail-oriented

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting and/or Finance (related field preferred)
• 1-5 years of experience in public accounting
• Proficiency in Lacerte, Quick Books, Microsoft Word and Excel
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Organized and confident
• Strong work ethics

Larry J. Wolfe, Ltd. established in 1982 and is based in the Skokie area. The practice specializes in tax controversy; however, we offer accounting related services to individuals and business as well. Larry's concentration is tax resolution in Collection, Exam and Appeal matters with the Internal Revenue Service and State taxing agencies.