Accountant Job at Specialized Accounting Services, LLC in Pleasant Prairie

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Grow with us! Accountant opportunity at a Top Workplace. We're searching for an Accountant who thrives on delivering accurate, timely financial reporting and building strong client relationships. In this role, you'll be the go-to expert creating the data that drives our clients' financial success.

Your success will be measured by your ability to stay productive, keep clients happy, and foster lasting partnerships — not just crunch numbers.

Join a team where your work makes a difference and your skills are truly valued.

Here’s a quick snapshot of what makes SAS special:

• Voted Kenosha County’s Best Place to Work (2020) and a Top Workplace by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (2021)
• Fast Five (2012) and Small Business of the Year Award Winner (2015) for Rapidly Growing Company in Kenosha County
• Casual dress environment
• Professional development opportunities and tuition reimbursement
• CPA bonus program
• Monthly employee appreciation events
• Early dismissal days & flexible scheduling
• A strong commitment to work-life balance

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Understanding the internal and client software systems
• QuickBooks Desktop and QuickBooks Online
• Microsoft Office
• Understanding of clients’ POS systems and operations
• Reconciling balance sheet accounts including but not limited to bank accounts, accounts receivable, and accounts payable
• Preparing and reviewing income statements
• Maintaining clients’ workpapers up to date
• Providing high level of support to the internal staff
• Tracking the status of deliverables and communicating on a routine basis to the team
• Providing appropriate customer services to internal and external clients
• Preparation of Corporate and Personal tax returns.
• Completing other duties as assigned
• Recognizing opportunities for growth within SAS (tax, payroll, financial services) and communicating it to the Accounting Supervisor
• Client workload expectations (typically assigned 50-70 clients on a monthly, quarterly, and/or annual basis)

Education, Experience, Qualifications And Skills

• Associate’s degree in accounting or relevant experience of 3+ years is required.
• Ability to handle numerous responsibilities and meet deadlines is required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks Online and QuickBooks Desktop is required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (V-Lookups & Pivot Tables) is required.
• Past experience in preparing income returns is required. Experience with Ultra Tax is preferred.

SALARY: $58,000 - $65,000

Physical Requirements NOTE: This is largely a sedentary role; however, filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand as necessary.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing and Finance