Senior Accountant

Job Duties:

The Tax Services Department of our growing public accounting firm is seeking an organized, motivated, and detail-oriented Senior Accountant. The ideal candidate will demonstrate professionalism, strong technical skills, and a commitment to delivering exceptional client service.

Key Responsibilities

Budgeting

• Prepare, analyze, and monitor client budgets to support financial planning, operational efficiency, and informed business decisions.

Financial Forecasting & Projections

• Develop financial forecasts, projections, and cash flow analyses to assist clients with strategic planning and future financial decisions.

Financial Statement Analysis

• Review and analyze client financial statements to evaluate financial performance, identify trends, and provide meaningful insights to clients.

Tax Planning & Consulting

• Assist with implementing and communicating tax planning strategies to minimize tax liabilities, improve tax efficiency, and support clients' financial objectives.

Consolidated Trial Balance Preparation & Review

• Prepare and reconcile consolidated trial balances and eliminating journal entries to ensure accuracy and completeness of consolidated financial statements

Due Diligence

• Participate in financial due diligence engagements by reviewing financial records, identifying potential risks, and evaluating financial implications of business transactions in collaboration with managers, partners, and other professional advisors.

Complex Tax Return Preparation

• Prepare federal and state tax returns for individuals, corporations and partnerships, ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable tax laws and regulations.

Client Interaction

• Verbal and written client interaction through effective communication, responsiveness, and a commitment to providing exceptional client service.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting required
• CPA certified or CPA exam eligible required
• Public accounting tax experience preferred
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Software proficiencies include: Microsoft Copilot or equivalent AI-powered tools, Microsoft Office, CCH Axcess, QuickBooks

Careers at KEB

KEB is a regional accounting firm located in the Midwest. We have earned an excellent reputation for being a high-quality firm that provides outstanding client service. Therefore, we attract highly motivated team members who enjoy working in a friendly, team-oriented atmosphere. KEB offers a competitive wage and benefit package and salary is commensurate with experience. Because of our size and location, we service a diverse group of clients. KEB's diverse client base provides great opportunities to work with clients in finance and banking, construction, retail/wholesale, not-for-profit, government, insurance, small business, healthcare, agribusiness and manufacturing.

KEB is an Equal Opportunity Employer.