CAS Senior Associate Senior Accountant
Lincolnshire, IL - USA
Job Summary
Mowery & Schoenfeld LLC is adding a Client Advisory Services (CAS) Senior Associate to our growing CAS Advisory team. Current audit associates and senior audit associateswithin public accounting firms are strongly preferred as their experience and client-facing polish align well with this opportunity!
Our diverse client base offers a wide range of experiences and challenges. Continued professional growth and development are supported through exposure to clients of varying size and industries. This role will work directly with senior management and make a meaningful impact on the growth of our clients.
Key Responsibilities
Client Accounting advisory projects including accounting remediations implementations of new procedures U.S. GAAP conversions etc.
Month-end close process
Preparation of financial statements
Client trainings on new procedures and accounting principals
Preparation of financial forecasts & KPI reports
Bank statement reconciliation
Accounts Payable (bill entry disbursements manage vendor relationships etc.)
Accounts Receivable (invoice creation cash receipts recording etc.)
Payroll accounting
Retirement contributions processing
Maintenance of sub-ledgers for all balance sheet accounts
Accounting support or preparation of various business tax filings (payroll tax sales tax etc.)
Accounting support on annual audits and transaction projects
Our ideal candidate is a certified public accountant (CPA) or is CPA eligible with at least 2 years of experience in addition the role requires:
Bachelors degree in accounting required advanced degree a plus
CPA eligibility
Demonstrated analytical organizational interpersonal project management time management written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated ability to provide exceptional client service
Commitment to continuous learning
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office particularly Word and Excel
Join a Firm That Expects More and Gives More
Were building a firm of people who take pride in doing things the right way.
Were looking for individuals who are:
Intellectually curious You think critically ask better questions and dont settle for surface-level answers.
Hardworking You bring determination and follow-through especially when it matters most.
Personable You build trust naturallywith clients and teammates alike.
Driven You care about growth accountability and becoming exceptional at your craft.
Client Service Oriented You understand that responsiveness quality and relationships are what define great firms.
What Makes Us Different
We believe our people want:
Meaningful client relationships not just compliance work
A team of high performers not passengers
Clear expectations and accountability not ambiguity
Opportunities to grow into leaders not static roles
A voice in shaping the firms future not just executing tasks
Were intentional about building a culture where performance matters collaboration is real and people take ownership.
Who Will Thrive Here
Youll do well here if you:
Take initiative without waiting to be asked
Care about the details and the bigger picture
Communicate clearly and confidently
Are career driven and motivated
Want to be part of a team that pushes each other to be better
Mowery & Schoenfeld LLC is an accounting and advisory services firm headquartered in Lincolnshire Illinois with satellite offices in the Chicago Loop Downtown Miami and the Philippines. Our organization is focused on providing personalized service to each client building a lasting and trusted relationship. Made up of 20 partners and over 200 total employees Mowery & Schoenfeld ranks among the top ten firms in Illinois and recently named one of the largest accounting firms in Chicago by Crains Chicago Business.
We take culture seriously by providing a supportive environment focused on growth. Our Firm has been named a Best Firms to Work For by Accounting Today a Best Firms for Women by Accounting Today and a Best Place to Work in Chicago by Crains Chicago Business. Mowery & Schoenfeld offers comprehensive tax assurance transaction advisory outsourced accounting wealth management international tax and business advisory services.
Through our M&S Cares program we prioritize giving back and provide opportunities for our team to support our larger community. We are grateful to be recognized with the Illinois CPA Societys Time and Talent Public Service Volunteerism Award awarded to only one firm each year.
We are always looking for employees with a focus on growth community and superior client service to join our team.
Mowery & Schoenfeld is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or job applicant because of race color religion national origin sex physical or mental disability or age.
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Required Experience:
Senior IC