EXPERIENCED CANDIDATES

Ostrow Reisin Berk & Abrams, Ltd., one of Chicago’s top 25 largest public accounting firms (Crain’s), has a team-oriented, client-focused environment encouraging creativity, initiative and the free flow of ideas. Our diverse client base consists of highly successful, privately-held companies in a variety of industries, as well as not-for-profit organizations and high-net worth individuals and families. We have excellent opportunities for bright, ambitious, entrepreneurial individuals with good business sense and we thank you for your interest in ORBA.

Ostrow Reisin Berk & Abrams, Ltd. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, gender, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.

For information on available opportunities, contact:

Clare Chunduri, PRC                                                 Email: [email protected]
Ostrow Reisin Berk & Abrams, Ltd.
NBC Tower – Suite 1600
455 N. Cityfront Plaza Drive
Chicago, IL 60611

Audit Manager

Position Summary:

The Audit Manager is responsible for all phases of project and engagement management for multiple clients. Responsibilities include planning, directing and completing audits, developing and managing staff and reviewing financial statements and related technical accounting issues.

Essential Job Functions:

• Adhere to the highest degree of professional standards and strict client confidentiality
• Manage, direct and monitor client services teams on multiple engagements
• Plan, execute and direct complete audits
• Understand and manage firm risk on audits and proposals
• Manage, develop, train and mentor staff on projects and assess performance for engagement and year-end reviews
• Maintain active communication with clients to manage expectations, ensure satisfaction, make sure deadlines are met and lead change efforts effectively
• Consult, work with and service client base to make recommendations on business and process improvement and serve as a business s advisor to client
• Work closely with partners, managers and staff to integrate practice development skills into a team approach to client service and new business development
• Perform other miscellaneous duties and special projects as assigned

Experience and Skills:

• B.S. in Accounting or Finance and a CPA
• 5 to 7 years of progressive audit experience in public accounting or equivalent with experience in a medium to large sized public accounting firm.
• Outstanding written, interpersonal and presentation skills
• Excellent analytical, technical, and auditing skills
• Exceptional client service and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain outstanding client relationships
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and competing priorities in a rapidly growing, fast-paced and results based environment
• Strong leadership, business development, training, coaching and mentoring skills

Pay Transparency:

Estimated salary range is $115,000 – $155,000 and is dependent on skills and experience.

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Ostrow Reisin Berk & Abrams, Ltd. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, gender, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.

Audit Senior

Position Summary:

The Audit Senior is responsible for overseeing audit, review and compilation engagements and is responsible for resolving most accounting issues that arise during these engagements under the guidance of the Audit Manager and or the Audit Director. The individual will perform some engagements with minimal supervision and will direct staff and instruct them in the work to be performed, review the work completed by the staff and direct necessary revisions.

Essential Job Functions:

• Supervising the work of audit staff including reviewing their work and provide on the job training
• Conduct basic, specialized and complex financial, operational and compliance audits under the direction of the audit director.
• Perform risk assessment prior to the beginning of an audit engagement.
• Prepare the most complex work papers, to adequately document accounting & audit work performed and to support the conclusions reached.
• Prepare draft of financial statements and management letters. Will be expected to wrap up the engagement in a timely manner.
• Perform reviews and compilations
• Report progress of the audit, compilation or review engagement to both Audit Manager and Audit Director regularly
• Perform audit or review procedures as assigned by the Audit Managers or Audit Director
• Conduct research, prepare memorandums and summarize findings
• Demonstrate ability to assume responsibility for supervision of the daily fieldwork of engagements and client contact
• Prepare very complex individual, trust and business tax returns
• Prepare an evaluation of the staff on the engagement at the end of the engagement but give guidance to the staff when necessary during the engagement.
• Perform other miscellaneous duties and special projects as assigned.

Experience and Skills:

• B.S. in Accounting or Finance
• CPA preferred
• 3-5 years of progressive accounting & audit experience in public accounting
• Minimum of 1 year leading audits
• Experience preparing tax returns is a huge plus
• Experience with for-profit and non-for-profit clients
• Outstanding written, interpersonal and presentation skills
• Excellent analytical, technical, and auditing skills
• Exceptional client service and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain outstanding client relationships
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and competing priorities in a rapidly growing, fast-paced and results based environment
• Strong leadership, business development, training, coaching and mentoring skills

Pay Transparency:

Estimated salary range is $80,000 – $115,000 and is dependent on skills and experience.

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Temporary Accounting Clerk

Position Summary:

ORBA is looking for a Temporary Accounting Clerk to join the finance team. This position will perform a variety of general accounting (Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable), account reconciliations, detailed postings, billing and collection, and clerical support tasks. The ideal candidate must be detail-oriented, good with numbers and experienced in accounting systems (proficient with Sage Intacct a plus). This position has the potential to become permanent. It is a hybrid role, requiring the candidate to come into our Chicago office up to 2-3 times per week.

Essential Job Functions:

• Post and process all approved vendor invoices for payment.
• Verify all invoices are posted to proper general ledger accounts in accordance with company accounting policies.
• Maintain approved vendor files including all required tax and insurance information.
• Maintain accurate accounts payable schedule posting all required adjusting entries.
• Post cash receipts daily and scan related documentation.
• Reconcile company card and collect charge documentation.
• Billback sundry expenses to related clients.
• Provide invoice and retainer support.
• Assist with ORBA’s billing process.
• Assist with ORBA’s collections process.

Experience and Skills:

• Minimum of a high school degree
• Minimum of two years of experience with Accounts Payable/Receivable and/or credit card reconciliations.
• Familiar with Bill.com and Sage Intacct a plus
• Ability to function in a team environment
• Organizational skills with a focus on detail orientation.
• Excellent communication skills, written and oral.

Pay Transparency:

Estimated hourly range is $25 – $35 per hour and is dependent on skills and experience.

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Ostrow Reisin Berk & Abrams, Ltd. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, gender, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.

Tax Manager

Position Summary:

The Tax Manager is responsible for the efficient, accurate, and timely completion of income tax returns, proactively drives tax planning and tax consulting efforts, and serves as the primary day to day client contact, highly communicative and collaborates across the organization. Advanced technical skills in a variety of tax and accounting areas, along with well developed and applied management and supervisory skills are required.  The Tax Manager makes decisions on all but the most unusual tax situations.

Essential Job Functions:

• Technical acumen and technology
  • Remains up to date with new technologies and leverages firm technology to maximize team productivity and efficiency.
  • Demonstrates expertise in specialized tax subject matter.
  • Consistently demonstrate ownership and accountability for all assigned clients and projects.
  • Performs technical tax review and approval of all assigned projects and identifies basic, complex, and advanced issues, as applicable, during the engagement.
  • Tax technical skills encompasses various income tax types (e.g., form 1065, 1120-S, 1040), including multi-state matters (e.g., allocation and apportionment, pass through entity tax) 
  • Demonstrates the ability to provide quality tax planning to clients that encompasses the clients’ full business needs.
  • Maintains knowledge of general economic and political trends of possible tax or other legislation that could affect the business climate.
  • Manages tax research, the accuracy of the conclusion reached and ensures proper documentation of researched matters.
  • Manages special projects as requested from time to time by the directors.
  • Manages governmental tax examinations; may represent the client before the appropriate taxing authorities.
  • Possesses a complete knowledge of the firm’s philosophy and its opinions on tax matters. 
  • Performs other duties as may be assigned.
• Interpersonal and leadership
  • Serves as the primary day to day contact for clients.
  • Demonstrates deep and thorough understanding of the client’s objectives and goals.
  • Provides timely and accurate responses to client inquiries.
  • Communicates confidently and persuasively with team members and clients.
  • Provides open communication and real time feedback to staff to promote a positive learning environment.
  • Effectively communicates all aspects of work performed to clients, partners, and staff.
  • Participates actively in client meetings and tax planning efforts.
  • Stays up to date on technical matters and timely shares technical developments within the department.
  • Continually enhances your technical knowledge as well as the technical skills of staff members.
  • Supervises staff and seniors, provides feedback to them and evaluates their progress, and offers guidance and direction.
  • Identifies staff qualifications and reviews staff assignments, making sure they align with qualifications.
  • Works to develop responsible, trained staff by assisting in recruiting, performance evaluations, developing training aids, and acting as an instructor in professional development programs.
  • Supervises tax staff, provides on the job training, and provides mentorship.
  • Acts as a resource for associates and senior associates.
• Operational acumen
  • Applies the concepts of engagement profitability and budget monitoring to ensure that projects are concluded timely and profitably.
  • Review and finalize billing matters, including timely procurement of payments.
  • Delegates (and provides on the job training, as needed) effectively to staff for purposes of the staff’s professional growth.
  • Takes responsibility for the staff’s timely and accurate completion of delegated assignments.
  • Attuned to subordinate staff’s skill set and professional aspirations and proactively provides mentorship and guidance.
  • Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of the firm’s philosophy, reports, policies and opinions on technical matters.
  • Manages staff workloads to minimize non productive time and mitigate excessive overtime.
  • Demonstrates responsibility for all phases of multiple engagements; demonstrates exceptional time management / multi tasking skills on multiple engagements; and follows engagement planning and staff assignments
• Business development
  • Develops new client contacts and relationships that are beneficial to the firm.
  • Develops business opportunity leads and actively engages in networking opportunities.
  • Recognizes opportunities to provide additional services to current clients and demonstrates ability to cross sell firm’s services.
  • Demonstrates ability to initiate, nurture and develop relationships with prospective clients.
  • Participates in firm’s practice development efforts through involvement with referral sources, community and industry activities.

Experience and Skills:

• At least 5 years of experience in public accounting, demonstrating a proven progression in tax return complexity, scope and research. At least 2 years experience representing clients before taxing authorities.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience supervising and directing work of tax associates and senior associates.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required and Master’s degree in taxation required or similar advanced degree.
• Current and valid CPA required.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office in particular Excel and Word, CCH Axcess, BNA income tax planner, and online research tools.
• Ability to demonstrate sound judgment and analyzing problems logically and comprehensively, distinguishing between relevant and irrelevant information.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as independently.
• Ability to handle sensitive/confidential matters in a tactful and discreet manner.
• Ability to interface with a variety of management levels.
• Strong negotiation and persuasion skills.

Pay Transparency:

Estimated salary range is $115,000 – $185,000 and is dependent on skills and experience. 

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Ostrow Reisin Berk & Abrams, Ltd. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, gender, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.