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:

Andrew J. Butkus, Jr., PHR                                     Email: abutkus@orba.com
Ostrow Reisin Berk & Abrams, Ltd.
NBC Tower – Suite 1500
455 N. Cityfront Plaza Drive
Chicago, IL 60611

Accounting Services Staff

Position Summary:

The Accounting Services Staff is responsible for processing assigned client engagements within the department in a cost-effective and professional manner including, but not limited to, computer-compiled financial statement engagements, outsourced Controller services, QuickBooks support and payroll tax/sales tax reporting issues.

Essential Job Functions:

• Process financial statements and all related payroll, sales and business tax returns personally assigned within the Accounting Services Department
• Assist clients with individualized accounting needs and tax compliance
• Prepare payroll and sales tax returns and annual W-2’s and 1099’s
• Prepare bank reconciliations monthly, if needed
• Research accounts payable and accounts receivable issues as needed.
• Assist Directors with initial client visits for prospective Accounting Services clients
• Assist Directors with tax planning or special client projects
• Assist new or existing clients with business start-ups
• Maintain daily record of time spent on engagements
• Assure timely turnaround of assigned and supervised engagements
• Travel to clients and access to an automobile is required

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent
• 4+ years of bookkeeping and accounting experience, public accounting experience a plus

Skills:

• Very strong knowledge of QuickBooks software
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, in particular Excel and Word
• Ability to function in a team environment
• Ability to interface with a variety of management levels

Benefits:

• Opportunity to partner daily with Directors and work closely with other staff and clients
• Dress for your day attire (jeans in the office and appropriate attire at clients)
• Tuition reimbursement on degrees of Masters in Accounting and Masters in Taxation
• Reimbursement for CPA Review course
• Gym in the building
• Payment of CPE and professional membership costs
• Mentoring and Leadership Development Programs
• Fun firm sponsored social events
• Generous paid time off and holiday time
• 15% referral fee for bringing in new clients
• Competitive compensation package and broad range of insurance programs

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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

Education and Experience:

• 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

Skills:

• 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

Benefits:

• Very low overnight travel of between 5 to 10%
• Opportunity to partner daily with Directors and work closely with other staff and clients
• Flexible hours
• Dress for your day attire (jeans in the office and appropriate attire at clients)
• Tuition reimbursement on degrees of Masters in Accounting and Masters in Taxation
• Reimbursement for CPA Review course
• Gym in the building
• Payment of CPE and professional membership costs
• Mentoring and Leadership Development Programs
• Fun firm sponsored social events
• Generous paid time off and holiday time
• 15% referral fee for bringing in new clients
• Competitive compensation package and broad range of insurance programs

Apply Now

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.

Quality Control Manager

Position Summary:

The Candidate’s primary scope of responsibility includes the review of financial statements and inspection of audit workpapers to ensure compliance with all relevant professional and regulatory standards and Firm policies, procedures and practices. The Candidate will need to interact with others across all levels of the Firm and on occasion with clients and must have the ability to manage multiple projects. The Candidate will report to the Director of Quality Control. This individual will be involved in the following responsibilities/functions and should possess the following qualifications:

Essential Duties:

• Assist in development and maintenance of the Firm’s Accounting and Auditing professional practice policies and standards
• Perform pre-issuance technical review of financial statements
• Perform post-issuance review of attest work papers and communicate results to Quality Control department management and engagement personnel
• Apply GAAP, GAAS, and GAGAS procedures consistently within complex situations and write technical consultation memoranda on GAAP, GAAS, and GAGAS issues
• Develop firm templates to assist engagement teams in implementing new GAAP, GAAS, and GAGAS standards
• Assist in monitoring compliance with the Firm’s quality control system
• Assist with the implementation of new accounting and audit standards
• Serve as a technical resource to partners, managers and staff
• Proactively participate in engagement team planning and team discussion meetings when deemed appropriate by Quality Assurance department leadership
• Identify areas that need or could benefit from improvement and develop practice aids, tools and methodology to affect change
• Maintain technical skills by studying trends and developments in quality management, participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks and participating in professional organizations
• Assist in developing firm continuing professional education program materials and lead training sessions.
• Mentor staff in areas requiring quality related improvement and otherwise contribute to their professional development.
• Present internally and/or externally at continuing professional development seminars (live and/or webcast)
• Participate in firm triennial peer and other regulatory inspections that may arise

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Accounting
• Active CPA
• 10+ years of Public Accounting experience, 1-2 years in the Quality Control function strongly preferred
• Extensive knowledge/experience of the following: U.S. GAAP, GAAS, GAGAS, and Single Audit and Uniform Guidance and not-for-profit industry
• Employee benefit plan industry experience (ERISA)
• Ability to work in a paperless environment
• Excellent interpersonal skills and strong work ethic
• Proficiency in presenting to large groups
• Excellent communication and computer skills, including strong knowledge of MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint
• Knowledge of Prosystems fx Engagement and/or Advanceflow
• Ability to work collegially with client service teams
• Creative and thoughtful problem solving skills
• Researching complex accounting and auditing issues in Checkpoint

Preferred Experience:

• Yellow Book, Single Audit, Not-for-Profit, and employee benefit plans
• Working with CCH Engagement and/or Advanceflow and PPC
• Database management and workflow software tools
• Working in a paperless environment

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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.

Senior Tax Manager

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

Ostrow Reisin Berk & Abrams, Ltd. (ORBA) seeks an individual with strong complex individual income tax return knowledge to work closely with clients and Directors. The role would review multi-state individual tax returns and work with the Directors to develop client relationships, provide proactive tax planning and consulting throughout the year. Position allows for remote work schedule.

The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of experience with at least 5 years of review experience. Knowledge of multi-state tax fillings, hedge funds, PTP’s and other higher level skills required. Must be organized, willing to train and develop other staff, have strong interpersonal skills and be a team player.

Experience with CCH Axcess or Prosystem is a plus, MST or a JD is a plus.

Essential Job Functions:

• Review returns prepared by tax preparers
• Research and propose resolution to technical tax matters
• Complete income tax projections and quarterly estimates
• Demonstrate effective project management skills, inspire teamwork and responsibility with engagement team members
• Maintain involvement in all aspects of client relationships
• Provide supervision and on-the-job training to tax preparers
• Participate in staff performance evaluations and provide verbal and written feedback
• Develop ability to recognize tax issues, business problems and expanded service opportunities with existing clients
• Participate in governmental tax examinations; represent the client before the appropriate taxing authorities.
• Participate in the firm’s practice development efforts through involvement with referral sources, community and industry activities

Education and Experience:

• At least 10+ years of experience preparing and reviewing complex individual tax returns
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required
• Hold current CPA license
• Hold or working towards an advanced degree (MST or JD with Tax Emphasis)

Skills:

• Strong communication skills, both oral and written
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office in particular Excel and Word, CCH Axcess, tax-planning software and cloud-based tax research software.
• Ability to demonstrate sound judgment and analyzing problems logically and comprehensively
• 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 think creatively in seeking optimal solutions for clients

Benefits

• Dress for your day attire (jeans in the office and appropriate attire at clients)
• Tuition reimbursement for ongoing Masters in Taxation courses
• Payment of CPE and professional membership costs
• Firm sponsored social events
• Generous paid time off and holiday time
• 15% referral fee for bringing in new clients
• Competitive compensation package and broad range of insurance programs

Apply Now

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.

Specialized Individual Tax Return Group Leader

Ostrow Reisin Berk & Abrams, Ltd. (ORBA), one of Chicago’s largest accounting firms, seeks a Specialized Individual Tax Return Group Leader. This individual would have 10-15 years of strong, individual income tax return knowledge. Role is to review tax returns, develop relationships with clients, lead a team of 2-4 individuals throughout the year with significant demand during key tax season periods. Individual will be involved with quarterly estimates, handling and overseeing tax notices.

Need to know CCH Axcess or Prosystem, be very organized and have strong interpersonal skills to work with clients and the Directors.

The work is very seasonal so the position may allow for a flexible schedule outside of the busy season.

Reports to the Head of Tax.

Essential Job Functions:

• Review returns prepared by tax preparers
• Research and propose resolution to technical tax matters
• Complete income tax projections and quarterly estimates
• Demonstrate effective project management skills, inspire teamwork and responsibility with engagement team members
• Maintain involvement in all aspects of client relationships
• Provide supervision and on-the-job training to tax preparers
• Participate in staff performance evaluations and provide verbal and written feedback
• Develop ability to recognize tax issues, business problems and expanded service opportunities with existing clients
• Participate in governmental tax examinations; represent the client before the appropriate taxing authorities.
• Participate in the firm’s practice development efforts through involvement with referral sources, community and industry activities

Education and Experience:

• At least 10+ years of experience preparing and reviewing complex individual, corporate, partnership and S-corp tax returns
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required
• Hold current CPA license

Skills:

• Strong communication skills, both oral and written
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office in particular Excel and Word, CCH Axcess, tax-planning software and cloud-based tax research software.
• Ability to demonstrate sound judgment and analyzing problems logically and comprehensively
• 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 think creatively in seeking optimal solutions for clients

Benefits

• Dress for your day attire (jeans in the office and appropriate attire at clients)
• Tuition reimbursement for ongoing Masters in Taxation courses
• Payment of CPE and professional membership costs
• Firm sponsored social events
• Generous paid time off and holiday time
• 15% referral fee for bringing in new clients
• Competitive compensation package and broad range of insurance programs
  

  Apply Now

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.