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.

Digital Marketing & Communications Coordinator

Ostrow Reisin Berk & Abrams, Ltd. (ORBA), one of Chicago’s largest accounting firms, seeks a Digital Marketing & Communications Coordinator to support the development, coordination and implementation of a variety of digital marketing and communications projects and programs.

Candidates will be required to take a written test.

Position Summary

• Prepare various written communications, including press releases and other content
• Manage digital content submissions and coordinate all postings and e-mail blasts of industry group blogs, newsletters and other communications
• Develop content and maintain the firm’s various social media profiles (LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
• Maintain and optimize pages and content on the firm’s WordPress website
• Analyze, measure and report performance of all digital marketing platforms and provide analytics and metrics that determine the program’s success against stated goals
• Provide social media training and education to all firm employees
• Assist with a variety of industry group projects and research
• Support and assist in coordinating marketing and business development opportunities, client educational programs, and public relations and sponsorship opportunities
• Assist with the coordination of events, seminars and conferences

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications or related field required
• Minimum of two years previous marketing/business development experience in a professional services environment preferred
• Understands the needs and expectations of professional service firm clients
• Familiarity with the services provided by a professional services firm
• Ability to work effectively under pressure, prioritize workload and solve problems quickly
• Must be detail-oriented, organized, have excellent written and oral communications skills, proofreading skills and a strong client service orientation
• Must be able to exercise independent judgment when necessary
• Solid understanding of social media platforms, content distribution, analytics and SEO
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, MS Office products and marketing technology tools such as WordPress, ContactEase, Constant Contact and Google Analytics

Qualified candidates should submit their resumes to “ORBA Marketing Department” at info@orba.com.

Please, no telephone calls.

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.