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: [email protected]
Ostrow Reisin Berk & Abrams, Ltd.
NBC Tower – Suite 1500
455 N. Cityfront Plaza Drive
Chicago, IL 60611

Administrative Assistant

Position Summary:

Performs administrative and paraprofessional work for several Directors; general office functions; performs related work as required.

Essential Job Experience:

• Meets internal deadlines to match the client expectations for timely delivery of service.
• Handles regular correspondence with clients as delegated by Directors.
• Interaction and communication with Directors clients.
• Schedules appointments and keeps appointment calendars for multiple Directors using Microsoft Outlook.
• Prepares responses to client notices received from the IRS and other government body agencies.
• Arranges for meetings and conferences.
• Transcribes handwritten notes into documents.
• Receives, reads and routes incoming mail to Director.
• Composes routine correspondence.
• Edits and completes agreements according to Directors notes and preferences.
• Maintains files of correspondence and other records.
• Maintains control files of matters in progress.
• Enters Directors time and expenses into appropriate system.
• Prepares monthly billing invoices and account statements for each assigned Director.
• Answers telephone and answers routine questions or routes calls to appropriate staff members.
• Serves as backup to receptionist at regularly scheduled intervals.
• Performs simple bookkeeping and journal entries using QuickBooks.
• Ensures client data is collected in a timely manner to comply with filing requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as an administrative assistant/office manager.
• CPA or law firm experience strongly preferred.

Skills:

• Ability to perform several tasks concurrently with ease and professionalism.
• Proficiency with Windows OS and Microsoft Office applications. (Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook)
• Ability to work in a deadline driven environment.
• Proficiency in Google Docs
• Ability to perform clerical duties with speed and accuracy without immediate and constant supervision.
• Good personal and people skills.
• Desire to learn new skills
• Ability to demonstrate sound judgment and analyze problems logically and comprehensively. Distinguishes 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.

Benefits:

• Flexible hours and a hybrid work model
• 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 the CPA exam
• Discounted gym membership
• 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 a 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 Duties:

• 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 the 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 or 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 not-for-profit clients
• Ability to work collegially with client service teams
• Creative and thoughtful problem-solving skills
• Researching complex accounting and auditing issues in Checkpoint

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:

• Flexible hours and a hybrid work model
• 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 the CPA exam
• Discounted gym membership
• 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 a 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.

Employee Benefits Consultant

Position Summary:

The Employee Benefits Consultant is responsible for helping clients with the oversight, management, planning and compliance of employee benefit plans and activities. Advanced technical skills with employee benefit programs and compensation-related areas, along with superior qualified retirement plan skills. This role will have the individual spend most of their time with retirement plans and the rest with various other employee benefit programs, such as health & welfare plans. Being pro-active and having a passion for the role with a desire to make a meaningful contribution to growing the employee benefits practice is preferred.

Essential Duties:

• Review Form 5500 and 8955-SSA returns timely in a deadline-oriented environment.
• Bring significant retirement plan questions and suggested planning opportunities to the attention of the client.
• Research and propose resolutions to technical plan compliance matters.
• Complete and assess employer contribution allocations, plan valuations, participant statements and IRS plan compliance testing.
• Prepare client retirement plan illustrations, provide advisory plan design guidance, and prepare plan documents, as well as provide ongoing plan document support.
• Advise the client or client director as the liaison between the actuary and client on defined benefit plan contribution matters.
• Provide mentoring and on-the-job training to Form 5500 preparers.
• Assist directors and staff with plan document and operation interpretations, and advisement on plan compliance matters.
• Provide advisory service for and preparation of governmental employee benefit plan compliance corrections (VCP, SCP, DFVC, LFPRP, etc.) and filings.
• Participate in governmental employee benefit plan examinations and represent the client before the appropriate labor and taxing authorities.
• Assist clients with various qualified retirement plan and IRA rollovers, RMD calculations and trust interpretations for the account owners and beneficiaries.
• Develop the ability to recognize contribution opportunities, compliance issues, and expanded service opportunities with existing clients.
• Participate in the firm’s practice development efforts through involvement with referral sources, community, and industry activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• At least 8+ years of employee benefits experience with the majority of it working with qualified retirement plans, such as Defined Contribution and Defined Benefit plans.
• Strong technical knowledge of ERISA and IRS regulations pertaining to retirement plans.
• Prior experience in a consulting or professional services firm.
• Experience with FT Williams (Form 5500 and Form 8955-SSA) and Go File Room (or other file management software) is strongly preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (preferably in a business discipline, such as accounting or finance).
• ASPPA or CPA credentials strongly preferred.

Preferred Experience:

• Strong attention to detail and deadlines, and ability to prioritize.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office in particular Excel and Word software.
• Ability to demonstrate sound judgment and analyze problems logically and comprehensively.
• Capable to perform work independently or as a member of a team.
• Ability to handle sensitive/confidential matters in a tactful and discreet manner.
• Ability to interface with a variety of management levels.
• Ability to think creatively in seeking optimal solutions for clients.

Benefits:

• Flexible hours and a hybrid work model
• 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 the CPA exam
• Discounted gym membership
• 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 a 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.

Executive Assistant

Position Summary:

ORBA is searching for a well-organized Executive Assistant to support its firm leadership and the Executive Board. This role will coordinate and manage executive schedules, organize meetings, prepare strategic materials and plans, and support the Board with the preparation of agendas, materials, and minutes. This role serves as the eyes and ears for the CEO and COO, connecting departments, projects and critical business information to the CEO, COO and Executive Board, ensuring meetings and materials are efficient and effective. The Executive Assistant is a trusted partner to deliver against project deadlines and priorities of the business.

Depending on the candidate, this role can offer either a hybrid model with flexible hours or an in-office model at ORBA’s Chicago office.

Responsibilities:

• Anticipate the needs and use discretion when setting priorities to keep the CEO and COO updated and aware of meetings, agendas, travel, upcoming events, incoming emails & letters, situations relating to the administrative office, employees, and visitors
• Work closely with the CEO and COO to maintain project plans, track progress and deliverables for firm wide initiatives
• Manage and maintain the CEO and COO’s calendars as well as a firm-wide calendar
• Organize large meetings or events which may include multiple departments of the organization
• Schedule, generate and distribute reports to key business partners to track performance and organizational metrics
• Prepare and distribute agendas., meeting minutes and other supporting documentation for committee, department, ORBA wide meetings or frequent CEO/Director meetings
• Provide administrative assistance such as editing emails, drafting memos, and preparing communications on behalf of the CEO, COO and Executive Board
• Research matters and content for the CEO, COO and Executive Board
• Maintain comprehensive and accurate records and hold stakeholders responsible for accurate data entry and maintenance
• Track the employee onboarding process and coordinate activities with individuals and departments
• Serve as a back-up to the Receptionist
• Other duties, as assigned

Education and Experience:

• Associates degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred
• A minimum of 5 years of experience as Administrative Assistant or Executive Assistant preferred
• Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Practice Management System experience preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Time-management skills
• Ability to pay attention to detail
• Organization skills
• Ability to multitask
• Ability to protect confidential information
• Willingness to adapt to changes

Benefits:

• Flexible hours and a hybrid work model
• 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 the CPA exam
• Discounted gym membership
• 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 a 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.

Head of Tax Department

Position Summary:

The Head of the Tax Department is responsible for leadership, direction, guidance and control of the firm’s tax department activities to assure the short and long-term profitability and growth of the firm. Strong organizational and inter-personal skills are a must. Advanced technical skills in a variety of tax areas, along with well-developed and applied management and supervisory skills are required. This role will have the individual spend approximately 80% of their time managing and supervising the department and the other 20% performing tax review. Pro-active and passion for the role and desire to make a meaningful contribution to a growing tax department is preferred.

Essential Duties:

• Resource for tax specialists and A&A staff on specific tax issues and/or questions.
• Expert knowledge and experience with flow-through entity return review and technical issues.
• Delegates governmental tax examinations. Supervises tax staff and provides on-the-job training.
• Possesses a complete knowledge of the firm’s philosophy and its opinions on tax matters.
• Participates in firm’s practice development efforts through involvement with referral sources, community and industry activities.
• Utilization of skills developed over time to continue being an authoritative resource in the community, locally and nationally.
• Delegation and management of tax research projects to achieve an accurate and efficient product.
• Involved with hiring experienced staff members as they are needed.
• Meet with the Managing Director and Tax Directors on a regular basis with status and updates within the department.
• Oversight, understanding and evaluation of technology needs of the tax department.
• Maintenance of the firm’s tax library, including all research tools and software.
• Overview of research and technical information developed within the department.
• Must communicate with firm directors and staff in a timely manner, via e-mail or in-person
• Communication of tax information among our clients and professionals within the firm.
• Oversight of all administrative individuals and process involved with the tax department.
• Oversee the training and advancement of all individuals within the department consistent with the firm’s growth plans along with appropriate training for non-tax department professional staff that prepare tax returns.
• Lead and organize regular tax department meetings.
• Evaluate overall quality assurance within the department of all tax returns generated by the firm, including processes to assure the quality of our product.
• Assess staffing and skill levels needed to match the firm’s current and future client needs.
• Manage the department’s timely completion of tax work.
• Tax department organization for utilization and assignment of work to the appropriate staff.
• Strong organizational skills.

Education or Experience:

• At least 12 years experience in public accounting and /or family business practice, demonstrating a proven progression in tax return complexity, scope and research.
• Minimum of 5 years experience supervising, directing, and managing work of tax professionals, multiple tax department functions or as a department leader.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required and Master’s degree in Taxation required or similar advanced degree.
• Current and valid CPA required.

Skills:

• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Proactive instead of reactive.
• Passionate about taxes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office–in particular Excel and Word, GoSystem, planning software and online research software.
• Strong team-building experience and success (lead by example).
• Ability to demonstrate sound judgment and analyze 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.

Benefits:

• Flexible hours and a hybrid work model
• 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 the CPA exam
• Discounted gym membership
• 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 a 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.

Marketing & Business Development Manager

Position Summary:

ORBA, one of Chicago’s largest accounting firms, seeks a Marketing & Business Development Manager to work closely with the firm’s various practice and industry groups to execute and implement their strategic plans. The Marketing & Business Development Manager will also prepare responses to RFPs and assist and collaborate in the planning, development and implementation of a variety of marketing and business development projects and programs to achieve the firm’s marketing and business development objectives. Candidates will be required to take a written test.

Position Summary:

• Work proactively with the firm leadership and various practice and industry groups to manage, implement and execute industry and practice group marketing and business development plans and initiatives.
• Work closely with practice and industry groups to plan, execute and initiate follow-up in regard to activities, such as webinars, seminars and networking events.
• Prepare and monitor responses to RFPs and manage pipeline reporting.
• Engage in research, analysis and competitive intelligence-gathering for strategic planning, competitive firm positioning and business development activities.
• Provide support for all practice and industry group webinars, seminars, sponsorships and other events sponsored by the firm.
• Assist with research of prospective targets industries and markets to keep the groups up to date on industry trends, as well as to proactively identify opportunities for growth and implement programs to achieve desired growth.
• Engage in research and analysis and competitive intelligence-gathering for strategic planning and business development activities.
• Work with the Marketing Department Team to produce and update all print and online marketing materials.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required to meet firm goals and objectives.

Education or Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications or related field required. Five or more years of demonstrated success in business development, marketing and/or communications-related field, either in professional services (e.g., law, accounting, or consulting) or in a comparable position(s) in the corporate, trade association or academic sectors.
• Strong writing background, excellent proofreading and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure, prioritize workload, exercise independent judgment when necessary and solve problems quickly.
• Client-focused, results-driven.
• Demonstrated strategic thinking and problem-solving capability.
• Familiarity with professional services product offerings.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency with applicable software packages: Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator; Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Experience with SharePoint and webinar platforms preferred.

Benefits:

• Flexible hours and a hybrid work model
• 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 the CPA exam
• Discounted gym membership
• 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 a 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.

Paraprofessional/Administrative Assistant

Position Summary:

Performs administrative and paraprofessional work assisting several Directors; general office functions; performs related work as required. Will have significant interaction with firm clients and will function as client “relationship manager”.

Essential Job Functions:

• Obtains — from clients and/or firm team members — client & firm confidential data.
• Utilizes organizational skills and high level of detail to electronically file documents received.
• Receives electronic and hard copy information and scanning, filing as appropriate.
• Handles parts of the relationship and most administrated functions of onboarding new firm clients.
• Maintain passwords and log-in credentials to obtain authorized client data from outside parties.
• Meets deadlines to match client and firm expectations for timely delivery of service.
• Ensures client data is collected in a timely manner to comply with filing requirements.
• Monitors due dates for all team income tax filings.
• Seeks advice regarding issues and challenges relating to tax compliance.
• Identifies missing items to prepare income tax returns & other related engagement items.
• Organizes data and/or prepares & releases federal and various state income tax return extensions.
• Prepares certain tax forms (i.e. power of attorney forms and other).
• Handles regular correspondence with clients as delegated by Directors and other firm team members.
• Interacts and communicates with other firm teams and personnel, firm clients, prospects and other 3rd parties to assist when needed.
• Performs bookkeeping, journal entry posting, and report running using QuickBooks, excel and other similar software.
• Adapt to changing technology & software.
• Schedules appointments and keeps appointment calendars for multiple team members using Microsoft Outlook.
• Prepares responses to client income tax notices received from the IRS and other government body agencies.
• Arranges for meetings and conferences and may take notes.
• Receives, reads and routes incoming mail to Director.
• Composes routine correspondence.
• Helps management of Director incoming emails as requested.
• Maintains files of correspondence and other records.
• Maintains control files/task lists for matters in progress.
• Enters Director’s time and expenses into appropriate system.
• Prepares monthly billing invoices and account statements for each assigned Director.
• Manages director’s accounts receivable and follows up on unpaid client amounts due to the firm.
• Answers phone calls, reviews emails and other internal & external communication; answers questions or routes to appropriate team members.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education or Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as an administrative assistant/office manager/paraprofessional.
• CPA firm experience preferred.

Skills:

• Strong desire to assist others and learn.
• High level of patience to assist firm clients who often require close personal attention and detailed instructions to comply with complex tax laws.
• Ability to perform several tasks concurrently with ease and professionalism.
• Proficiency with Windows OS and Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook).
• Ability to work in a deadline driven environment.
• Knowledge of basic bookkeeping using QuickBooks software and Excel worksheets.
• Knowledge of tax return assembly and filing.
• Experience preparing income tax returns a plus.
• Ability to perform clerical duties with speed and accuracy without immediate and constant supervision.
• Desire to provide close personal attention to clients & co-workers.
• Desire to learn and be an integral member of a team.
• Good personal and people skills.
• Ability to demonstrate sound judgment and analyze problems logically and comprehensively. Distinguishes 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.

Benefits:

• Flexible hours and a hybrid work model
• 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 the CPA exam
• Discounted gym membership
• 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 a 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.

Senior Tax Manager

Position Summary:

The Senior Tax Manager is responsible for providing guidance to junior level tax staff on the completion of individual, corporate, partnership, and trust tax returns. They will also review the work of the tax preparer and correspond directly with the Director or Client.

Essential Duties:

• Review returns prepared by tax preparers.
• Bring significant tax questions and suggested planning opportunities to the attention of the Tax Director or Client.
• Research and propose resolution to technical tax matters.
• Complete tax returns timely in a deadline-oriented environment.
• Complete income tax projections and quarterly estimates.
• Demonstrate effective project management skills, inspire teamwork and responsibility with engagement team members, and use current technology and tools to enhance the effectiveness of deliverables and service.
• 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.
• Mentor and develop the technical and professional skills of tax staff.
• Develop the 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.
• Develop an area of tax expertise.
• Participate in the firm’s practice development efforts through involvement with referral sources, community and industry activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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
• Hold or working towards an advanced degree (MST or JD with Tax Emphasis)

Preferred Experience:

• 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 analyze 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.
• Ability to think creatively in seeking optimal solutions for clients.

Benefits:

• Flexible hours and a hybrid work model
• 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 the CPA exam
• Discounted gym membership
• 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 a 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.

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Position Summary:

ORBA is searching for a resilient, self-motivated Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our HR team. In this role, you further build and refine ORBA’s recruiting structure, develop engaging recruiting strategies, identify the best job applicants, and conduct interviews with potential hires. You will also collaborate with managers and department heads to develop improved talent acquisition strategies for successful full-cycle recruiting to meet ORBA’s staffing needs.

A successful Talent Acquisition Manager will be flexible and demonstrate excellent interpersonal and active listening skills. Ideal candidates should be able to foster lasting, professional relationships and have working knowledge of talent acquisition software.

Depending on the candidate, this role can offer either a hybrid model with flexible hours or a fully remote model.

Essential Duties:

• Manage full cycle selection process including conducting initial screens, scheduling interviews with the departments, soliciting feedback from both the Department Leaders as well as the candidate and preparing offers
• Manage ongoing candidate relationship during the hiring life cycle
• Work closely with Department Leaders to identify recruiting needs and sourcing strategies to fill vacancies.
• Prepare and post attractive job descriptions to online job boards or circulate them via other channels, such as email, direct sourcing campaigns or social media
• Analyze existing talent acquisition procedures and develop new, more efficient methods of finding great candidates
• Visit campuses to meet and recruit ambitious and skilled individuals to join our team.
• Develop relationships with key representatives within universities including career services, professors, deans, and accounting societies.
• Use resume parsers, applicant tracking systems (ATS), and candidate relationship management (CRM) software to streamline recruitment processes
• Provide updates directly to Managers and Directors accordingly
• Create and maintain talent pools and accurate candidate data
• Complete reference and background checks
• Network with industry professionals and keep abreast of developments in talent acquisition
• Other projects and duties, as assigned

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, business administration, human resources management, or related field
• A minimum of 2 years of experience recruiting in the corporate sector may be preferred
• Experience recruiting in professional services preferred
• Competency in full-cycle recruiting may be required
• Working knowledge of applicant tracking systems (ATS)
• Knowledge of Employment Law (Federal & State)
• Working knowledge of talent management software
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to protect confidential information
• Ability to effectively present information and interact with different personalities
• Be a self-starter and work well without constant supervision
• Willingness to adapt to changes

Benefits:

• Flexible hours and a hybrid work model
• 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 the CPA exam
• Discounted gym membership
• 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 a 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.

Tax Manager (Athletes and Entertainers)

Position Summary:

We are seeking Tax Managers to assist in our rapidly expanding Athletes and Entertainers practice area. This position is responsible for the review of complex individual income tax returns with multi-state filing requirements, as well as related entity level returns. The Tax Manager will provide guidance to junior level tax staff on the completion of various tax returns, be responsible for ongoing tax planning, responses to tax authority notices and inquiries and other financial issues that arise among these clients throughout the year.

Essential Duties:

• Review complex individual multi-state income tax returns and related corporate, partnership, trust and S-corporation tax returns prepared by experienced tax preparers
• Bring significant tax questions and suggested planning opportunities to the attention of the Tax Director or Client
• 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, and use current technology and tools to enhance the effectiveness of deliverables and service
• 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
• Mentor and develop the technical and professional skills of tax staff
• Develop ability to recognize tax issues, business problems and expanded service opportunities with existing clients
• Respond to tax authorities appropriately
• Perform other duties as assigned

Education and Experience:

• At least 7 years of experience preparing and reviewing complex individual income tax returns with multi-state filing requirements
• Experience preparing and reviewing corporate, partnership and S-corporation tax returns
• Experience working with athletes and entertainers preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and current CPA license
• Hold or working towards an advanced degree (MST or JD with Tax Emphasis) preferred

Skills:

• Strong communication skills, both oral and written
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office in particular Excel and Word, Axcess, GoSystem, tax-planning software and cloud-based tax research software
• 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
• Ability to think creatively in seeking optimal solutions for clients

Benefits:

• Flexible hours and a hybrid work model
• 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 the CPA exam
• Discounted gym membership
• 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 a 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.

Tax Senior

Position Summary:

Responsible for preparing, organizing and coordinating clients’ tax data for the accurate, timely completion of individual tax returns and all levels of corporate, partnership, S-corp and trust tax returns.

Essential Duties:

• Review tax information submitted by the client for completeness; meet/call clients with questions
• Possess knowledge of tax regulations in order to answer clients’ questions
• Prepare individual, corporate, partnership, trust and S-corp tax returns of various complexities
• Prepare amended returns of any variety and complexity
• Prepare personal tax projections
• Respond to tax notices of any sort
• Perform tax research projects
• Prepare employee benefit plan tax returns, carryback returns for NOL’s and payroll tax returns
• Make adjusting entries and complete trial balances in order to prepare a tax return.
• Maintain a good understanding of depreciation and depreciation computer software package in order to set up clients and read and understand depreciation reports
• Prepare tax accruals as may be required in preparing corporate tax returns
• Work with confidential client matters
• Begin to participate in the firm’s practice development efforts through involvement with referral sources, community and industry activities
• Perform other duties as may be assigned

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required
• Minimum of 2 years of tax experience
• Hold current CPA license or has passed parts of the CPA exam
• Experience preparing individual, corporate and partnership tax returns are required
• Experience preparing trusts, 990s and 5500s are a plus
• Multi-state tax experience is a plus

Skills:

• Strong communication skills, both oral and written
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office in particular Excel and Word
• Proficiency with GoSystem or ProSystem required
• Ability to demonstrate sound judgment and analyze 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

Benefits:

• Flexible hours and a hybrid work model
• 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 the CPA exam
• Discounted gym membership
• 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 a 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.

Tax Senior (Athletes and Entertainers)

Position Summary:

We are seeking experienced tax preparers to assist in our rapidly expanding Athletes and Entertainers practice area. This position will be responsible for preparing, organizing and coordinating clients’ tax data for the accurate, timely completion of complex individual income tax returns with multi-state filing requirements. In addition, the right person will handle ongoing tax planning and other financial issues that arise through-out the year.

Essential Duties:

• Review tax information submitted by client for completeness; meet/call clients with questions
• Possess knowledge of tax regulations in order to answer clients’ questions
• Prepare complex individual multi-state income tax returns and related corporate, partnership, trust and S-corporation tax returns as needed
• Prepare personal tax projections
• Respond to tax notices
• Perform tax research projects
• Work with confidential client matters
• Perform other duties as may be assigned

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required
• Minimum of 2 years of tax experience
• Hold current CPA license or has passed parts of the CPA exam
• Experience preparing complex individual income tax returns with multi-state and local issues required
• Experience working with athletes and entertainers preferred

Skills:

• Strong communication skills, both oral and written
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office in particular Excel and Word
• Proficiency with Axcess and GoSystem preferred
• 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

Benefits:

• Flexible hours and a hybrid work model
• 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 the CPA exam
• Discounted gym membership
• 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 a 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.