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

Desktop Support

Certifications:

The following in an IT-related learning track is required:

• Microsoft MCSA or better

Responsibilities:

• Address user tickets regarding Desktops and Laptops as well as the VDI (VMware Horizon) and Remote Desktop Farm (Microsoft Remote Desktop Session Host) Environment: This includes the Operating System, Drivers, Network, Browsers, Software, Printers, Scanners and other peripherals.
• Ability to determine when to direct unresolved issues to the next level of support personnel or when to reach out to vendor support.
• Assist in setting up new users with various hardware, software and user accounts.
• Assist in creating and deploying standardized departmental system images.
• Keep ORBA’s End-User Computing Environment up to date, free of vulnerabilities, patched and virus free.
• Documenting technical processes and procedures in an internalized Knowledge Management System.
• Ability to create detailed user documentation / guides and train end users in a way that is clear and straight forward for any level of user.
• Maintaining asset records for all deployed equipment as well as all available equipment.

Education and Experience:

• Minimum 3+ year(s) in a Desktop Support / End User Computing Support level position including deploying machines, imaging machines, creating and servicing images for machines. We use 100% Windows 10 Enterprise.
• Minimum 3+ year(s) using Microsoft Office 2013+ applications.
• Minimum 3+ year(s) using a ticketing system for Problem/Incident tracking, ticket triage, escalation, SLA. ITIL knowledge is preferred.
• Minimum 3+ year(s) of hands-on experience configuring users with Office 365 and/or Exchange 2013/2016/2019.
• Minimum 2+ year(s) using Remote Management Tools to troubleshoot and resolve incidents e.g. Kaseya, N-able, Goverlan, ScreenConnect. Many users are remote, you must be comfortable troubleshooting issues remotely.
• Minimum 2+ year(s) of deploying software onto End-User machines.

Skills:

• Working knowledge of IT concepts e.g. Group Policy (Including Order of Processing, User vs Computer, Inheritance, Loopback), Organizational Units, GPUpdate, GPResult, PerfMon, Event Viewer, WinDbg (BSOD Crash Dumps), DISM, SysPrep, PXE, DHCP, IP Addressing, Subnets, VLANs, DNS, VPNs.
• Working knowledge of IT security concepts e.g. Least Privileged Security (Audited / Restricted Local Admin Usage), 2-Factor Authentication Methods, Password Hygiene, ACLs.
• Working knowledge of using VoIP Telephone Systems e.g. Cisco CUCM, Mitel, Avaya, 8×8, RingCentral, Vonage and video conferencing / collaboration tools e.g. Microsoft Teams, WebEx, Zoom.
• Fast and Stable Home Internet Connection.
• Excellent problem-solving and multitasking skills.
• Excellent Customer Service skills and confidence when working with users including C-level staff.
• Someone who is organized and methodical.

Benefits:

• Dress for your day attire (jeans in the office and appropriate attire at clients);
• 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; and
• Competitive compensation package and broad range of insurance programs.

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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.