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

Accounting Services Senior

The Accounting Services Senior 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 statements, payroll tax/sales tax reporting issues and business/individual tax returns. There is extensive one-on-one communication with clients. This position will train and supervise staff to serve our clients efficiently and effectively.

What we offer:

• Flexible summer hours and convenient downtown Chicago location
• Dress for your day attire (jeans in the office and appropriate attire at clients)
• Discounted gym membership
• 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

Essential Job Functions:

• Process financial statements and all related payroll, sales, or business and individual tax returns personally assigned within the accounting services department
• Perform quality control review of workpapers and computer-generated compilations processed within the department
• Assist in review of all payroll and sales tax reports, including annual W-2’s and 1099’s
• Perform research on technical matters as directed by directors
• Assist directors with tax planning or special client projects
• Efficiently maintain daily record of time spent on engagements
• Train associates in special accounting or tax assignments
• Assist on annual performance appraisals for associates
• Assist in first day orientation for new staff members
• Monitor reference materials available to the department and update as needed

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent
• 5+ years public accounting experience is preferred

Skills:

• Strong communication skills, both oral and written
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, in particular Excel and Word
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Efficient knowledge of QuickBooks Online and Desktop
• Ability to interface with a variety of management level

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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.

Administrative Assistant

ORBA is a certified public accounting and financial advisory firm where individuals and stakeholders of small to mid-sized organizations go to build meaningful, one-on-one relationships with an experienced, resourceful, proactive business partner. What separates ORBA are the connections our clients develop in a one-on-one relationship with a proactive partner supported by the resources, people and expertise available within the firm. With exceptional employee retention rates and being honored as one of Chicago’s Top Workplaces (Chicago Tribune, 2021) and Top Workplaces USA (2022) by our very own staff, it’s a fact that ORBA is a great place to work.

ORBA is looking for a self motivated Administrative Assistant to support multiple directors throughout the firm. We are looking for someone who is able to multitask and provide a high level of support by performing a variety of administrative tasks.

What we offer:

• Flexible summer hours and convenient downtown Chicago location
• Dress for your day attire (jeans in the office and appropriate attire at clients)
• Discounted gym membership
• 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

What you will do:

• 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 Director’s notes and preferences
• Maintains files of correspondence and other records
• Maintains control files of matters in progress
• Enters Director’s 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.
• Ability to demonstrate sound judgment and analyze 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 interface with a variety of management levels.

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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.

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.

Business Valuation Director

ORBA is a certified public accounting and financial advisory firm where individuals and stakeholders of small to mid-sized organizations go to build meaningful, one-on-one relationships with an experienced, resourceful, proactive business partner. What separates ORBA are the connections our clients develop in a one-on-one relationship with a proactive partner supported by the resources, people and expertise available within the firm. With exceptional employee retention rates and being honored as one of Chicago’s Top Workplaces (Chicago Tribune, 2021) and Top Workplaces USA (2022) by our very own staff, it’s a fact that ORBA is a great place to work.

ORBA’s growing Business Valuation practice is searching for a high-level individual to manage our valuation practice. The team is involved in valuation services for:

• Income tax
• Estate and gift tax
• Merger & Acquisition planning
• Marital dissolution and shareholder disputes

What we offer:  

• 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

The Business Valuation Director will:

• Oversee all business valuation engagements and sign off on all issued reports
• Become a thought leader in the valuation area through attendance and leadership roles in professional societies   
• Manage, train and mentor staff
• Evaluate and update existing policies and procedures
• Review and upkeep of engagement letters, research tools and other aspects of the practice
• Establish guidelines for acceptance of new engagements
• Develop internal and external training and education programs
• Write client focused and technical newsletters and articles

Additional Requirements & skills:

• CPA with certifications in valuation or related areas
• 5 years of valuation experience
• Ability to handle valuation process from start to finish
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities in a rapidly growing, fast-paced and results-oriented environment
• Strong leadership, training, coaching and mentoring skills
• Outstanding written, interpersonal and presentation skills
• Excellent analytical and technical, skills
• High level of understanding of the litigation process and experience providing testimony (preferred)  

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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.

Paraprofessional

ORBA is a certified public accounting and financial advisory firm where individuals and stakeholders of small to mid-sized organizations go to build meaningful, one-on-one relationships with an experienced, resourceful and proactive business partner. What separates ORBA are the connections our clients develop in a one-on-one relationship with a proactive partner supported by the resources, people and expertise available within the firm. With exceptional employee retention rates and being honored as one of Chicago’s Top Workplaces (Chicago Tribune, 2021) and Top Workplaces USA (2022) by our very own staff, it’s a fact that ORBA is a great place to work.

ORBA is looking for a Paraprofessional to support several directors across the firm. This role will have significant interaction with firm clients and will function as a client “relationship manager.”

What we offer:

• Flexible summer hours and convenient downtown Chicago location
• Dress for your day attire (jeans in the office and appropriate attire at clients)
• Discounted gym membership
• 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

Essential Job Functions:

• Handles regular correspondence with clients as delegated by Directors
• Performs bookkeeping and journal entries using QuickBooks
• Schedules appointments and keeps appointment calendars for multiple Directors using Microsoft Outlook.
• Makes travel arrangements
• Arranges for meetings and conferences and may take notes
• Receives, reads and routes incoming mail to Director
• Maintains files of correspondence and other records
• Maintains control files of matters in progress
• Enters Director’s time and expenses into appropriate system
• Prepares monthly 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 other duties as assigned

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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

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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 (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 (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.