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:
Clare Chunduri, PRC Email: [email protected]
Ostrow Reisin Berk & Abrams, Ltd.
NBC Tower – Suite 1600
455 N. Cityfront Plaza Drive
Chicago, IL 60611
Contact
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:
Clare Chunduri, PRC Email: [email protected]
Ostrow Reisin Berk & Abrams, Ltd.
NBC Tower – Suite 1600
455 N. Cityfront Plaza Drive
Chicago, IL 60611
Contact
Accounting Services Senior
Position Summary:
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.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- 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
Experience and Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent
- 5+ years public accounting experience is preferred
- 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
Pay Transparency:
Estimated salary range is $70,000 – $105,000 and is dependent on skills and experience.
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.
Accounting Services Specialist
Position Summary:
The Accounting Services Specialist 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, and payroll tax/sales tax reporting. This position will also be heavily involved in various one off and ongoing client and department related projects. There is one-on-one communication with clients. This position will assist with internal training of staff to serve our clients efficiently and effectively.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Process financial statements and all related payroll, or sales tax returns personally assigned within the accounting services department
- Assist with 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
- Various one off and ongoing client and department projects
- Perform research on technical matters as directed by directors
- Assist department head and directors with special client projects
- Efficiently maintain daily record of time spent on engagements
- Travel to clients as needed
Experience and Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent
- 5+ years public accounting experience is preferred
- Strong communication skills, both oral and written
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, in particular Excel and Word
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Ability to manage time and meet specific deadlines while juggling multiple projects
- Proficient knowledge of QuickBooks Online and Desktop
- Ability to interface with a variety of management levels
Pay Transparency:
Estimated salary range is $65,000 – $95,000 and is dependent on skills and experience.
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.
Accounting Team Lead, Cloud CFO Services
Position Summary:
We are an elite accounting firm headquartered in downtown Chicago in the NBC Tower that allows 100% remote work by anyone in the USA. Our team is seeking an Accounting Team Leader who will mesh well with our team and our clients. Our team is one of the business functions within ORBA, and we offer a unique mix of both a small company feel with the support of a larger firm.
Essential Job Functions:
- Be a mentor to your team to ensure they have a proper growth path within our firm
- Hold weekly team (pod) meetings to discuss any client issues and team capacity constraints
- Meet weekly with other team leaders and VP of Client Services to discuss new client staffing and departmental issues
- Hold monthly 1 on 1 with each person on your team to discuss their development and happiness
- Perform quarterly and annual performance reviews for each team member to hold them accountable and ensure their progression
- Shadow your teams’ monthly client meetings to give them feedback about their client communication
- Survey clients each month to ensure their happiness with your team
- Serve as an escalation point for clients when they are unhappy with your teams’ service level.
- Analyze profit margins by client to ensure we’re delivery high quality and profitable work to our clients.
Experience and Skills:
- Prior experience in a client services accounting role
- Prior experience as an Accounting Manager/Controller
- Proficiency in QuickBooks and/or NetSuite
- Proficiency in Excel
- Able to simplify accounting concepts down into layman terms
- Proven ability to lead and manage a team while being able to take the initiative to problem solve
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Effective at time management, efficient planning and organizing
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Experience working in a team environment with excellent problem solving skills
Pay Transparency:
Estimated salary range is $100,000 – $123,000 and is dependent on skills and experience.
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 Manager
Position Summary:
The Audit Manager is responsible for all phases of project and engagement management for multiple clients. Responsibilities include planning, directing and completing audits, developing and managing staff and reviewing financial statements and related technical accounting issues.
Essential Job Functions:
- Adhere to the highest degree of professional standards and strict client confidentiality
- Manage, direct and monitor client services teams on multiple engagements
- Plan, execute and direct complete audits
- Understand and manage firm risk on audits and proposals
- Manage, develop, train and mentor staff on projects and assess performance for engagement and year-end reviews
- Maintain active communication with clients to manage expectations, ensure satisfaction, make sure deadlines are met and lead change efforts effectively
- Consult, work with and service client base to make recommendations on business and process improvement and serve as a business s advisor to client
- Work closely with partners, managers and staff to integrate practice development skills into a team approach to client service and new business development
- Perform other miscellaneous duties and special projects as assigned
Experience and Skills:
- B.S. in Accounting or Finance and a CPA
- 5 to 7 years of progressive audit experience in public accounting or equivalent with experience in a medium to large sized public accounting firm.
- 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
Pay Transparency:
Estimated salary range is $115,000 – $155,000 and is dependent on skills and experience.
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.
Experience and Skills:
- 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
- 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
Pay Transparency:
Estimated salary range is $80,000 – $115,000 and is dependent on skills and experience.
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.