Kemper CPA Group: Staff Accountant

Kemper CPA Group LLP, a top 100 public accounting firm, is a multifaceted regional CPA firm with 26 offices in Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, and California. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for a Staff Accountant position in our Avon, Indiana office. 

We believe staff development is essential at all levels and embrace a learning environment here at Kemper CPA Group. Staff Accountants rotate between a variety of general accounting, bookkeeping, tax, and audit assignments. The appropriate candidate should possess a basic understanding of accounting concepts and hope to make a career in public accounting. All activities of the Staff Accountant are closely monitored and supervised to ensure success.

Job Duties

• Complete basic procedures for general accounting functions such as: bank reconciliations, accrual computations, statistical and account analysis, inventory observations and depreciation schedule updates.
• Complete simple tax returns in an efficient and effective manner within the time constraints given.
• Work independently as well as in a team environment within tax and/or audit engagements.
• Follow basic audit work paper techniques and spreadsheets, follow-up with clients on explanations of discrepancies, and assist in preparing final report.
• Execute routine journal entries and prepare simple financial statements utilizing the provided format.

Skills Required

• Possess a bachelor’s degree in accounting with a preference of at least 150 credit hours and eligible to sit for the CPA Exam.
• Possess technology skills which contribute to the completion of assignments.
• Display the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, to clients and staff in a respectful and professional manner.
• Demonstrate ownership of work assigned and take the initiative to complete the work assigned.
• Work under time constraints.
• Display analytical skills with an orientation to focus on details and accuracy.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance. 

Pay and Benefits

Our employees play an integral role in our success as a firm.  We value the long-term relationships we have developed with our clients as a result of our ability to retain our brightest professionals and believe in rewarding our employees with a competitive base compensation that is commensurate with the position and candidate’s experience.  Additional compensation includes bonus pay and new business incentives.  We also offer an attractive benefits package that includes:

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Paid time off
• Holiday pay
• Long- and short-term disability leave
• Paid sick leave
• Parental leave
• 401(k) plan and profit-sharing contributions
• Health savings account
• Flexible spending account
• Professional development assistance
• Paid CPA Exam study time, Becker CPA Review course, and Exam reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Wellness program
• Referral program
• Flexible schedule
• Access to investment advice

How to Apply
On Kemper CPA Group's Website!
https://www.kempercpa.com/careers/job?id=16845065276467879fe80543829