Accountant
The Bolton Group
Oak Brook, ILFresher57m agovia LinkedIn
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads, no experience needed · Bachelor's degree
- Must know
- AccountingAuditingTaxFinancial analysisExcel
- Nice to have
- QuickBooksCPA
- Work
- On-site in Oak Brook
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Accounting89%Auditing48%Tax25%Financial analysis24%of 102 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 9, 2026 · still open
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Job Title: Accountant
Company: The Bolton Group
Location: Oak Brook, IL | Hybrid
About the Role
An established public accounting firm is hiring a Staff Accountant for a role that blends financial statement preparation, federal and state corporate tax, and audit work. The firm is open to early-career and experienced candidates. This role offers an opportunity to build skills across accounting, tax, and audit.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare monthly and annual financial statements for assigned clients, reconcile accounts, and follow up on open items.
- Assist with compilations and reviews by preparing supporting schedules and workpapers.
- Prepare federal and state corporate income tax returns and support year-end tax planning and projections.
- Support audit engagements by preparing workpapers, performing assigned testing, and following up on client requests.
- Communicate directly with clients and coordinate deadlines across engagements.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
- QuickBooks experience is a plus.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree. An accounting degree is welcome but isn’t required.
- Coursework or experience in accounting, tax, or audit.
- For experienced candidates, a background in public accounting or corporate tax is welcome.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines.
- A CPA designation or progress toward certification is a plus.