Accountant

Location: Springfield, IL
Employment Type: Full-Time
Work Setting: In-Person

Our Client is a well-established public accounting firm with nearly three decades of experience providing comprehensive accounting, tax, and financial consulting services to individuals, businesses, and organizations throughout the Springfield, Illinois area. Built on a foundation of integrity, professionalism, and personalized client service, Our Client has earned a strong reputation for delivering tailored financial solutions while fostering long-term client relationships.

Our Client is committed to maintaining the highest standards of quality, responsiveness, and professional excellence. The firm offers a collaborative work environment where employees are encouraged to grow professionally while enjoying a healthy work-life balance.

Our Client is seeking a growth-oriented and detail-focused Accountant to join its established Springfield, Illinois office. This individual will play a key role in preparing financial statements, tax returns, and tax planning strategies while working closely with clients to provide exceptional accounting and advisory services.

The ideal candidate will possess strong accounting knowledge, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple client engagements while consistently meeting deadlines during both tax season and throughout the year.

• Prepare accurate financial statements using QuickBooks.

• Review financial records for accuracy and completeness.

• Maintain organized client accounting records.

• Assist clients with bookkeeping and financial reporting needs.

• Prepare individual and business tax returns.

• Develop tax projections and planning strategies.

• Research tax issues and apply current tax regulations.

• Assist clients with tax-saving opportunities and compliance.

• Respond professionally to client inquiries regarding accounting and tax matters.

• Handle tax-related correspondence with taxing authorities.

• Build and maintain long-term client relationships.

• Provide exceptional client service with professionalism and confidentiality.

• Manage multiple client engagements simultaneously.

• Ensure assignments are completed accurately and on time.

• Maintain compliance with accounting standards and tax regulations.

• Support firm-wide initiatives and continuous process improvements.

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.

• Experience preparing financial statements.

• Experience preparing individual and business tax returns.

• Experience with tax planning and tax projections preferred.

• Public accounting experience is preferred.

• QuickBooks

• Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)

• Financial Statement Preparation

• Individual & Business Tax Preparation

• Tax Planning

• Bookkeeping

• Accounting Software

• Financial Statement Preparation

• Tax Preparation

• QuickBooks

• Microsoft Excel

• Client Relationship Management

• Time Management

• Attention to Detail

• Multi-Tasking

• Problem Solving

• Written & Verbal Communication

• CPA designation or CPA eligibility preferred.

• Public accounting experience.

• Strong knowledge of federal and state tax regulations.

• Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines during tax season.

• Full-Time

• Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

• Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

• Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

• Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

• Friday: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

• In-Person

Additional compensated time-off opportunities are available for employees who work additional hours during tax season.

• Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications.

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Health Insurance

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Paid Holidays

• Competitive Compensation

• Work-Life Balance

• Professional Growth Opportunities

• Join a respected public accounting firm with nearly 30 years of success.

• Work alongside experienced accounting and tax professionals.

• Build lasting client relationships in a collaborative environment.

• Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with a flexible Friday schedule.

• Receive competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

• Advance your accounting career with ongoing professional development opportunities in a supportive and growth-focused workplace.

W3Global was established in 2006 in Fremont, CA with a vision: simplify the recruiting process and develop an industry-disrupting platform to connect candidates with clients. Our cutting-edge Applicant Tracking System enables us to find the right person for the right job, creating value for job seekers and employers. While W3Global initially focused on IT staffing, we have expanded the business to serve many other industries, including accounting and finance, legal, engineering, human resources, government and more.

We’re proud of the investments we’ve made in our team, having grown from four to 1000 employees and evolving into one of the leading recruitment and staffing solution providers in the industry. Our recruiters and account managers are passionate about connecting qualified professionals with the right positions in small, medium, and large companies.

Our Services
W3Global understands the natural ups and downs of an organization’s staffing needs. We are continuously adapting to industry and economic changes to find the right candidates.

We specialize in placing permanent, direct, contract, and temporary positions for companies of any size. Our recruiting services include sourcing, recruiting, screening, interview management, salary negotiations, training, and onboarding.

We are committed to helping organizations redefine their recruitment process by delivering our SaaS-based proprietary application tracking system software.

Our Expertise
W3Global has been delivering staffing solutions for nearly two decades; we know which recruiting strategies work best. Our expert team is committed to developing a customized solution to fit your company’s unique needs.

As a W3Global client, you’ll also receive personalized assistance from a seasoned team of staffing specialists. We are committed to providing both technical support and industry expertise to simplify the hiring process. We know that your time matters. W3Global will help you streamline the hiring process, getting it done and getting it right.