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Accountant/Tax Preparer

Kinnamon Accounting Service
Barrington, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 9/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/29/2026

Job Type

Accountant & Tax Preparer

BENEFITS

*Paid Time Off (Vacation Time, PTO Time, Sick Time)

*Health Insurance Benefits

*Profit Sharing Plan

*Bonus Pay

*Summer/Winter Hours

*Commissions on any New Business Referrals

Years of Experience

3 to 5 Years

Education Level

Associates Degree (Accounting or Finance Emphasis Preferred)

Career Level

Experienced(Non-Manager)

ABOUT THE JOB

Position

Accountant & Tax Preparer

Job Brief

Accounting compilation through Financial Reports; computing taxes; completing tax returns (Individuals, Corporations, Partnerships, etc.) Handling in house accounting & other administrative tasks related to client accounts.

Responsibilities

*Prepare federal, state, and local tax returns

*Remit tax payments

*Comply with federal, state, and local tax requirements

*Maintain knowledge of tax requirements

*Prepare quarterly payroll returns

*Reconcile tax discrepancies

*Maintain customer confidence and protects operations by keeping client’s tax and personal information confidential.

*Handle client billing and invoicing

*Process finalized tax returns for client delivery

*Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed

Skills and Requirements

*Proven work experience as a Staff Accountant or Tax Preparer

*A/R & A/P experience would be beneficial

*Knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping procedures

*Familiarity with accounting software packages (Accounting CS, QuickBooks, and Ultra Tax)

*Computer literacy (MS Excel in particular)

*Excellent analytical and time management skills

*Strong numeracy skills

*Keen attention to detail

*Understands legal compliance of firm

*Actively practices due diligence and is objective when necessary

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $32.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Health insurance
  • Paid sick time
  • Paid time off
  • Profit sharing
  • Retirement plan

Application Question(s):

  • Are you able to work in Barrington, IL?
  • How is your previous experience relevant to this role?
  • Why are you interested in this job?

Education:

  • Associate (Required)

Experience:

  • Creative Solutions Software: 3 years (Preferred)
  • QuickBooks: 3 years (Preferred)
  • Relevant: 5 years (Preferred)
  • Accounting & Bookkeeping: 3 years (Preferred)
  • Tax Preparation: 3 years (Preferred)

Shift availability:

  • Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25 - $32

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