DSWD Career Opportunities

Tax Associate - Full-Time

Job Summary

DSWD is currently seeking a full-time Tax Associate/Professional for its boutique CPA firm located in Tinley Park, IL. The Tax Professional will demonstrate an ability to prepare and prioritize multiple tax engagements to ensure the execution and delivery of excellent quality tax services to our clients. This individual will be a part of a team responsible for managing tax reporting and compliance to ensure tax returns are completed accurately as well as timely, to minimize tax obligations.  The Tax Professional will also be required to do tax planning for future tax filings. The ideal candidate chosen for this chair will maintain both the integrity of our firm and our clients by upholding our company core values.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Preparation and review of federal and state income taxes for individuals, businesses, benefit plans and exempt organizations
• Prepare internal communication and written correspondences for submission to the IRS and other tax authorities
• Perform research to assist with the identification and implementation of strategic tax initiatives
• Perform technical analysis of tax issues impacting clients and draft supporting memoranda
• Analyze tax data to determine tax projections and recommendations based on the projections
• Continuously maintain current knowledge of tax laws, research and implement impact to clients
• Conducts numerous IRS and or state income tax examinations
• Prepare and review year-end accounting entries and assist clients with accounting issues
• Driven and hardworking, willing to help whenever necessary
• Maintains current and up to date knowledge of acceptable tax accounting practices, laws, regulations and procedures
• Performs other related accounting duties as assigned

Required Skills and Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Team player and adaptability
• Excellent organizational skills and keen attention to details
• Understanding and ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles
• Ability to correctly prepare tax returns
• Ability to meet critical deadlines
• Legal compliance as well as a strong understanding of both state and federal tax regulations

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required
• Master’s degree in Accounting desired
• CPA
• Five to six years of prior experience in public accounting
• Strong accounting and analytical skills
• Strong computer knowledge: proficient in tax software and MS Office Suite
• Ability to multi-task
• Proven ability to work well with others and find solutions to serious tax related matters

Salary

• Salary for Tax Associate (Full-Time) is commensurate with experience.
• DSWD offers a complete benefits package along with Paid Time Off/Paid Holidays/Flex Time and a retirement 401(k) with employer match.

Interested candidates should send your resume to jvalentine@dscpagroup.com

Audit Associate - Full-Time

Job Summary

DSWD is currently seeking an Audit Associate for its boutique CPA firm located in Tinley Park, IL. The Audit Associate will demonstrate a strong ability to conduct engagements in accounting audit and assurance.  This person will also have some experience working in tax preparation. The ideal candidate chosen for this chair will maintain both the integrity of our firm and our clients by upholding our company core values.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs detailed audit procedures on financial statement account balances, prepares and adjusts workpapers from clients’ trial balance
• Performs other accounting, auditing, tax and consulting duties as needed in engagements and as assigned by supervisory personnel
• Self-starter and team player with ability to recognize when additional hour commitments are needed and willingness to take on extra work to meet firm wide deadlines
• Recognizes potential problem areas in specific engagements and discusses them with engagement supervisor
• Participates in the engagement planning process
• Assists with more complicated segments of audit and accounting engagements
• Becomes proficient at preparing financial statements/tax returns using the firm’s software programs
• Performs other related accounting duties as assigned

Required Skills and Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Team player and adaptability
• Excellent organizational skills and keen attention to details
• Understanding and ability to adhere to audit and accounting standards
• Knowledge of tax preparation
• Ability to meet critical deadlines

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required
• Master’s degree in Accounting desired
• CPA desired
• Three or more recent years of experience in public accounting and auditing
• Strong accounting and analytical skills
• Strong computer knowledge: proficient in tax software and MS Office Suite
• Ability to multi-task
• Proven ability to work well with others and find solutions to serious audit related matters

Salary

• Salary for Audit Associate (Full-Time) is commensurate with experience.
• DSWD offers a complete benefits package along with Paid Time Off/Paid Holidays/Flex Time and a retirement 401(k) with employer match.

Interested candidates should send your resume to jvalentine@dscpagroup.com

Tax Manager

Job Summary

DSWD is currently seeking a Tax Manager for its boutique CPA firm located in Tinley Park, IL. The Tax Manager will demonstrate a strong ability to responsibly lead a group of talented accountants that will review and prioritize multiple tax engagements to ensure the timely execution and delivery of excellent quality tax services to our clients. The Tax Manager will be required to do tax planning for future tax filings. The ideal candidate chosen for this chair will maintain both the integrity of our firm and our clients by upholding our company core values.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Preparation, review and management of federal and state income taxes for individuals, businesses, benefit plans and exempt organizations
• Prepare, present and assist in executing training for the staff
• Review and evaluate staff work
• Manage, develop and mentor staff/managers on projects while assessing performance through formal periodic review and informal feedback
• Prepare internal communication and written correspondences for submission to the IRS and other tax authorities
• Perform research to assist with the identification and implementation of strategic tax initiatives
• Perform technical analysis of tax issues impacting clients and draft supporting memoranda
• Analyze tax data to determine tax projections and recommendations based on the projections
• Continuously maintain current knowledge of tax laws, research and implement impact to clients
• Conducts numerous IRS and or state income tax examinations
• Prepare and review year-end accounting entries and assist clients with accounting issues
• Driven and hardworking, willing to help whenever necessary
• Maintains current and up to date knowledge of acceptable tax accounting practices, laws, regulations and procedures
• Performs other related accounting duties as assigned

Required Skills and Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Team player and adaptability
• Has a minimum of 3 years experience in a supervisory role
• Excellent organizational skills and keen attention to details
• Understanding and ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles
• Ability to correctly prepare tax returns
• Ability to meet critical deadlines
• Legal compliance as well as a strong understanding of both state and federal tax regulations

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required
• Master’s degree in Accounting desired
• CPA
• Five to six years of prior experience in public accounting
• Strong accounting and analytical skills
• Strong computer knowledge: proficient in tax software and MS Office Suite
• Ability to multi-task
• Proven ability to work well with others and find solutions to serious tax related matters

Salary

• Salary for Tax Manager is commensurate with experience.
• DSWD offers a complete benefits package along with Paid Time Off/Paid Holidays/Flex Time and a retirement 401(k) with employer match.

Interested candidates should send your resume to jvalentine@dscpagroup.com

Client Communications Coordinator

Job Summary

DSWD is currently seeking to fill the position of Client Communications Coordinator (CCC). The purpose of the CCC will be to ensure that our client(s) needs are addressed and met in a timely and orderly manner. Additionally, the CCC will work with the proper DSWD communication channels to receive/deliver accurate information and content to the client while providing exceptional service to both management and our client base. Your responsibilities will include providing high quality service by assisting the tax, auditing and accounting partners and managers with organizing client information and responding to (and anticipating) client service. CCC’s will be given the responsibility to learn the rhythm and expectations of the service level we need to provide. The ability to think independently, take initiative and perform the duties with a high degree of accuracy is essential to succeeding in this role. This is an excellent opportunity for someone to make a huge impact and see real results at a growing and successful accounting firm.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None; this position requires independence and a go-getter attitude

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Direct “go-to” person for specified partners/managers entire client base
• Establish strong relationships with team members to deliver the WOW! experience for our clients and achieve firm goals
• Successful management of multiple client projects simultaneously – be the center of the action
• Contacting clients for missing information required to complete their tax/accounting work
• Triaging incoming client information, assessing for completeness and utilizing appropriate software systems to accurately maintain information
• Coordinating deliverables to client
• Working with client investment advisors to ensure required information is obtained for client work
• Assisting in the coordination of outsourced tax returns
• Maintaining client contact information and instructions
• Scheduling and email correspondence on behalf of professionals
• Coordinating incoming prospects through a sales pipeline
• Assisting with facilitate new client onboarding
• Maintaining a high-quality client journey
• Coordinating intradepartmental communication
• Coordinating meetings internally and externally
• Escalate operational and client issues as needed

Required Skills and Abilities

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to report and respond quickly
• Being proactive rather than reactive
• Able to work well with others and find solutions to varying client needs
• Outstanding interpersonal communication skills, both written and in person
• Problem Solver – figures out the solution and successfully completes the task at hand
• Accountable – takes ownership and does whatever it takes to correctly achieve results
• Understanding the need for continuous improvement
• Ethical, helpful and empathetic to others needs
• Excellent listening, written and verbal communication skills
• Time management and organizational skills; ability to handle multiple responsibilities and changing priorities
• Ability to analyze situations critically and objectively to produce the best possible outcome

Education and Experience

• One or more years of client service, accounting, financial or law industry experience. Tax and accounting experience preferred.
• Minimum of an Associate degree or equivalent work experience
• Immediate proficiency with Microsoft Office. Tax software and CRM experience preferred.
• Demonstrate ability to learn and work with various software programs with relative ease
• Customer service focus and ability to multitask
• Discretion when handling confidential information

Salary

• Salary for CCC (Full-Time) is commensurate with experience
• DSWD offers a complete benefits package along with Paid Time Off/Paid Holidays/Flex Time and a retirement 401(k) with employer match

Interested candidates should send your resume to jvalentine@dscpagroup.com