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Julie Kressig, Senior Accountant

“Being part of the Fates, Bodily, & Parker team has been a rewarding experience. As a senior accountant, I have been presented with unique opportunities for success and have built relationships with clients and staff as the firm continues to grow. I have additionally received continuous mentorship and support in both daily tasks and reaching professional goals. I am grateful to work with such a wonderful group.”
— Julie Kressig, Supervisor

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Why FBP CPA

FBP is a fun, relaxed firm that sits in the sweet spot of being big enough for true professional growth and advancement and small enough to allow employees to be an integral part of driving our direction.

Pay & Benefits

Training and Professional Fee Reimbursement
Unlimited PTO
Commissions for New Business
Path to Partner
Flexible Schedule
Employee Referral Bonus

We hire and after 90 days pay out $1,000

Remote Work Capabilities
CPA Exam Reimbursement
401k w/Employer Match
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
Cell Phone Reimbursement
New Business Referral Program
CPA Exam Raise with Passing

Office Perks

Summer Hours

Alternating Fridays Off

Office Lunches Twice a Week
Fully Stocked Snack Bar
Winter Break

Closed Between Christmas & NY

Community Giveback Days every Quarter
Casual Dress Code

Why You

We are looking for individuals interested in continual learning and development, providing forward thinking advice, not just historical review to their clients, and those that thrive in a fast paced growth environment.

Open Positions

If you are interested in a chance to join our firm on its exciting growth adventure send us your resume today!

careers@fbpcpa.com

Staff Tax Accountant

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What You’ll Do

As Staff Tax Accountant, you will assist with tax preparation, general accounting, financial closing and reporting cost accounting, account reconciliations, and other various accounting functions, for example:

  • Tax planning for businesses, not-for-profits, and individuals
  • Assist in budget planning, cash flow projections, KPI tracking
  • Project work – mergers and acquisitions, onboarding new clients

You will have exposure to a variety of public accounting areas to determine where you would like to specialize in longer-term including:

  • Tax – Closely held Corporations – C and S Corps
  • Tax – Partnerships and Not for Profits
  • Tax – Individual (business owners, High Net Worth, or High Earners Not Rich Yet – HENRY)
  • Tax planning for all the above
  • Monthly and quarterly financial preparation for small and medium sized businesses
  • Attestation Services – Audit and Review Engagements

What You’ll Need

  • Internship experience in public accounting, preferred
  • CPA preferred or must be eligible and ready to take exam ($5K salary increase upon passing)
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • High level of efficiency, accuracy, and responsibility
  • Motivation and strong desire to take on new challenges

This is a full-time position. Although we offer flex time and remote work, we prefer locally-based team members.

 

Senior Tax Accountant

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What You’ll Do

As Senior Tax Accountant, you will assist managers and partners with tax work, general accounting for small to medium sized businesses, financial closing and reporting cost accounting, account reconciliations, and other various accounting functions.

You will have exposure to a variety of public accounting areas to determine where you would like to specialize in longer-term including:

  • Tax – Closely held Corporations – C and S Corps
  • Tax – Partnerships and Not for Profits
  • Tax – Individual (business owners, High Net Worth, or High Earners Not Rich Yet – HENRY)
  • Tax – Trust, Gift and Estate returns
  • Tax planning for all the above
  • Monthly and quarterly financial preparation for small and medium sized businesses

What You’ll Need

  • 2-5 years’ experience in public accounting preferred
  • CPA preferred or eligible and ready to take exam
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • High level of efficiency, accuracy, and responsibility
  • Motivation and strong desire to take on new challenges

This is a full-time position. Although we offer flex time and remote work, we prefer locally-based team members.

Senior Attestation Accountant

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What You’ll Do

As Senior Attestation Accountant, you will assist managers and partners with audit and review engagements, general accounting for small to medium sized businesses, financial closing and reporting cost accounting, account reconciliations, quality of earnings reports, CFO work and other various accounting functions.

You will have exposure to a variety of areas to determine best fit long-term including:

  • Audits – Corporations and Not for Profits
  • Reviews – variety of industries
  • Compilations – assist other staff members in financial formatting and completion
  • Monthly and quarterly financial preparation for small and medium sized businesses

What You’ll Need

  • 2-5 years’ experience in public accounting preferred
  • CPA preferred or eligible and ready to take exam
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • High level of efficiency, accuracy, and responsibility
  • Motivation and strong desire to take on new challenges

This is a full-time position. Although we offer flex time and remote work, we prefer locally-based team members.

Tax Season Intern 2024

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What You’ll Do

The internship is for approximately 30-40 hours per week for a period of 10 weeks at our office, 115 W Orchard Street, Itasca, IL. To be considered for this internship you must be available from January – April 2024.

What you’ll learn:

  • Training with QuickBooks, Sage and other accounting software typically used by small and medium sized businesses
  • Exposure to Thompson Reuters Tax (Ultra Tax) and Accounting (ACS) tax software
  • Exposure to attestation process
  • Opportunity to work with talented and dedicated team members, including Senior Accountants and Supervisors to complete tasks such as tax returns and financials

What you’ll need:

  • A strong candidate possesses an understanding of accounting and financial principles and a positive attitude. You should be collaborative, trustworthy, receptive to feedback, and eager to learn
  • Must be a recent graduate or actively working towards a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Accounting
  • Satisfactory completion of introductory accounting courses and a basic understanding of accounting and financial principles
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • High level of efficiency, accuracy, and responsibility
  • Motivation and strong desire to take on new challenges and learn as much as possible

This position is on-site at our offices.

Summer Intern 2024

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What You’ll Do

The internship is for approximately 30-40 hours per week for a period of 10 weeks at our office, 115 W Orchard Street, Itasca, IL.To be considered for this internship with a flexible start day after Memorial Day lasting from June through August.

What you’ll learn:

  • Training with QuickBooks, Sage and other accounting software typically used by small and medium sized businesses
  • Exposure to Thompson Reuters Tax (Ultra Tax) and Accounting (ACS) tax software
  • Exposure to attestation process
  • Opportunity to work with talented and dedicated team members, including Senior Accountants and Supervisors to complete tasks such as tax returns and financials

What you’ll need:

  • A strong candidate possesses an understanding of accounting and financial principles and a positive attitude. You should be collaborative, trustworthy, receptive to feedback, and eager to learn
  • Must be a recent graduate or actively working towards a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Accounting
  • Satisfactory completion of introductory accounting courses and a basic understanding of accounting and financial principles
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • High level of efficiency, accuracy, and responsibility
  • Motivation and strong desire to take on new challenges and learn as much as possible

This position is on-site at our offices.

Path to Partner

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