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Senior Accountant

WithumSmith+Brown
Chicago, USAfull_timePosted 6 May 2026

About the role

<div class="content-intro"><p></p> <p><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Withum is a place where talent thrives - where who you are matters. It’s a place of endless opportunities for growth. A place where entrepreneurial energy plus inclusive teamwork equals exponential results.</span></p> <p>Explore different industries. Learn new skills. Connect with our diverse teams of professionals to gain insight into the career you envision. Your Career Starts with You.</p> <p><strong>Experience the Transformative Power of Withum Plus You - that’s the Power in the Plus!</strong></p> <p></p></div><p>Withum’s Business Enterprise Advisors (BEA) team is seeking a senior accountant to join our<strong> Lincolnshire, IL office. </strong>This role will be a <strong>hybrid-based</strong> position (3 days in the office). The BEA group<strong> </strong>provides tax, assurance and advisory services to private and public companies who desire one point of contact for their business needs.  Our business consultants have the combined expertise of providing accounting services including assurance, financial and valuation services, individual and business tax planning, and business management services, covering people to processes; cyber to succession planning; technology to transaction advisory.</p> <p>Withum’s brand is a reflection of our people, our culture and our strength. Withum has become synonymous with teamwork and client service excellence. The cornerstone of our success can truly be accredited to the dedicated professionals who work here every day, whose mission is to help our clients grow and thrive - to be in a position of strength. But our commitment goes beyond our clients as we continue to live the <a href="https://www.withum.com/withum-way/">Withum Way</a>, promoting personal and professional growth for all team members, clients, and surrounding communities.  </p> <p><strong>How You’ll Spend Your Time: </strong></p> <ul> <li>Analyzing financial statements, assessing risks, and providing recommendations on cost reduction, revenue enhancement, and profit maximization</li> <li>Identifying bottlenecks, streamlining processes, and suggesting improvements to enhance productivity and reduce costs</li> <li>Providing guidance, training and support to the engagement staff and promoting open communication with the engagement partner and manager</li> <li>Reviewing and conducting financial statements reviews and compilation</li> <li>Collaborating cross-functionally with our tax, assurance and accounting, and advisory groups to assist with opportunities to fully service the clients</li> <li&

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