Accounting Specialist, SABA - Barrington, IL

About the role

... intro paragraphs ... maybe combine first few paragraphs up to "In this role, you can expect to focus in the following areas:"? Actually that intro leads to responsibilities. Could put about role before responsibilities. Better: About the role: description of role and context. Then Responsibilities: list of duties from bullet points. Then Qualifications: education, experience, preferred qualifications. Then Skills: maybe list of skills from preferred qualifications? Could combine with Qualifications? But we have separate Skills heading allowed. We could extract skills: proficiency with Thomson Reuters, Word, Excel, Outlook, industry related software, proprietary software, detail-oriented, communication, client first attitude, team player, ability to handle large volumes, etc. Could put under Skills. Then Benefits: list benefits. Then Pay: compensation range. Then Schedule: work hours and busy season expectations. We must not create sections with filler. Ensure each has content. Let's extract text. Intro paragraphs: "Ready for More Than Just Another Accounting Job? Join a growing team where your work directly supports healthcare professionals, your relationships matter, and your contributions help shape the future of one of Savant's newest offices. Savant Accounting & Business Advisory (SABA) is seeking an Accounting Specialist to join our newly expanded team in Barrington, Illinois. This office is the result of Savant's recent partnership with Professional Business Management (PBM), a respected firm founded in 1932 that built its reputation through exceptional client service, deep industry expertise, and long-standing relationships with healthcare professionals. As an Accounting Specialist, you'll become part of a team that helps private practice owners navigate the financial and operational demands of running successful businesses. You'll work directly with clients, support accounting and payroll functions, and play a meaningful role during an exciting period of growth and transition as the Barrington team becomes part of the broader Savant family. This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys building relationships, solving problems, staying organized, and being part of a team that believes great client service starts with great people." That's about role. Responsibilities: "In this role, you can expect to focus in the following areas:" then list: - Accounting & Client Support Prepare bank reconciliations and monthly journal entries Generate monthly financial statements Communicate directly with clients regarding accounting questions and information need Prepare sales tax returns and support bookkeeping activitie Process accounting functions through QuickBooks Online and other accounting software Maintain accurate financial records and documentation - Payroll Services Process client payrolls and payroll tax reporting Support payroll deposits, annual reporting, and compliance activities Assist clients with payroll-related questions and best practices - Team & Tax Season Support Assist with tax-related data gathering and organization Support colleagues across accounting, payroll, and tax functions Help ensure client deadlines are met with accuracy and professionalism Also "A couple things to note about our Accounting Specialist position:" includes location, schedule, growth & transition opportunity, relationship-focused work, busy season expectations. Some of those are not responsibilities but could be in About role or Schedule. We'll keep responsibilities as the bullet list above. Qualifications: "Qualifications The Accounting Specialist position typically requires the following qualifications:" then: Education: High School Diploma or GED required; Associates degree preferred; Bachelor's better still. Experience: 2 years proven success in an accounting role doing bookkeeping services Preferred Qualifications: Ability to handle large client volumes while maintaining a high level of professionalism Proficiency with Thomson Reuters software suite A proven understanding of accounting and accounting practices Proficiency with Word, Excel, Outlook, industry related software, and proprietary software Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy Excellent communication and listening skills Client first attitude Team player, collaborative, able to work with and through others Must be available to work additional hours, potentially including Saturdays, during tax season (January - April) and as needed to relieve coworkers as necessary We could split: Qualifications heading for education/experience; Skills heading for the preferred qualifications list. Benefits: "Our Total Rewards At Savant, we invest in our people—supporting both their well-being and long-term growth. We take a market-based approach to compensation. The expected base hourly range for this role is $26.00 - $36.00. Actual compensation is determined on an individual basis and considers factors such as relevant experience, skills, qualifications, geographic location, and market conditions. This role may also be eligible for additional incentive compensation based on responsibilities and performance. Core Benefits (Effective Day One) Medical, dental, and vision coverage with multiple plan options Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Company-paid life insurance, AD&D, and disability coverage Financial & Long-Term Rewards 401(k) with company match (Roth and Traditional options) Team-based incentive opportunities and recognition programs Time Away & Flexibility Generous paid time off, plus at least 10 paid holidays Annual “Savantiversary” day Summer Hours (shorter work weeks during the summer) Parental leave, personal leave, and other life-event support Well-Being & Everyday Perks Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Wellness reimbursements (e.g., gym memberships) Flexible “Dress for Your Day” approach" We need Benefits section with those details. Pay section: compensation range $26.00 - $36.00 hourly, plus possible incentive. Schedule section: "Location: 1300 S Grove Ave, Suite 201, Barrington, IL 60010 Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Growth & Transition Opportunity: ... Relationship-Focused Work: ... Busy Season Expectations: During tax season, team members should expect approximately 50-60 hour work weeks as we work together to serve clients during their busiest time of year." We can put location in a short p maybe under About role or separate? Not required heading. We'll include location in a p under About role maybe. Schedule: Monday-Friday 8-5, plus busy season expectation 50-60 hour weeks Jan-Apr, possibly Saturdays. We need to avoid filler like "commensurate with experience". Not present. Now produce HTML. We'll wrap each section in

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  . We need to ensure we don't duplicate content. Let's craft. About the role p: combine intro paragraphs plus location and growth/transition and relationship-focused? Might be too much but okay. Better: About the role p: intro paragraphs (first two paragraphs). Then maybe a separate p for location and growth/transition? But we can just include location and growth/transition in About role as additional sentences. Let's write:

  Ready for More Than Just Another Accounting Job? Join a growing team where your work directly supports healthcare professionals, your relationships matter, and your contributions help shape the future of one of Savant's newest offices. Savant Accounting & Business Advisory (SABA) is seeking an Accounting Specialist to join our newly expanded team in Barrington, Illinois. This office is the result of Savant's recent partnership with Professional Business Management (PBM), a respected firm founded in 1932 that built its reputation through exceptional client service, deep industry expertise, and long-standing relationships with healthcare professionals. As an Accounting Specialist, you'll become part of a team that helps private practice owners navigate the financial and operational demands of running successful businesses. You'll work directly with clients, support accounting and payroll functions, and play a meaningful role during an exciting period of growth and transition as the Barrington team becomes part of the broader Savant family. This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys building relationships, solving problems, staying organized, and being part of a team that believes great client service starts with great people. The office is located at 1300 S Grove Ave, Suite 201, Barrington, IL 60010. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute during the integration of PBM into Savant, preserving the client‑first culture while leveraging Savant’s resources and growth opportunities.

  That covers location and growth. Now Responsibilities h3: then
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  • . We'll just list each line as li. List: Prepare bank reconciliations and monthly journal entries Generate monthly financial statements Communicate directly with clients regarding accounting questions and information need Prepare sales tax returns and support bookkeeping activities Process accounting functions through QuickBooks Online and other accounting software Maintain accurate financial records and documentation Process client payrolls and payroll tax reporting Support payroll deposits, annual reporting, and compliance activities Assist clients with payroll-related questions and best practices Assist with tax-related data gathering and organization Support colleagues across accounting, payroll, and tax functions Help ensure client deadlines are met with accuracy and professionalism That's 12 items. Now Qualifications h3: education and experience.

    Education: High School Diploma or GED required; Associates degree preferred; Bachelor's better still.

    Experience: 2 years proven success in an accounting role doing bookkeeping services

    Now Skills h3: list of preferred qualifications.
    • Ability to handle large client volumes while maintaining a high level of professionalism
    • Proficiency with Thomson Reuters software suite
    • A proven understanding of accounting and accounting practices
    • Proficiency with Word, Excel, Outlook, industry related software, and proprietary software
    • Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy
    • Excellent communication and listening skills
    • Client first attitude
    • Team player, collaborative, able to work with and through others