CAS Senior Associate / Senior Accountant
About the Role
Mowery & Schoenfeld, LLC is seeking a Client Advisory Services (CAS) Senior Associate to join our growing CAS Advisory team. This role is ideal for current audit associates and senior audit associates within public accounting firms, as their experience and client-facing polish align well with this opportunity. You will work directly with senior management and make a meaningful impact on the growth of our diverse client base, which spans varying sizes and industries. Continued professional growth and development are supported through exposure to a wide range of experiences and challenges.
Responsibilities
- Client Accounting advisory projects, including accounting remediations, implementations of new procedures, U.S. GAAP conversions, etc.
- Month-end close process
- Preparation of financial statements
- Client trainings on new procedures and accounting principles
- Preparation of financial forecasts & KPI reports
- Bank statement reconciliation
- Accounts Payable (bill entry, disbursements, manage vendor relationships, etc.)
- Accounts Receivable (invoice creation, cash receipts recording, etc.)
- Payroll accounting
- Retirement contributions processing
- Maintenance of sub-ledgers for all balance sheet accounts
- Accounting support or preparation of various business tax filings (1096, 1099, payroll tax, sales tax, etc.)
- Accounting support on annual audits and transaction projects
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting (required); advanced degree a plus
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or CPA eligible
- At least 2 years of experience in accounting
- Demonstrated analytical, organizational, interpersonal, project management, time management, written, and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to provide exceptional client service
- Commitment to continuous learning
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel
About the Firm
Mowery & Schoenfeld, LLC is an accounting and advisory services firm headquartered in Lincolnshire, Illinois, with satellite offices in the Chicago Loop, Downtown Miami, and the Philippines. Our organization is focused on providing personalized service to each client, building lasting and trusted relationships. With 20 partners and over 200 employees, we rank among the top ten firms in Illinois and are recognized as one of the largest accounting firms in Chicago by Crain’s Chicago Business.
We offer comprehensive services, including tax, assurance, transaction advisory, outsourced accounting, wealth management, international tax, and business advisory. Through our M&S Cares program, we prioritize community engagement and have been recognized with the Illinois CPA Society's Time and Talent Public Service Volunteerism Award.
The firm has been named a Best Firms to Work For and a Best Firms for Women by Accounting Today, as well as a Best Place to Work in Chicago by Crain’s Chicago Business. We foster a supportive environment focused on growth, collaboration, and ownership.
Culture and Values
We’re building a firm of people who take pride in doing things the right way. We value individuals who are:
- Intellectually curious – You think critically, ask better questions, and don’t settle for surface-level answers.
- Hardworking – You bring determination and follow-through, especially when it matters most.
- Personable – You build trust naturally—with clients and teammates alike.
- Driven – You care about growth, accountability, and becoming exceptional at your craft.
- Client Service Oriented – You understand that responsiveness, quality, and relationships define great firms.
We believe our people want:
- Meaningful client relationships – not just compliance work
- A team of high performers – not passengers
- Clear expectations and accountability – not ambiguity
- Opportunities to grow into leaders – not static roles
- A voice in shaping the firm’s future – not just executing tasks
You’ll thrive here if you:
- Take initiative without waiting to be asked
- Care about the details and the bigger picture
- Communicate clearly and confidently
- Are career-driven and motivated
- Want to be part of a team that pushes each other to be better
Benefits
For more information on our benefits, visit https://www.msllc.com/careers/our-benefits/.