Accounting Specialist, SABA - Barrington, IL
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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.
In this role, you can expect to focus in the following areas:
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
A couple things to note about our Accounting Specialist position:
- Location: 1300 S Grove Ave, Suite 201, Barrington, IL 60010
- Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Growth & Transition Opportunity: This office recently joined Savant through the acquisition of Professional Business Management, a trusted firm that has served healthcare practices for over 90 years. You'll have the opportunity to contribute during a unique period of integration, helping preserve the client-first culture that made PBM successful while benefiting from the resources, technology, and growth opportunities available through Savant.
- Relationship-Focused Work: Unlike highly transactional accounting roles, this position offers meaningful interaction with clients and the opportunity to become a trusted resource to the businesses you support.
- 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.