Careers at KMA

Are you seeking to grow professionally with a company who takes pride in workplace culture? Explore career opportunities to see if KMA is a fit for you. A career at KMA is about developing you as a professional. There is continuous learning and growth as the accounting industry evolves. We are a firm that embraces change, empowering our staff to have a voice in the direction of the firm.

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A culture of health, success, and personal development.

At KMA, we offer a flexible schedule to help you meet your commitments to your families, communities, and professional lives. We also offer competitive salaries and benefits, and provide Certified Public Accountant exam and material reimbursement. We have an Open Door Policy with direct access to leaders at all levels of the firm. We also provide options for In-house Continuing Professional Education, and community engagement through multiple charitable organizations.

Current Openings

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Senior Tax Manager - Chicago

Job description

Bring your leadership and tax skills to our awesome team! We are looking for a dedicated Senior Tax Manager with a minimum of 5 years of leadership experience within a public accounting firm. This position is expected to be a mix of client-based work and managing staff, mostly responsible for taking on an important book of business. You'll play a key role in overseeing our tax department and ensuring that our clients are in compliance with all applicable tax laws and regulations. You'll also be responsible for providing tax advice and guidance to our clients, and for developing and implementing tax strategies to help them minimize their tax liability.

KMA, S.C. is a progressive, mid-sized Certified Public Accounting firm located in Downtown Chicago, 60606 with headquarters in Madison, WI.

What we will provide

We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package, including 401(k) with company match, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, and life insurance, a healthy amount of paid time off (PTO), and paid holidays. We're a team of passionate professionals who are dedicated to helping our clients achieve their financial goals. We believe that a strong company culture is essential to our success, and we actively pursue providing a supportive and collaborative work environment where everyone feels valued and respected.

Your keys to success are

Effectively lead and manage our tax staff
Review federal and state income tax returns for individuals, partnerships and S-corporations
Handle federal and state income tax audits
Prepare tax research and tax projections
Anticipate, identify and resolve complex project issues
Manage department/staff budgets and monitor realization, utilization, and accounts receivable progress
Support the partner team in identifying and planning the development of strategy, objectives and budgets
Engage in ongoing personal development

You meet the following qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
CPA license
Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience at a public accounting firm in a tax-related position
Proven success in maintaining positive working relationships with clients and coworkers
Strong technical knowledge and expertise in managing a book of business
Strong organizational, writing and verbal communication skills
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

If you're a highly motivated and experienced tax leader who is looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity, we encourage you to apply!

Apply here

KMA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Senior Tax Manager – Madison

Bring your leadership and tax skills to our awesome team! We are looking for a Senior Tax Manager with a minimum of 5 years of experience within a public accounting firm. This position is a mix of managing staff and taking on an important book of business, with a good development path toward higher-level positions within the firm. You'll play a key role in overseeing our tax department and ensuring that our clients are in compliance with all applicable tax laws and regulations.

KMA, S.C. is a progressive, mid-sized Certified Public Accounting firm with headquarters on the West side of Madison, WI 53717, and an office in Downtown Chicago.

What we will provide

We offer market-aligned compensation and an excellent benefits package, including 401(k) with company match, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, and life insurance, a healthy amount of paid time off (PTO), and paid holidays. We're a team of passionate professionals who are dedicated to helping our clients achieve their financial goals. We believe that a strong company culture is essential to our success, and we actively pursue providing a supportive and collaborative work environment where everyone feels valued and respected.

Your keys to success are

Effectively lead and manage our tax staff
Review federal and state income tax returns for individuals, partnerships and S-corporations
Handle federal and state income tax audits
Prepare tax research and tax projections
Anticipate, identify and resolve complex project issues
Manage department/staff budgets and monitor realization, utilization, and accounts receivable progress
Support the principal team in identifying and planning the development of strategy, objectives and budgets
Engage in ongoing personal development

You meet the following qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
CPA license
Minimum of 5 years of experience at a public accounting firm in a tax-related position
Proven success in maintaining positive working relationships with clients and coworkers
Strong technical knowledge and expertise in managing a book of business
Strong organizational, writing and verbal communication skills
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

If you're a highly motivated and experienced tax leader who is looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity, we encourage you to apply!

Apply here

KMA, S.C. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Audit Manager - Chicago

We are seeking a dedicated Audit Manager with 5-10 years of experience in audit/assurance within a public accounting firm. This position is responsible for leading staff and preparing financial statements, audits, reviews, and compilations. Ongoing career development and training are provided.

KMA is a progressive, mid-sized Certified Public Accounting firm with an office in Downtown Chicago and headquarters in Madison, Wisconsin.

What We Provide

We offer market-aligned compensation and an excellent benefits package, including 401(k) with company match, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, and life insurance, a healthy amount of paid time off (PTO), and paid holidays. In addition, we strive to provide and maintain a positive work environment where each employee feels encouraged to contribute to our processes, decisions, planning, and culture.

Your Keys to Success Are

Lead and mentor Audit staff
Participate in financial statement audits, reviews, compilations
Identify accounting, financial statement, and reporting issues based on professional guidelines (GAAP)
Gain comprehensive understanding of client’s operations, processes, and business objectives
Proactively build relationships and communicate effectively with the client to provide superior client services
Participate in business development efforts to build relationships with client prospects
Engage in ongoing personal development
Demonstrate excellent team and leadership skills, positive attitude and high ethical standards

You’ll Meet the Following Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
CPA license is required
Minimum of 5 years of experience at a public accounting firm in an audit/attest related position
Leadership/management experience
Knowledge of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and GAAS (General Accepted Auditing Standards)
Demonstrated skills in the area of communication, relationship building, personal development, collaboration, and problem solving, along with initiative and adaptability.
Experience with CCH Engagement is a plus

Apply here: https://cpakma.bamboohr.com/careers/71

KMA is an Equal Opportunity Employer

© 2024 "KMA" is the brand name under which KMA, S.C. and KMA Management, LLC and its subsidiary entities provide professional services. KMA, S.C. and KMA Management, LLC and its subsidiary entities practice as an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable laws, regulations, and professional standards. KMA, S.C. is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients, and KMA Management, LLC and its subsidiary entities provide tax and business consulting services to their clients. KMA Management, LLC and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms.

Senior Audit Associate – Madison

Due to continued and projected growth, we are currently seeking a dedicated Senior Audit Associate with 4-7 years of experience in auditing within a public accounting firm. This position is responsible for preparing financial statements, audits, reviews, and compilations with direct support from audit management. Ongoing career development and training are provided.

KMA is a progressive, mid-sized Certified Public Accounting firm with headquarters in Madison, Wisconsin 53717, and another office in Downtown Chicago.

What We Provide

We offer market-aligned compensation and an excellent benefits package, including 401(k) with company match, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, and life insurance, a healthy amount of paid time off (PTO), and paid holidays. In addition, we strive to provide and maintain a positive work environment where each employee feels encouraged to contribute to our processes, decisions, planning, and culture.

Your Keys to Success Are

Participate in financial statement audits, reviews, compilations
Identify accounting, financial statement, and reporting issues based on professional guidelines (GAAP)
Gain comprehensive understanding of client’s operations, processes and business objectives
Proactively build relationships and communicate effectively with the client to provide superior client services
Participate in business development efforts to build relationships with client prospects
Engage in ongoing personal development
Demonstrate excellent team skills, positive attitude and high ethical standards

You’ll Meet the Following Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
CPA license is preferred
Minimum of 4 years of experience at a public accounting firm in an attest related position
Knowledge of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and GAAS (General Accepted Auditing Standards)
Demonstrated skills in the area of communication, relationship building, personal development, collaboration, and problem solving, along with initiative and adaptability.
Experience with CCH Engagement is a plus

Apply here: https://cpakma.bamboohr.com/careers/70

KMA is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Internship Programs

An internship at KMA is about learning to be a professional. You are considered as one of the staff, and will work directly with partners and clients. There are exciting challenges and endless learning opportunities.

Opportunity to join KMA full-time
Work side-by-side with experienced staff and partners
Gain real-world experiences
Fun and unique culture

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Are you interested in working for KMA, but not sure what position is right for you? We'd be happy to hear from you! Please choose a location below to complete a General Interest form, attach your resume, and join our talent network!

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