“Our staff is what sets us apart from other firms. They are the key to our success, and we make sure they know just how important they are. In addition to competitive compensation, we offer a competitive benefits package that focuses on work/life balance.”

~ Shelly Spata, Managing Partner

Why we love working at Eccezion…

“Extremely flexible schedule/work-life balance, ability to rise up in the organization, good work atmosphere.”

“The work-life balance. I love the people I work with, but I also love knowing that if an emergency comes up with my home life that family comes first and I won’t risk my job for needing to be home to take care of things.”

“Respect towards personal lives, a team that properly trained me and constantly gives feedback to become better because they care about building you as a person along with their company.”

  • Careers at Eccezion.

Full-Time Staff Benefits

  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • 401(k) Plan, Including Company Match
  • Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Annual Health and Wellness Screenings
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Work/Life Balance

  • Flexible Hours – Including 24 hours/week during slow times and the ability to manage your schedule
  • Remote Work Opportunities
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Holidays
  • 2-Week Sabbatical Every 5 Years

Additional Benefits

  • Generous Commission Program
  • CPA Prep Course Reimbursement
  • Paid Time Off for the CPA Exam
  • Professional Association Memberships

Training and Development

  • Mentorship Program
  • Frequent In-House Training and Development
  • Continuing Professional Education

Available Positions

We aren’t your typical Accounting Firm. We pride ourselves on creating a fun and lively environment that encourages the all-important work/life balance. If you’re looking to make a change to a company that will not only support you but will appreciate the value that you bring to the business, then we’d love to have you join our team.

As our Managing Partner, Shelly Spata says, “Our staff is what sets us apart from other firms. They are the key to our success, and we make sure they know just how important they are. In addition to competitive compensation, we offer a robust benefits package that focuses on work/life balance.” We are currently seeking full-time staff accountants.

We are the largest CPA firm in McHenry County with over 60 staff members throughout McHenry and Barrington. We provide a wide array of accounting and tax services to our clients including: Compilations, reviews, audits, tax return preparation, payroll services, bookkeeping, and consulting services. Our clients include individuals, businesses, employee benefit plans, non-profit organizations, municipalities, libraries, fire protection districts, cities, school districts and a variety of others.

Skills:

  • Proven work experience as a Certified Public Accountant or Senior Accountant
  • Thorough knowledge of accounting and financial procedures
  • Excellent analytical skills with an attention to detail
  • Integrity, with an ability to handle confidential information
  • Minimum Bachelors degree in Accounting
  • Prefer experience with QuickBooks & Microsoft Office

​Some of the benefits of employment with our firm include:

  • A friendly and energetic environment that encourages work-life balance.
  • A wide variety of work and experiences. We do not have departments. Everyone does a little of everything.
  • Overtime during busy seasons is typically not more than 10 hours per week and lasts only for a few weeks.
  • Health, dental, & vision insurance.
  • 3 weeks paid time off.
  • Holiday pay.
  • 401k Retirement Plan with company match program.

Locations:

  • Barrington, Illinois
  • McHenry, Illinois

We aren’t your typical Accounting Firm. We pride ourselves on creating a fun and lively environment that encourages the all-important work/life balance. If you want to make a change to a company that will not only support you but will appreciate the value you bring to the business, we’d love to have you join our team. As our Managing Partner, Shelly Spata, says, “Our staff is what sets us apart from other firms. They are the key to our success, and we make sure they know just how important they are. In addition to competitive compensation, we offer a competitive benefits package that focuses on work/life balance.” We are currently seeking a Senior Manager to join our team.

We are the largest CPA firm in McHenry County, with over 60 staff members between our two locations: McHenry, Barrington, and working remotely. We provide our clients with a wide array of accounting and tax services, including compilations, reviews, audits, tax return preparation, payroll services, bookkeeping, and consulting services. Our clients include individuals, businesses, employee benefit plans, non-profit organizations, municipalities, libraries, fire protection districts, cities, school districts, and various others.

Position Summary:
The Senior Manager is responsible for solving complex problems to deliver high-quality tax or audit services. This role also plays a crucial role in growing Eccezion’s private client tax or audit practice by building connections with referral sources and potential business or individual clients. Additionally, this position is the day-to-day contact for a team of talented accounting professionals, fostering relationships and mentoring them to grow professionally within the firm.

Responsibilities of a Senior Manager:

  • Demonstrate extensive experience successfully managing engagements of all sizes.
  • If tax-focused, must have intimate knowledge of tax compliance, reporting, research, and planning.
  • If audit focused, must have a thorough understanding of complex audit engagements.
  • Possess in‐depth knowledge and expertise in a specialized area of practice, from research and staff training to being a point of contact within the firm for any questions or issues.
  • Engage in opportunities for business development by developing and maintaining relationships with referral sources such as bankers, financial advisors, and attorneys.

​Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university in Accounting.
  • Possess extensive experience successfully managing engagements of all sizes.
  • Licensed CPA preferred
  • Has mastered the core value of a success mindset.
  • Minimum eight years of accounting experience within a public accounting firm.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate complex content; experience managing multiple client engagements and client service teams.

As with all positions within the firm, we welcome advancement. This position has the opportunity to grow with us through various levels, including potentially becoming a partner within the firm. There is no ceiling to your growth with Eccezion!

Join Us

We are always looking for talented professionals to join our team!

Whether you are a college student or have years of experience, we are interested in learning more about your unique talents. Please send your resume to careers@eccezion.com or complete the following form.