Associate

John Kasperek Co., Inc. (JKC) is a full-service Certified Public Accounting firm located in Mokena and Calumet City, Illinois (suburbs 20 miles south of Metropolitan Chicago), was founded in 1989 to serve the financial needs of the Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana area. Led by accomplished governmental consulting expert - founder and managing partner John Kasperek, Jr., CPA - our talented team of Certified Public Accountants and professional staff are dedicated to providing customized services to local units of government, not-for- profit organizations, corporations and individuals. The firm's truly unique expertise is rooted in extensive experience through our municipal and educational auditing and consulting engagements. As a small size company, JKC's attention to detail and hands-on service from all levels of the firm is well received by our clients and our team is highly motivated and dedicated to their continued success.

Key Responsibilities:

John Kasperek Co., Inc. seeks an energetic Associate to work in a fast-paced, agile environment. The Associate will perform routine, detailed accounting and tax services, as well as audit support services, under the supervision of a Senior Associate, Manager, or Partner. The Associate is expected to obtain an understanding of the work to be performed and the purpose of the work. They should consistently ask questions of senior personnel when uncertainty or confusion arise.

Associates range from college graduates to individuals with up to five years of experience in performing the following duties:

  • Develop the basic technical knowledge; emphasis placed on learning on the job as Associate is shifted from one job to another
  • Perform substantive and analytical auditing procedures in assigned areas
  • Prepare working papers which adequately document the tests performed and procedures followed to substantiate conclusions reached
  • Be alert to the proper and consistent application of accounting principles in performing audit procedures
  • Assist in the preparation of financial statements and footnotes
  • Identify and document control deficiencies or other matters that warrant the attention of management
  • Perform electronic submission of governmental audit-related information
  • Manage time within limits of budgets and provide real-time feedback to the immediate supervising person
  • Provide basic accounting, bookkeeping, and operational support to clients
  • Assist with reconciling various general ledger accounts; research discrepancies by working with the client to collect and analyze account information
  • Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks, and participating in professional organizations
  • Maintain a successful working relationship with clients and handling issues with tact and poise
  • Engage in firm networking opportunities with clients and prospects

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting
  • Experience using Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Plans in progress to complete the requisite 150 hours to be CPA Exam eligible
  • Completed the requisite 150 hours in order to sit for CPA Exam

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Basic experience with QuickBooks Pro
  • Master’s Degree in Finance or Accounting
  • Certified Public Accounting licensure

Applicants for employment must possess work authorization which does not require now or in the future sponsorship by the employer for a visa. JKC offers a competitive salary based on experience level, a comprehensive benefits package and a professional, friendly office environment with tremendous opportunity for further growth. The firm also offers partial work from home and flexible scheduling.

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  • Our Clients

    Our Clients

    Our client list at John Kasperek Co., Inc. features a wide range of significant audit work including local governments, townships, school districts, municipal pension funds, not-for-profit organizations and common interest real estate associations. In addition, we also serve a variety of small business S-Corporations, Partnerships and individuals.

    We are happy to provide contact information for referrals upon request. Here is a sample of our client list.

  • Our Staff

    Our Staff

    Our team at John Kasperek Co., Inc., Certified Public Accountants is dedicated to providing quality, personalized financial guidance to local government, not-for-profit organizations, businesses, corporations and individuals.

    Managing Partner John Kasperek, Jr. has developed our team of professionals with an excellent working knowledge of the accounting principles and current standards to provide the highest level of excellence to our clients. Well known throughout Chicagoland area for his diverse expertise in all aspects of accounting, John has built a thriving company that serves the critical needs of the south suburban and northwest Indiana region.

    Please feel free to reach out to John or the rest of our team at John Kasperek Co., Inc. any time for answers to your questions. Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call (708) 862-2262.

  • Our News

    Our News

    In order to better serve our clients, partners, friends and colleagues, John Kasperek Co., Inc. will issue a new monthly digital newsletter with relevant financial and accounting information, changes to auditing standards and procedures, news and announcements from our firm. Please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you would like to be added to our digital newsletter distribution list.

    Additionally, we recently created an informative, consumer-focused accounting blog titled Your Friends that Count that is posted online at www.kasperekcpa.com/friends and is distributed through Facebook and LinkedIn.

    We will post press releases, announcements and stories from our firm to our Newsroom page.
  • Our Offices

    Our Offices

    John Kasperek Co., Inc.’s Corporate Office in Mokena is conveniently accessible from I-80 and Lagrange Road. JKC’s Calumet City Office is located near Torrence Avenue, I-80 and I-94. Our primary service area reaches throughout the Chicago Southland and Northwest Indiana region.

    We travel to our clients to provide services when and where they are needed.

    9980 190th Street, Unit A
    Mokena, IL 60448
    1471 Ring Road
    Calumet City, IL 60409
    (708) 862-2262
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