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Porte Brown: CPA exam support, pay and open jobs

A regional CPA firm, #118 in the US by revenue (IPA 2026). 8 open roles in 1 state. From Porte Brown's own job postings, updated Oct 10, 2026.

Does Porte Brown pay for the CPA exam?

Some postings mention it: 1 of 8.

“CPA Exam Bonus”

60 of 88 other regional firms on our board mention exam support in their postings. Porte Brown doesn't post a dollar amount.

See the 1 posting that mentions it

8open roles →$20/hrtypical intern pay →$78ktypical senior pay →25%of roles on-site →

Pay by level

Seniors are paid 14% less than at other regional firms

Typical is the middle of each posted pay range. Band is the typical posted range; spread is how far the top sits above the bottom.

Level	Porte Brown typical	Band	Spread	Other regional firms
Intern1 posting with pay	$20/hr	$20/hr to $30/hr		$25/hr
Staff2 postings, none with pay	Not posted
Senior3 postings with pay	$78k	$70k to $85k	1.21xothers 1.31x	$90k -14%
Manager1 posting with pay	$123k	$110k to $135k		$126k

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CPA license

Most postings want you CPA-eligible or on the way

What Porte Brown's open postings ask for, by level.

Staff0% required

Senior0% required

CPA requiredEligible or in progressNot mentioned

Software in the postings

QuickBooks comes up most

Share of Porte Brown's open postings that name each tool. Worth a look before an interview.

29% QuickBooks

Hiring calendar

Internship postings opened mostly in Aug

The month each of Porte Brown's roles was first posted, last 12 months. Internship classes open now: 2027, first posted Aug 2026.

NovDecJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOct

InternshipsOther roles

Where they're hiring

All open roles are in Chicago

Open roles by metro area.

Chicago7

What they're hiring for

Mostly tax

Open roles by type of work.

3 tax 2 accounting 1 audit 1 internships 1 general

Newest openings

Most recently posted

Various rolesElk Grove Village, IL · Pay not posted · Sep 27Apply on Porte Brown's site
Experienced AuditorElk Grove Village, McHenry, Elgin, Woodridge, IL · $70k to $85k · Sep 18Lead and execute audit and review engagements for clients while overseeing and mentoring staff.Apply on Porte Brown's site
Tax Season Intern (2027)Elk Grove Village, IL · $20/hr to $30/hr · Aug 31Prepare W2s 1099s and individual Form 1040 tax returns and assist on tax season projects for business and individual clients.Apply on Porte Brown's site
Staff Accountant (2027)IL · Hybrid · Pay not posted · Aug 31Prepare and analyze financial reports and tax returns for individuals and companies and provide related bookkeeping and advisory services.Apply on Porte Brown's site
Senior AccountantElk Grove Village, IL · On-site · $70k to $85k · Aug 31Manage and supervise multiple public accounting engagements including reviews and client communication.Apply on Porte Brown's site
Seasonal Tax PreparerElk Grove Village, McHenry, Elgin, Woodridge, IL · $25/hr to $50/hr · Aug 31Prepare and review individual 1040 tax returns and communicate with clients about tax issues and opportunities.Apply on Porte Brown's site

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Building history. We check every Porte Brown posting every 2 hours and keep every closed one. As the record grows, this page adds how long roles stay open, the hiring trend, hard-to-fill and reposted roles, closed-role history and offshore team mentions over time.

Questions

Does Porte Brown pay for the CPA exam?

Some postings mention it: 1 of 8. The posting says: "CPA Exam Bonus". Porte Brown doesn't post a dollar amount.

How much do Porte Brown interns make?

Porte Brown's internship postings list $20/hr to $30/hr, typically $20/hr.

How much does a senior make at Porte Brown?

Porte Brown's senior-level postings list $70k to $115k a year. The middle of a typical posted range is about $78k, against about $90k at other regional firms.

How much does a manager make at Porte Brown?

Manager postings list $110k to $135k a year, typically about $123k.

Does Porte Brown require a CPA license?

Most postings ask for CPA-eligible or in progress rather than a license in hand.

Where is Porte Brown hiring?

Porte Brown has 8 open accounting roles in 1 state, most in Chicago.

Is Porte Brown hybrid or remote?

Of 8 open roles, 1 is hybrid, 2 on-site and 0 fully remote; 5 don't say.

How this page is built: from Porte Brown's own job postings, checked every 2 hours. Pay is what the postings state, not offer data. "Other regional firms" means the other regional firms on the ChatCPA jobs board; each employer counts once. ChatCPA is not affiliated with Porte Brown.