Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Accounting and Tax Solutions
Gray Hunter Stenn has been delivering exceptional tax, accounting, and consulting services since 1917, establishing itself as a trusted partner for entrepreneurs, high-net-worth individuals, and sophisticated clients across Illinois and beyond. Our century-long legacy is built on personalized service, deep expertise, and a commitment to fostering long-term relationships through innovative, wealth-enhancing solutions. Our team combines extensive experience with a proactive approach, addressing complex financial needs while maintaining a focus on efficiency and client-centric outcomes. We prioritize ongoing collaboration with investment advisors, estate attorneys, and trust departments to ensure comprehensive tax and estate planning. Recognized as one of the top 500 firms in the U.S. by the AICPA, we leverage our membership in the G400 to stay at the forefront of regulatory and industry developments.Our Illinois CPA Society-certified professionals provide timely, accurate, and confidential accounting and auditing services, supported by year-round planning meetings and specialized consultations. We offer tailored payroll, bookkeeping, and employee benefit plan administration services, utilizing advanced electronic systems to streamline financial operations. Our consulting division specializes in business development, succession planning, and entity structuring, guiding clients through all stages of business growth. With three Illinois locations, we serve regional, national, and international clients, maintaining a reputation for excellence rooted in our founders' vision of mutually beneficial partnerships.
Services
Tax Planning & Preparation
Accounting & Auditing
Payroll & Bookkeeping
Employee Benefit Plans
Business Consulting
Succession Planning
Family Partnerships
Trust & Estate Planning
Details
- Year established: 1917
Highlights and features
- We offer 100+ years of proven expertise in tax and accounting services.
- Our team provides personalized solutions tailored to complex financial needs.
- Recognized as one of the top 500 U.S. accounting firms by AICPA.
- We maintain year-round proactive financial planning and advisory services.
- Our Illinois CPA Society-certified professionals ensure regulatory compliance.
Associations and certifications
- AICPA
- Illinois CPA Society
Services
Tax Planning & Preparation
Our tax experts deliver comprehensive planning and compliance solutions for individuals, corporations, and trusts. We develop long-range strategies tailored to evolving financial goals while maintaining collaboration with investment advisors and estate attorneys. Services include year-round planning, return preparation, and regulatory compliance for all entity types.
Accounting & Auditing
We provide audits, reviews, and compilations with timely accuracy and industry-specific insights. Our team offers continuous financial monitoring, pre/post-audit consultations, and specialized reporting for banks and regulatory bodies. Services include financial statement preparation and litigation support through detailed analysis.
Payroll & Bookkeeping
Our full-service payroll solutions include direct deposit processing, tax return filings, and W-2 reporting. Bookkeeping services cover general ledger maintenance, account reconciliations, and sales tax return preparation using advanced electronic systems to ensure accuracy and efficiency for businesses of all sizes.
Employee Benefit Plans
We administer pension, profit-sharing, SEP IRA, 401(k), and Section 125 plans. Our platform supports flexible spending account management while providing compliance reporting and strategic guidance to help businesses attract and retain talent through competitive benefits packages.
Business Consulting
Our consultants specialize in business formation, succession planning, and merger support. We develop key performance indicators, resolve product costing issues, and optimize accounting software to enhance operational efficiency and strategic decision-making for growing organizations.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer?
We provide audits, reviews, compilations, financial statement preparation, and litigation support with industry-specific expertise and year-round advisory services.
Do you handle payroll processing?
Yes, we offer full payroll services including direct deposit, tax filings, W-2 processing, and monthly sales tax return preparation using electronic systems.
Are you certified by professional organizations?
All our CPAs are Illinois CPA Society members, and we're recognized as one of the top 500 U.S. firms by the AICPA G400 program.
Do you offer remote support?
Yes, we provide remote assistance through secure screen-sharing technology for accounting software and system optimization needs.
What areas do you serve?
We operate from three Illinois locations and serve clients nationally and internationally with customized financial solutions.
