When Gene Barinholtz and Jeff Horwitz were college roommates at Northern Illinois University, both already had plans to eventually begin their own accounting firms. Even then their ideas were similar. They wanted to build practices in which every employee focuses on generating solid and sustainable relationships with clients. Moreover, they believed each valued client should receive superior service without the burden of excessive fees.

In 1987, Barinholtz persuaded Horwitz that they should join forces and start their own firm. Together they founded Barinholtz & Horwitz, Ltd., a progressive accounting firm dedicated to surpassing the needs and expectations of a diverse clientele.

Today, Barinholtz & Horwitz, Ltd., is a respected firm providing a full range of accounting services. The company’s policy of providing personalized, timely attention has allowed them to build their business almost exclusively upon referrals. Barinholtz & Horwitz, Ltd.’s exceptional client retention rate speaks for itself – they have developed the trustworthy, reliable and friendly firm they each intended.

Gene Barinholtz is a principal partner with Schaumburg, Ill.-based Barinholtz & Horwitz, Ltd.
Barinholtz began his accounting career in 1981 when he started working in the corporate accounting department at Wilson Sporting Goods’ company headquarters in River Grove, IL. A year later Barinholtz left to join Wilmette, Ill.-based Reicin and Pollack, a small accounting firm with a primary focus on tax and audit services. In January of 1988, Barinholtz and his long-time friend, Jeff Horwitz, founded Schaumburg, Ill.-based Barinholtz & Horwitz, Ltd.
As a principal in the firm Barinholtz uses his substantial knowledge in accounting and business to advise clients on a wide array of business-related financial concerns, including tax and litigation support.
Barinholtz graduated from Northern Illinois University in Dekalb, Ill., in 1981 with a Bachelor of Science in accounting. He is a member of the Illinois CPA Society, and currently resides in Algonquin, Ill., with his wife, Kelly, and their teenage daughter, Allison. Their son, Jacob, is currently in college, and helps out at the firm’s office when he is home.

Jeff Horwitz
Principal
Barinholtz & Horwitz, Ltd.

Jeff Horwitz is a principal partner with Schaumburg, Ill.-based Barinholz & Horwitz, Ltd.
Horwitz launched his professional accounting career in January of 1982 when he started working as a CPA for Schwartz, Frumm, and Millman, a mid-sized Chicago accounting firm specializing in corporate auditing services. Following his tenure with that firm, Horwitz moved to Northbrook-Ill.-based Shapiro and Olefsky, where he focused on small business tax preparation and planning.
In January of 1988, Horwitz teamed up with childhood friend and fellow CPA Gene Barinholtz to found their own firm, known as Barinholtz & Horwitz, Ltd. Today Horwitz uses his considerable expertise to advise small businesses and their owners on a full range of issues regarding financial concerns, including tax planning and preparation.
Horwitz graduated from Northern Illinois University in Dekalb, Ill., in 1981 with a Bachelor of Science in accounting. He is a member of the Illinois CPA Society, and currently resides in Northbrook with his wife, Joyce, and their three children, Michael, Stephanie and Natalie.
In his free time Horwitz enjoys golfing, snow skiing and water sports.

Arlene Meyers
Practice Manager
Barinholtz & Horwitz, Ltd.

Arlene Meyers is practice manager for Schaumburg, Ill.-based Barinholtz & Horwitz, Ltd.
As practice manager Meyers is intimately involved in all aspects of the firm’s administrative and senior accounting management. Within this role she serves as the firm’s primary employee manager, oversees all new business and the orientation of new clients, and manages processes for year-end tax compilation.
Meyers graduated with an Associate Degree from a Chicago business school in 1982. She utilized her education to advance a long career in retail, which culminated in the ownership of her own business. In 1997, Meyers left the retail world and joined Barinholtz & Horwitz, Ltd., to assist the principals in managing their growing firm.
Meyers, an avid motorcycle rider, is treasurer for her local Harley Davidson chapter and a member of the Patriot Guard Riders, a group dedicated to supporting the families of fallen soldiers.
She resides in the Chicago suburbs with her husband and 15 year-old son.