Client-Focused Financial Accountant (Local Travel)

Lauterbach-; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k) match

4 weeks PTO

Job summary

Lauterbach & Amen is a well-established CPA firm providing tax, accounting, auditing and advisory services in the Chicagoland area. The Accountant role requires travel to support clients and to our Naperville office, with a strong emphasis on client service and accurate financial reporting.

The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life, STD and LTD insurances, a 401(k) match, and a starting PTO benefit of 4 weeks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field is required.
• CPA or actively pursuing a license is preferred.
• 1–3 years of general accounting experience required.
• Previous accounting/cash receipt experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare general ledger entries.
• Accounts payable and accounts receivable processing.
• Perform bank reconciliations.
• Assist with preparing financial statements.
• Prepare government-required reports.
• Advise clients on internal accounting matters.
• Payroll processing.
• Compliance reporting.
• Daily client interactions by phone or e-mail.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Communication

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field

CPA or CPA candidacy

Job description

Lauterbach & Amen is a well-established CPA firm providing tax, accounting, auditing and advisory services in the Chicagoland area. The Accountant role requires travel to support clients and to our Naperville office, with a strong emphasis on client service and accurate financial reporting.

The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life, STD and LTD insurances, a 401(k) match, and a starting PTO benefit of 4 weeks.