Financial Accountant

Lauterbach-; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

STD insurance

LTD insurance

401(k) match

4 weeks PTO

Job summary

Lauterbach & Amen, a well-established CPA firm, invites a Financial Accountant to join our CAAS department in Naperville. This full-time role supports accounting, auditing, and financial services for a diverse client base, with a strong culture and competitive benefits.

We offer health, dental, vision, life, STD, LTD insurances, 401(k) match, and 4 weeks PTO. The anticipated salary range is $60,000–$62,000, determined by location, experience, and credentials, with growth opportunities over time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field is required.
• CPA or actively pursuing a license preferred.
• 0–2 years of general accounting experience.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize as needed.
• Strong organizational skills and detail-oriented.
• Highly motivated, self-starter.

Responsibilities

• Prepare general ledger entries.
• Accounts payable/receivable.
• Utility Billing.
• Perform bank reconciliations.
• Assist with preparing financial statements.
• Prepare government-required reports.
• Advise clients on internal accounting matters.
• Payroll processing.
• Compliance reporting.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Self-motivated

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

CPA or actively pursuing license

Job description

Lauterbach & Amen, is a well-established CPA firm specializing in accounting, auditing and financial services. The firm is a recognized leader in the accounting industry and has grown continuously over the past twenty years. With our roots in governmental accounting, we have continued to develop additional specialties to meet the needs of a diverse, strong and growing client base. At Lauterbach & Amen, we value our people and know that each employee is vital to our success.

We are searching for a full-time Financial Accountant to join our CAAS department. This role will be based in Naperville.

In addition to an energetic and supportive culture, we offer a comprehensive benefits package - including health, dental, vision, life, STD, and LTD insurances and 401(k) match. To show our dedication to balance, our starting paid time off benefit is 4 weeks.

Lauterbach & Amen is committed to offering compensation that is fair, transparent, and competitive. The anticipated, average salary range for this position is $60,000-$62,000, with the final offer determined based on business-related factors such as geographic location, relevant experience, education, skill set, and professional certifications. As part of our compensation philosophy, offers are typically not made at the top of the range to allow room for future growth and salary progression over time.

Essential job duties:

• Prepare general ledger entries
• Accounts payable/receivable
• Utility Billing
• Perform bank reconciliations
• Assist with preparing financial statements
• Prepare government-required reports
• Advise clients on internal accounting matters
• Payroll processing
• Compliance reporting

Position Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field of study is required
• CPA or actively pursuing a license preferred
• 0-2 years of general accounting experience
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize as needed
• Strong organizations skills and detail-oriented
• Highly motivated, self-starter

EOE/M/F/D/V/SO