Financial Accountant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k) match

PTO 4 weeks

Job summary

Lauterbach & Amen is a well-established CPA firm in Naperville seeking a full-time Financial Accountant for our CAAS department. Based in Naperville, you will handle core accounting duties, assist in financial statement preparation, and support client accounting matters in a collaborative environment.

The role offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life, STD, LTD insurances, a 401(k) match, and 4 weeks of paid time off, with compensation typical for the market

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or 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 organizations 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

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

General ledger

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Bank reconciliations

Payroll processing

Financial statements

Government reports

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