Financial Accountant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

STD insurance

LTD insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off (4 weeks)

Job summary

Lauterbach & Amen, LLP, a well-established CPA firm in the Chicagoland area, is seeking a full-time Accountant to support clients locally and at our Naperville office. The role includes general ledger entries, reconciliations, financial statements, payroll processing, and client advisory.

Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, 1–3 years of accounting experience; CPA or pursuing licensure preferred. Travel locally; salary $65,000–$75,000 with comprehensive benefits and 4 weeks of paid

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.
• CPA or actively pursuing license preferred.
• 1–3 years of general accounting experience required.
• Previous accounting/cash receipt experience is required.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize as needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare general ledger entries.
• Accounts payable/receivable.
• 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

Communication

Time management

Detail oriented

Client interaction

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA or pursuing license

Job description

Lauterbach & Amen is a well-established CPA firm specializing in tax, accounting, auditing and advisory 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. Our tax practice is a key area of strategic growth, offering professionals the opportunity to build client relationships, expand service offerings, and make a meaningful impact on the future of the practice. At Lauterbach & Amen, we value our people and know that each employee is vital to our success.

We are searching for a full-time Accountant. This role will be required to travel locally throughout the Chicagoland area to support several clients, as well as our office 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 $65,000-$75,000, 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
• 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

Position Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field of study
• CPA or actively pursuing a license preferred
• 1-3 years of general accounting experience required
• Previous accounting/cash receipt experience is a required
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize as needed
• Strong organizations skills and detail-oriented
• Ability to communicated professionally and effectively with clients
• Highly motivated, self-starter

EOE/M/F/D/V/SO