Senior Accountant: Government/Municipal Accounting, On-Site

Lauterbach & Amen; Glenview (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

STD

LTD

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Lauterbach & Amen, a well-established CPA firm in the Chicago area, is seeking a full-time Senior Accountant for the Client Accounting & Advisory team to service a government client on-site in the Northern suburbs of Chicago. The role offers a robust benefits package and 4 weeks of PTO, with a salary range of $80,000–$100,000.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s in Accounting, CPA or pursuing, and 3–10 years of government/municipal accounting experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
• CPA or actively pursuing a license.
• 3–10 years of general accounting experience required.
• Government/Municipal accounting experience required.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize as needed.
• Strong organizational skills and detail-oriented.
• Highly motivated, self-starter.

Responsibilities

• Perform month-end close activities, including preparing journal entries, reconciling balance sheets, and ensuring accuracy.
• Accounts payable/receivable management.
• Utility billing processing.
• Perform bank reconciliations.
• Assist with preparing financial statements.
• Prepare government-required reports.
• Advise clients on internal accounting matters.
• Assist with audit preparation.
• Complete appropriate compliance reporting.

Skills

General accounting

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA or pursuing license

Job description

Lauterbach & Amen, a well-established CPA firm in the Chicago area, is seeking a full-time Senior Accountant for the Client Accounting & Advisory team to service a government client on-site in the Northern suburbs of Chicago. The role offers a robust benefits package and 4 weeks of PTO, with a salary range of $80,000–$100,000.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s in Accounting, CPA or pursuing, and 3–10 years of government/municipal accounting experience.