What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Accountant position at Lauterbach & Amen?
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 senior accountant to join our Client Accounting & Advisory team and assist in servicing one of our government clients in the Northern suburbs of Chicago area this role will be based 100% on site at the client location.
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 $80,000-$100,000, 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
We are searching for a full-time senior accountant to join our Client Accounting & Advisory team and assist in servicing one of our government clients in the Northern suburbs of Chicago area this role will be based 100% on site at the client location.
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 $80,000-$100,000, 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
- Perform month-end close activities, including preparing journal entries, reconciling balance sheets, and ensuring accuracy.
- Accounts payable/receivable
- Utility Billing
- 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
- 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 organizations skills and detail-oriented
- Highly motivated, self-starter
Salary : $80,000 - $100,000