Financial Accountant

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 entriesAccounts payable/receivablePerform bank reconciliationsAssist with preparing financial statementsPrepare government-required reportsAdvise clients on internal accounting mattersPayroll processingCompliance reportingDaily client interactions by phone or e-mail Position Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field of studyCPA or actively pursuing a license preferred1-3 years of general accounting experience requiredPrevious accounting/cash receipt experience is a requiredAbility to manage multiple tasks and prioritize as neededStrong organizations skills and detail-orientedAbility to communicated professionally and effectively with clients Highly motivated, self-starter EOE/M/F/D/V/SO