Mid-Level Staff Accountant

Sargent & Lundy is a worldwide leader in professional services for the electric power industry, providing domestic and international clients with comprehensive expertise.

Responsibilities

• Prepare month-end journal entries and reconciliations.
• Drive accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual closes.
• Own parts of complex areas of the general ledger such as fixed assets, leases, and intercompany processing.
• Prepare high-quality workpapers and analyses that support financial statements, GAAP and Tax audits.
• Assist with ad-hoc projects.
• Perform other general accounting duties as assigned.

Requirements

• BS or MS in Accounting.
• CPA candidacy desirable but not required.
• 3-5 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities, communication skills, and sound business judgment.
• Ability to work collaboratively across functional areas.
• Advanced skills in Excel.
• Workday experience a plus.

We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

Schedule

This position allows for a hybrid work schedule with the expectation of 3 days in our downtown Chicago, IL office and 2 days working remotely from home.

Benefits

• Health & Wellness
  • Medical, Dental, Vision plans.
  • Life & Accident Insurance.
  • Disability Coverage.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • Back-Up Daycare.
  • FSA & HSA.
• Financial Benefits
  • 401(k).
  • Pre-Tax Commuter Account.
  • Merit Scholarship Program.
  • Employee Discount Program.
  • Corporate Charitable Giving Program.
  • Tuition Assistance.
  • First Professional Licensure Bonus.
  • Employee Referral Bonus.
• Work-Life Balance
  • Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST).
  • Paid Vacation.
  • Paid Holidays.
  • Paid Parental Leave.
  • Paid Bereavement Leave.
  • Flexible Work Arrangements.

Our dedication to employee satisfaction has earned us the Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024.

Pay

Compensation Range: $70,510.00 - $103,820.00. The total compensation package includes a base salary and a comprehensive benefits package. Individuals may also be eligible to participate in our yearly discretionary bonus.