Lauterbach & Amen, LLP is a well-established CPA firm specializing in accounting, auditing and consulting 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, LLP, we value our people and know that each employee is vital to our success.

We are searching for a full-time accounting manager to join our Client Accounting & Advisory Services Team and assist in servicing our government clients in the Northern Chicago-land area. This role will be based in the Northern suburbs and will require minimal local travel in the Chicago-land area.

In addition to an energetic and supportive culture, we offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package - including health, dental, vision, life, STD, and LTD insurances and 401(k) match.

Essential job duties:

• Provide leadership, guidance, direction and supervision to clients’ Finance Departments (mainly units of local government), including:
  • Supervise general accounting/general ledger including review of journal entries, bank reconciliations and financial statements
  • Cash Management including daily monitoring of liquid cash balances, supporting cash deposit inquiries and acting as liaison with banking institutions
  • Supervise Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable (including preparation of 1099’s)
  • Oversee payroll process
  • Develop and monitor various budgets
  • Assist in year-end audit work paper presentation
• Consult with clients on various internal accounting related transactions
• Be familiar with third party fund accounting software
• Work on a variety of projects in our Government services team
• Be willing & able to service multiple clients in each working day

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field of study required
• Government accounting experience required
• CPA or actively pursuing a license
• 4+ years of general accounting experience required
• Supervisory experience is a plus
• Ability to work hours outside of normal business hours to attend meetings
• Strong verbal & written communication abilities with various levels of management & public speaking
• Desire to work in a team environment

• Ability to multi task, establish priorities & organize efficiently
• Highly motivated, self-starter

Salary: $80,000- $90,000

EOE/M/F/D/V/SO