The LaSalle Network is hiring: Senior Accountant in Chicago

Overview

Senior Accountant

Ready to accelerate your career with a company that's truly going places? We are a rapidly growing leader in the environmental sector. We're fueled by a culture of continuous improvement, open communication, and shared success. Every team member here is an integral part of our journey, empowered to innovate and drive change.

The Senior Accountant plays a crucial role in the finance department, responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, preparing financial reports, and ensuring compliance with accounting principles and regulatory requirements. This position requires a strong understanding of accounting practices, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team. The Senior Accountant will contribute to the efficiency and effectiveness of the accounting operations and provide valuable insights to support decision-making. Candidates must be local to the Chicagoland area.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting & Analysis: Prepare and analyze financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements, in accordance with GAAP.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closes.
• Support the annual audit process by preparing schedules, providing documentation, and responding to auditor inquiries.
• General Ledger & Reconciliations: Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Perform complex account reconciliations, identifying and resolving discrepancies.
• Review and approve journal entries, ensuring proper coding and supporting documentation.
• Accounts Payable / Receivable Support: Oversee and review accounts payable and accounts receivable processes as needed.
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of invoices, payments, and collections.
• Assist in resolving complex vendor or customer issues.
• Compliance & Internal Controls: Ensure compliance with internal accounting policies, procedures, and controls.
• Assist in the development and implementation of new accounting policies and procedures.
• Support internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and explanations.
• Stay up-to-date with changes in accounting regulations and best practices.
• Fixed Assets: Manage the fixed asset ledger, including additions, disposals, and depreciation calculations.
• Perform periodic fixed asset reconciliations.
• Payroll: Assist with payroll processing and related reconciliations (e.g., payroll taxes, benefits).
• Ensure compliance with payroll regulations.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required. CPA or actively pursuing CPA preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Experience with financial statement preparation and analysis.
• Proven experience with general ledger maintenance and account reconciliations.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite, SAP, Oracle).
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, advanced formulas).
• Experience with financial reporting tools is a plus.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• High level of integrity and ethical conduct.

To apply, interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and cover letter!

Lauren Just

Team Lead Accounting & Finance