Junior Accountant

Accountant Position

Build your accounting career with a construction leader LaSalle Network is hiring an accountant to join a well-established, fourth-generation construction company in Cicero. Reporting directly to the controller, this accountant position offers the opportunity to play a key role in the day-to-day accounting operations of a growing organization with deep roots in the construction industry. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accountant seeking exposure to multiple areas of accounting while working in a collaborative, informal environment.

What's the job?

• Prepare monthly journal entries and account reconciliations
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes
• Complete monthly bank reconciliations
• Manage subcontractor insurance certificates
• Maintain and update work-in-progress (WIP) schedules
• Perform monthly accounting activities for affiliated companies
• Prepare union reports and support union payroll processes
• Enter customer billings and cash receipts
• Assist with special projects and process improvements

What's needed?

• 3-5 years of accounting experience
• Construction industry accounting experience preferred
• Experience with union reporting and union payroll
• Experience using accounting software; construction software preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

What's in it for me?

• Informal, team-oriented work environment
• Direct exposure to leadership and mentorship from the controller
• Compensation: $80,000 – $90,000 with eligibility to earn a bonus
• Benefits: Health and dental insurance, PTO, 401(k) with employer contribution, occasional remote flexibility
• Location: Cicero, IL
• Work model: On-site

If you're an experienced accountant looking for a stable company, strong leadership and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply today. Steve Oetking, senior recruiter LaSalle Network.

LaSalle Network is an equal opportunity employer m/f/d/v.