Accounting Associate

ACCOUNTING ASSOCIATE

Who we are

Lipschultz, Levin & Gray, LLC is one of the Chicago area’s most established independent accounting firms. For over 80 years, LLG has provided accounting, auditing, tax and consulting services to privately held companies and their owners. Due to our firm’s continued growth, we are seeking an Accounting Associate to join our firm. We are a recipient of the Best Places to Work in Illinois award. We offer a collaborative, professional environment where employees are valued, supported, and encouraged to grow. Learn more about our firm at www.thethinkers.com.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Client Insight: Learn client business needs, control systems, and industry-specific GAAP/GAAS issues.
• Assurance Services: Assist with financial statement audits, reviews, and compilation engagements.
• Audit Support: Perform substantive testing, examine financial statements, and review internal control procedures.
• Financial Analysis: Review and reconcile general ledger accounts and financial records.
• Documentation: Create organized, accurate, and clear workpapers to support engagement findings.
• Tax Preparation: Prepare federal, state, and local tax returns or information filings for various clients.
• Client Communication: Collaborate with clients and the LLG team to gather necessary financial documents and information.

Qualifications:

We are excited to welcome an enthusiastic professional with an upbeat outlook to join our team and actively respond to the needs of our growing client base. Strong candidates for this position should be motivated, reliable, and possess:

• Experience: Minimum of 1-3 years of prior public accounting experience; CPA license or CPA candidacy is a plus.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related financial field.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written skills to articulate complex data.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in QuickBooks (Desktop/Online), MS Office (Excel/Word); Experience with CaseWare and DataSnipper is a plus.
• Soft Skills: Strong problem-solving abilities, team collaboration skills, and discreet handling of confidential data.

Why Choose LLG

We are expanding our team and would like to help you take your career to the next level and maximize your potential. We provide a collaborative and respectful work environment that values work-life balance, an advanced IT infrastructure and a professional working environment. We offer a competitive salary with full benefits and the opportunity to advance your career at a well-established firm full of entrepreneurial spirit. As a team member at LLG, you will work on all aspects of client engagements, gain hands-on experience across a diverse range of tax and accounting assignments, participate in meaningful continuing education, and work with experienced professionals who are committed to mentoring and developing their team. You will also have the opportunity to take on increasing responsibility as you grow professionally.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Disability and life insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Summer hours
• CPA study day