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Junior Accountant

$80,000 - $90,000 yearly
Job Category: Accounting & Finance
Position Type: Direct Hire / Permanent
Work Model: In Office
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Job ID: 161763
Benefits: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance
Additional Compensation: Bonus
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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.

LaSalle Network is the leading provider of direct hire and temporary staffing services. For over two decades, LaSalle has helped organizations hire faster and connect top talent with opportunities, from entry-level positions to the C-suite. With units specializing in Accounting and Finance, Administrative, Engineering, Marketing, Technology, Supply Chain, Revenue Cycle, Call Center, Human Resources and Executive Search, LaSalle offers staffing and recruiting solutions to companies of all sizes and across all industries.