Sargent & Lundy

Mid-Level Staff Accountant

Sargent & Lundy$70K — $103K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS or MS in Accounting
  • CPA candidacy desirable but not required
  • 3-5 years of progressive accounting experience
  • Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills
  • Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
  • Collaborative team player across functional areas
  • Advanced Excel skills
  • Experience with Workday is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Prepare month-end journal entries and reconciliations
  • Drive accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual closes
  • Own complex areas of the general ledger including fixed assets and leases
  • Prepare high-quality workpapers and analyses for financial statements
  • Assist with ad-hoc accounting projects
  • Perform additional general accounting duties as assigned

Benefits

  • Hybrid work schedule: 3 days in the Chicago office, 2 days remote
  • Comprehensive benefits package to support overall well-being
  • Opportunity to participate in yearly discretionary bonuses
Full Job Description
Description

We are currently seeking a Staff Accountant.

 

Essential duties and responsibilities for the Staff Accountant include, but are not limited to:

  • Prepare month-end journal entries and reconciliations.
  • Drive accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual closes.
  • Own parts of complex areas of the general ledger such as fixed assets, leases, and intercompany processing.
  • Prepare highquality workpapers and analyses that support financial statements, GAAP and Tax audits.
  • Assist with ad-hoc projects.
  • Perform other general accounting duties as assigned.

 

This position allows for a hybrid work schedule with the expectation of 3 days in our downtown Chicago, IL office and 2 days working remotely from home.

Qualifications

Essential skills and experience:

  • BS or MS in Accounting
  • CPA candidacy desirable but not required
  • 3-5 years of progressive accounting experience
  • Detail-oriented and strong analytical skills
  • Strong problem-solving abilities, communication skills, and sound business judgment
  • Ability to work collaboratively across functional areas
  • Advanced skills in Excel
  • Workday experience a plus

We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

 

Compensation Range$70,510.00 - $103,820.00 Transparency StatementSargent & Lundy discloses compensation ranges that comply with all local and state regulations. The total compensation package for eligible positions will include a base salary or an hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package, reflecting our commitment to rewarding performance and supporting the overall well-being of our employees. Individuals may also be eligible to participate in our yearly discretionary bonus.

About Sargent & Lundy

Sargent & Lundy is an engineering consulting firm that provides comprehensive engineering, energy business consulting, and project services for power generation and transmission projects. The company was founded in 1891 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Sargent & Lundy has a team of over 2,000 professionals who have extensive experience in the power industry and can provide clients with innovative solutions to complex challenges. The company has worked on a wide range of projects including nuclear power plants, fossil fuel power plants, and renewable energy projects.
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Size
2,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1891

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