Senior Accountant - CPA

LaSalle Network is hiring for a Senior Accountant with a public accounting-leading company known for a flexible, family-oriented culture and long-term growth opportunities.

This is a replacement hire for a permanent Senior Accountant stepping into an established client portfolio to support continued coverage across full-cycle accounting, payroll and tax-related responsibilities. This position is 100% on-site in Orland Park, Illinois in a small, close-knit environment. The workload is steady throughout the year with a predictable busy-season ramp.

Responsibilities
• Process bookkeeping from start to finish for assigned clients, including bank reconciliations, AR/AP balancing and fixed asset balancing
• Analyze completed financial statements and reporting
• Process live payroll for clients and submit payroll tax payments on behalf of clients
• File quarterly state and federal payroll tax returns
• File sales tax returns monthly, quarterly and annually as needed
• Review and sign individual 1040 tax returns
• Process and sign corporate 1120 and 1120S tax returns
• Process and sign partnership 1065 tax returns
• Communicate and correspond with IRS and other governing bodies on behalf of clients
• Conduct tax interviews with clients
• Communicate with clients by phone and email
• Calculate tax projections for business owners
• Develop bookkeeping processes and help get new clients on track
• Complete tax research as needed
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• Enrolled Agent, CPA, or 5+ years of experience in public accounting
• In-depth bookkeeping, payroll, income and sales tax knowledge
• Advanced Excel knowledge (familiar with basic formulas and pivot tables)
• Great team player and detail-oriented

Key Details
• Employment Type: Direct Hire
• Compensation: $70,000 – $80,000
• Benefits (Direct Hire): Medical Insurance
• Location: Orland Park, Illinois
• Work Model: On-site

Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply today — we’re actively interviewing and excited to meet you.

Joey Anderson
Team Lead
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