Accounting + Advisory Services Associate, Entry-Level
Innovative accounting firm Dugan + Lopatka CPAs is seeking an Accounting + Advisory Services Associate. In this role, you will work with the Accounting + Advisory Services department to provide business clients with actionable insights into their business operations using timely and reliable data.
Responsibilities
- Perform compilation and review engagements.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
- Prepare business tax returns and opportunities to provide tax planning services to business clients.
- Prepare payroll and sales tax returns.
- Perform outsourced accounting services for business and nonprofit clients, including bill paying, payroll, financial statement preparation, budgeting, grant reporting, review and discuss financials with clients.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting (required)
- CPA eligibility (preferred)
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel
- Experience using QuickBooks (preferred)
- Strong analytical and communication skills
- Motivation to grow your career and learn new things
- Ability to thrive in a team environment
About Our Firm
Founded in 1974, Dugan + Lopatka CPAs is a full-service accounting firm located in the western Chicago suburb of Warrenville. We specialize in middle-market private companies and larger nonprofit organizations, serving clients across a variety of industries.
As a full-service CPA firm, we provide a wide range of accounting solutions, from tax compliance and planning to auditing, M&A, outsourced accounting, specialized services, and more. Our team is a diverse group of CPAs, bringing together decades of experience and specialized expertise in key industries. Together, we help clients navigate complex challenges, make data-driven decisions with confidence, and accomplish their business goals.
At D+L, we believe that the success of any organization ultimately comes down to people and relationships. For our clients, we not only deliver exceptional accounting services; we build relationships founded on integrity, trust, and understanding. Within our own firm, we foster an inclusive, healthy working environment where a diverse team can thrive.
That’s D+L. That’s Accounting for What Matters.
Why Join D+L?
- Opportunities for Growth and Advancement: You will have numerous opportunities to grow your skillset, cultivate relationships, and challenge yourself with new experiences.
- A Culture that Values What You Value: Our core values are centered on the things that matter most to our team: Truth with Integrity, Balance of Work and Rest, Stewardship, and Worth of the Individual. Every day, we strive to incorporate these values into our policies and company culture.
- Genuine work-life balance: We offer flex time, family-friendly scheduling, remote work options, and other nontraditional benefits that help our employees prioritize their health and out-of-work life.
- A Smart Workplace: Located in Warrenville, our modern office space features an airy, open-concept design with natural light and numerous amenities, including an advanced air-ionization system, a fitness facility, a coffee bar, and more. Our convenient suburban location is minutes from I-88, making it easy to commute to D+L from anywhere in Chicagoland.
- Exceptional Benefits: D+L offers a healthy, family-friendly working environment that goes beyond the traditional benefits package you’ll find at most firms. Some of our key benefits include:
- Flex time, allowing employees significant control over their own schedules
- Competitive pay and PTO
- Continued education and training opportunities
- Medical, dental, life and disabilities insurance
- 401(k) with an employer contribution and no wait period
- A family-first culture that encourages team members to prioritize their personal lives
To apply, submit your resume to mike.lee@duganlopatka.com.