Audit + Accounting Careers - Dugan + Lopatka

Join a team of innovative financial professionals as we solve complex challenges and lead our clients to success. Here, our people enjoy a culture that is flexible, family-friendly and committed to both your career growth and a healthy work-life balance. View job openings.

Mission statement

Our mission is two-fold. Every day, we strive to improve our clients’ businesses by serving as their trusted advisors. What matters to them, matters to us. At the same time, we are equally focused on supporting our team members as we grow our careers and enjoy balanced lives.

non-traditional benefits

Family Friendly

Our work is important, but our families come first. As a member of our team, you will be encouraged to take the time you need to be with your family.

Flex Time

We take a practical approach to work hours. Here, you’ll largely be able to create your own schedule, as long as you meet established goals.

Training

Having an informed team with an up-to-date skillset is critical to delivering exceptional service. That’s why, as an employee, we will continually invest in your education. It’s good for your career, our clients, and our company.

our values

Every decision we make is shaped by our values.

At Dugan + Lopatka, our culture is founded by a set of values shared by our employees and management. These include Truth With Integrity, Balance of Work & Rest, Stewardship, and Worth of the Individual, among others. These core tenets are critical to the way we do business and how we interact with our fellow team members every day.

Our Core Values

Our Benefits

What We Offer Our Employees

Medical & Dental Insurance
Dugan + Lopatka maintains a group comprehensive major medical insurance and dental plan for employees working 30 hours or more per week.
Life Insurance
The firm maintains a group term life insurance plan for employees working 24 hours or more per week of which the premium is paid by the firm.
Disability Insurance
The firm maintains a long term group disability income insurance plan for employees, paid by the firm.
401(k)
Dugan + Lopatka offers a 401(k) plan with an employer contribution. There is a 90-day wait period to participate.
Cafeteria Plan
The firm maintains for employees a cafeteria plan or flexible benefits plan, which includes a pre-tax insurance plan, a medical expense reimbursement plan, a dependent care assistance plan and a disability insurance reimbursement plan.
Vacation, Personal and Sick Days
Dugan + Lopatka offers vacation, personal and sick days.

careers

Current Job Openings

Audit Associate
Public accounting firm Dugan + Lopatka CPAs is seeking an Audit Associate. In this role, you will work with the Audit Department, conducting a complete range of audit services for our business and nonprofit clients.
Responsibilities
- Prepare audit, review, and compilation workpapers for corporations and non-profits
- Prepare financial statements
- Perform analytical tests and procedures on attestation engagements
- Perform inquiries of clients and document accounting systems and procedures
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting (required)
- CPA eligibility (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 hugh.elliott@duganlopatka.com.
apply now
Audit Manager
Public accounting firm Dugan + Lopatka CPAs is seeking an Audit Manager. In this role, you will work with the Audit Department, conducting a complete range of audit services for our business and nonprofit clients.
Responsibilities
- Provide timely, high quality client service that meets or exceeds client expectations including coordinating the auditing of all required financial statements, related disclosures, and other client deliverables.
- Perform risk assessment procedures in accordance with U.S. GAAS.
- Supervise Audit Associates on engagement teams and function as an in-charge facilitating field work by monitoring and reporting regarding productivity and adherence to work plan schedules on each assignment.
- Assume the primary interface role with some clients and assume responsibility for information flow from the client to the audit team.
- Identify and research accounting and auditing matters to ensure compliance with GAAP.
- Perform Quality Control Reviews of assurance engagements and internal monitoring procedures.
- Assist in the leadership and growth of the audit department.
- Train, mentor, and provide feedback and evaluations for audit staff and senior staff.
- Participate in firm development, marketing activities and client proposals.
- Ensure professional development through ongoing education.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting (required)
- 4 years of current or recent experience in a public accounting environment, auditing financial statements.
- Previous experience auditing clients in a variety of industries (preferred)
- Demonstrated experience and ability to lead client engagements
- 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 hugh.elliott@duganlopatka.com.
apply now