Entry Level Staff Accountant - Sargent & Lundy

Description

Sargent & Lundy is a worldwide leader in professional services for the electric power industry. Our distinctive capabilities provide domestic and international clients and partners with a thoroughly reliable source of comprehensive expertise. Sargent & Lundy offers challenge, flexibility, competitive salaries, and benefits. We are seeking to fill a full-time Staff Accountant position.

Essential duties and responsibilities for Staff Accountant include:

• Prepare month-end journal entries and reconciliations
• Assist with month and year-end close process
• Joint Venture accounting and preparation of Joint Venture financial statements
• Assist with preparing and assembling information for interim and year-end audits
• Assist with ad-hoc projects
• Other general accounting duties as assigned

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

Qualifications

This position requires:

• BS or MS in Accounting expected by December 2024
• CPA candidacy desirable but not required
• Previous accounting experience a plus
• 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
• Deltek CostPoint experience a plus

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

Sargent & Lundy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by law.

Award Winning Compensation & Benefits

At Sargent & Lundy, we care about the health and well-being of our employees. Our commitment extends beyond the workplace, offering comprehensive healthcare plans and generous paid time off to support our team members in every aspect of their lives. We understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why we are proud to provide competitive, award-winning benefits. Our dedication to employee satisfaction has earned us the prestigious Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024.

• Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life & Accident Insurance
• Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Back-Up Daycare
• FSA & HSA

• 401(k)
• Pre-Tax Commuter Account
• Merit Scholarship Program
• Employee Discount Program
• Corporate Charitable Giving Program
• Tuition Assistance
• First Professional Licensure Bonus
• Employee Referral Bonus

• Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Flexible Work Arrangements

Awards & Recognition