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Assistant Controller (Aurora, IL)

Full-Time / In Office

US-IL-Aurora

Fifth generation, family-owned insulation & abatement contractor seeking a growth-minded individual to join our Accounting team. Come help us build our future!

Luse Contracting Group (www.luse.com) is a specialty contractor based in Aurora, IL and Milwaukee, WI. We provide mechanical insulation services and asbestos abatement across all industries sectors from commercial to heavy industrial end markets. Founded in 1923, we are a fifth-generation family business devoted to a values-driven culture. Luse’s key to success has been maintaining a culture where employees feel valued as a part of our work family. With a philosophy of continuous improvement, we are constantly seeking ways to improve the way we operate our business and serve our customers.

Where you come in: Accounting is a key component to any business. You will be joining our department to assist with various accounting functions and help lead our operating divisions to be the best we can be in the market. Your professional experience will allow you to grow within a stable, family-owned organization that offers meaningful responsibility, professional development, and long-term career opportunity.

More specifically, you will have the opportunity to:

• Assist with oversight of the accounting department and support day-to-day accounting operations
• Manage accounts receivable invoicing and collections
• Oversee weekly field payroll processing
• Prepare journal entries and maintain accurate general ledger activity
• Perform account analysis and reconciliations
• Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes
• Support job cost analysis and construction-related financial reporting
• Oversee fixed assets and corporate insurance administration

Experience & education desired for this role include:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• CPA designation is a plus
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Construction industry experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of job costing, work-in-progress schedules, and percentage-of-completion revenue recognition
• 3 to 7 years of accounting experience
• Payroll experience preferred

What we offer:

• Competitive salary
• Healthcare benefits
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching

Success in this role will be defined not only by your technical and soft skills but also by your commitment to and enthusiasm for your own personal growth as well as the growth of our business. For all roles across the Luse Family of Companies, we look to hire self-aware individuals who are committed to our Aim and exhibit our core values in the way they lead: Family, Trust, Humility & Generosity.

This is a salaried position ($80,000 - $100,000).  Salary commensurate with experience.

Please visit our careers page at www.luse.com to submit your application and resume.  Please include a cover letter along with your salary requirements.

Luse Contracting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Experience & education desired for this role include:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• CPA designation is a plus
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Construction industry experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of job costing, work-in-progress schedules, and percentage-of-completion revenue recognition
• 3 to 7 years of accounting experience
• Payroll experience preferred

About Luse Contracting Group, Inc.

Fifth generation, family-owned insulation & abatement contractor seeking a growth-minded individual to join our Accounting team. Come help us build our future! Luse Contracting Group (www.luse.com) is a specialty contractor based in Aurora, IL and Milwaukee, WI. We provide mechanical insulation services and asbestos abatement across all industries sectors from commercial to heavy industrial end markets. Founded in 1923, we are a fifth-generation family business devoted to a values-driven culture. Luse’s key to success has been maintaining a culture where employees feel valued as a part of our work family. With a philosophy of continuous improvement, we are constantly seeking ways to improve the way we operate our business and serve our customers.

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