This role will sit out of their downtown Chicago office 5x a week and is budgeted up to a base of $120,000.
Sr. Bookkeeper Responsibilities:
- Manage day-to-day accounting operations using QuickBooks, including accounts payable, accounts receivable and bank reconciliations
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for family entities
- Monitor cash flow and maintain detailed records of all financial transactions
- Coordinate with external CPAs and tax professionals for tax preparation and planning
- Process and track household employee payroll and related tax filings
- Assist in trust accounting and administration, including tracking distributions and preparing trust accountings
- Coordinate with trustees and trust administrators to ensure proper documentation and compliance
- Monitor trust investments and maintain detailed records of trust assets
- Prepare reports for trust beneficiaries as required
- Manage bill payment and expense tracking for family members
- Maintain organized records of all financial documents and transactions
- Prepare financial analysis and reports for family decision-making
- Assist in budgeting and financial planning for family members
- Coordinate with wealth managers and financial advisors
Bookkeeper Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 5+ years of accounting experience, with at least 3 years in family office or private wealth management
- Advanced proficiency in QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel
- Strong understanding of trust accounting principles and fiduciary responsibilities
- Experience with high-net-worth individuals and families
- CPA preferred
If you are interested in the Private Family Office Bookkeeper role, please apply today!
Thank you,
Arden Dyer
Recruiting Lead
LaSalle Network
LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.
LaSalle Network is the leading provider of direct hire and temporary staffing services. For over two decades, LaSalle has helped organizations hire faster and connect top talent with opportunities, from entry-level positions to the C-suite. With units specializing in Accounting and Finance, Administrative, Marketing, Technology, Supply chain, Healthcare Revenue Cycle, Call Center, Human Resources and Executive Search. LaSalle offers staffing and recruiting solutions to companies of all sizes and across all industries. LaSalle Network is the premier staffing and recruiting firm, earning over 100 culture, revenue and industry-based awards from major publications and having its company experts regularly contribute insights on retention strategies, hiring trends and hiring challenges, and more to national news outlets.
