Accounting Manager

LHH US; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401K plan

Job summary

LHH US in Chicago is seeking an Accounting Manager for a top nonprofit. This contract role (with potential for direct hire) offers a hybrid work model (3 days on-site). Ideal candidates have eight years of hands-on accounting management and GAAP expertise, with strong Excel skills and CPA preferred.

The role focuses on leading month-end, quarterly and annual financial reporting, preparing statements, and implementing robust policies while driving efficient processes within a nonprofit context.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Eight years or more of experience in Accounting/Finance.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• CPA is strongly preferred.
• Thorough understanding of GAAP.
• Advanced accounting concepts, practices and procedures.
• Strong leadership and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements.
• Develop and implement accounting policies and procedures.
• Manage month-end and year-end close process.
• Prepare and approve journal entries and intercompany transactions.
• Assist in monthly management reporting and schedules.
• Perform regular and ad hoc financial analysis for management.
• Assist in tax and regulatory reporting.
• Suggest more efficient procedures when needed.
• Apply professional judgment in accounting tasks.
• Align accounting activities with the organization's strategic plan.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Multi-project management

Advanced Excel skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA certification (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Description

LHH is searching for an Accounting Manager for a top Nonprofit organization based in Chicago. Preferably, the selected candidate will have eight years of hands‑on Accounting Management experience with a mid‑sized nonprofit organization. Responsibilities include ensuring financial activities and procedures are compliant with GAAP and leading the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting process/deadlines.

Title: Accounting Manager Position Type: Contract (with possibility of direct hire) Worksite Type: Hybrid (3 days) Rate: $45-$50/hr. (DOE)

Accounting Manager Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the preparation of financial statements
• Develop, direct and plan current accounting policies and procedures including cost and general accounting
• Manage month-end and year-end close process
• Prepare and approve journal entries and intercompany transactions
• Assists in preparation of monthly management report and accompanying schedules and worksheets
• Develop regular and ad hoc financial analysis as requested for internal management
• Assist in tax and regulatory reporting and requirements
• Recommend more efficient procedures when necessary
• Apply sound professional judgment on details of work
• Implement the strategic plan for the overall direction of accounting process
• Analyze and communicate business performance

Requirements:

• Bachelors of Science in Accounting or Finance
• Eight years or more of experience in Accounting/Finance
• Strong Microsoft Excel Skills
• CPA is strongly preferred
• Thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• Advanced knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures of Accounting
• Strong Leadership abilities
• Exceptional communication skills
• Must be able to effectively handle multiple projects at one time

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

Pay Details: $45.00 to $50.00 per hour

Search managed by: Margreth Adriatico

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.