Remote Contract Accountant — Data Reconciliation (6 Mo)

LHH US; Illinois; Remote; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Short-term disability

EAP program

Job summary

LHH US is seeking a detail-oriented Contract Accountant for a 6-month engagement to support a large-scale financial systems implementation. The role focuses on validating system data, performing reconciliations, and ensuring accuracy across reporting processes.

The temporary position requires 3+ years of accounting experience, strong Excel skills, and the ability to handle complex transactions while communicating effectively with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• 3+ years of accounting experience with complex transactions and reconciliations.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and process improvement skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills for data analysis and reconciliation.
• Ability to interpret large data sets and identify discrepancies.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment with accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Review and validate system-generated financial calculations for accuracy.
• Reconcile system outputs with manual records and general ledger balances.
• Investigate discrepancies between automated calculations and accounting processes.
• Partner with accounting, finance and technology teams on data validation.
• Analyze testing vs production environments to verify data integrity.
• Assist with process improvement in financial reporting and reconciliations.
• Document findings and provide recommendations to improve accuracy and efficiency.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Communication

Multitasking

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance

Tools

Excel

Job description

LHH US is seeking a detail-oriented Contract Accountant for a 6-month engagement to support a large-scale financial systems implementation. The role focuses on validating system data, performing reconciliations, and ensuring accuracy across reporting processes.

The temporary position requires 3+ years of accounting experience, strong Excel skills, and the ability to handle complex transactions while communicating effectively with cross-functional teams.