Senior Accountant

LaSalle Network; Aurora (IL); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Hybrid work model

Job summary

LaSalle Network seeks a Senior Accountant in Arlington, TX, with a PE-backed or public company background. You will own key accounting processes, supervise staff, and support month-end close with detailed reporting.

Hybrid work model (3–4 days onsite) offers growth in a growing manufacturing organization expanding across North America and Europe, with opportunities to lead accounting initiatives and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field.
• Public accounting experience at Senior Associate level or 5+ years in a PE-backed company.
• Experience owning accounting responsibilities and reviewing others.
• CPA license or active progress toward CPA preferred.
• Experience with NetSuite or another ERP system.
• Strong Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Comfortable in a private equity-backed or publicly traded environment.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end close with journal entries, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Own assigned accounting processes and ensure accuracy across statements.
• Review account activity, investigate discrepancies, and resolve issues.
• Supervise Staff Accountant and review their work for accuracy and compliance.
• Support accounts receivable, accounts payable, and intercompany activities.
• Assist with variance analysis, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and controls.
• Partner with Controller on accounting initiatives and business needs.

Skills

Public accounting experience

Ownership of accounting

Analytical skills

Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP)

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

NetSuite

ERP system

Job description

Our client is hiring for a Senior Accountant to join a growing manufacturing organization with an expanding presence across North America and Europe. The company is continuing to expand with plans to open additional locations over the next 12–24 months. This role is ideal for someone with a public accounting background who is ready to take greater ownership of accounting operations, contribute to process improvements, and help review the work of other team members. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable working in a professional corporate environment.

Senior Accountant Responsibilities

• Support month-end close, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reporting
• Take ownership of assigned accounting processes and ensure accuracy across financial statements
• Review account activity, investigate discrepancies, and proactively identify and resolve issues
• Supervise the Staff Accountant and review and approve their work to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting standards
• Support accounts receivable, accounts payable, and intercompany accounting activities as needed
• Assist with variance analysis, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting accuracy, and internal controls
• Partner with the Controller and other members of the finance team on accounting initiatives and business needs

Senior Accountant Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field
• Public accounting experience, ideally at the Senior Associate level or above, or 5+ years of Senior Accountant experience within a public or private equity-owned company
• Experience taking ownership of accounting responsibilities and reviewing the work of others
• CPA license or active progress toward CPA certification preferred
• Experience with NetSuite or another ERP system
• Strong Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to identify discrepancies and take initiative to resolve them
• Comfortable working in a structured corporate environment, ideally within a private equity-backed or publicly traded organization

What's in It for Me?

• Opportunity to take on greater ownership within a growing accounting team
• Exposure to leadership and meaningful financial reporting responsibilities
• Opportunity to supervise and support the development of another accounting team member
• Ability to contribute to process improvements and accounting initiatives
• A professional environment with opportunities for continued growth

Key Details

• Compensation: $85,000–$95,000 base salary
• Bonus: Eligibility for a 10% annual bonus
• Benefits: Medical and dental insurance
• Location: Arlington, TX
• Work Model: Hybrid, with 3–4 days onsite

LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.