Senior Accountant

LHH; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 83,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401K plan

Paid leave

Job summary

LHH is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant for a contract-to-hire role in Chicago. The position emphasizes general ledger, month-end close, reconciliations, budgeting, and financial reporting. Professional services experience is preferred but not required.

The role is fully onsite with a conversion salary around $90K and a contract rate of $40–$45/hr, starting October 2026. This is ideal for an accounting professional ready to grow into a permanent position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 5+ years of accounting experience.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post monthly journal entries to the general ledger.
• Perform month-end close activities within established deadlines.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts and investigate discrepancies.
• Prepare financial reports and support budgeting and forecasting.
• Research and resolve technical accounting issues.
• Assist with annual financial audits and tax compliance.
• Perform ad hoc financial analysis and special projects as needed.

Skills

5+ years accounting

Advanced Excel

General ledger

Month-end close

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant for a contract-to-hire opportunity in Chicago. This position is fully onsite and is ideal for an accounting professional with strong general ledger, month-end close, reconciliation, budgeting, and financial reporting experience. Professional services experience is preferred but not required.

Position Details

• Location: Chicago, IL
• Schedule: Fully onsite
• Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire
• Contract Rate: $40–$45/hr.
• Conversion Salary: Approximately $90K
• Target Start Date: October 2026

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post monthly journal entries to the general ledger
• Perform month-end close activities within established deadlines
• Reconcile general ledger accounts and investigate discrepancies
• Prepare financial reports and support budgeting and forecasting
• Research and resolve technical accounting issues
• Assist with annual financial audits and tax compliance
• Perform ad hoc financial analysis and special projects as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
• 5+ years of accounting experience
• Professional services experience preferred
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent attention to detail and time-management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment

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: $40.00 to $45.00 per hour

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Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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