Senior Accountant

LHH; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Hybrid work environment

Paid time off

CPA support

Job summary

LHH is seeking a Senior Accountant to join our growing finance team in downtown Chicago. The role focuses on month-end close, financial reporting, account reconciliations, and process improvements.

The ideal candidate is a CPA or CPA-track professional with strong analytical skills, solid U.S. GAAP knowledge, and the ability to collaborate across departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• CPA designation preferred or actively pursuing certification.
• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally including public accounting and/or corporate accounting.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting.
• Experience with month-end close, reconciliations, and audit support.
• Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables and lookups.
• Experience with ERP systems such as Oracle, SAP, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and schedules.
• Perform month-end and year-end close activities, including journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations.
• Analyze financial results and investigate variances for management reporting.
• Assist with external audits by preparing schedules and supporting documentation.
• Support technical accounting matters, including revenue recognition, leases, and fixed assets.
• Maintain and improve internal controls, accounting policies, and reporting processes.
• Participate in budgeting, forecasting, and ad hoc financial analysis projects.
• Collaborate across functions to ensure compliant reporting.
• Assist with system enhancements and process automation initiatives.
• Support special projects, acquisitions, integrations, and other strategic initiatives.

Skills

3+ years accounting experience

US GAAP knowledge

Month-end close

Reconciliations

Audit support

Excel (PivotTables, lookups)

ERP systems (Oracle, SAP, NetSuite, MS

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA designation preferred or actively pursuing certification

Tools

Oracle/SAP/NetSuite/MS Dynamics ERP

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Accountant to join our growing finance and accounting team in downtown Chicago. This role will be responsible for supporting the month-end close process, financial reporting, account reconciliations, technical accounting research, and process improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate is a CPA or CPA-track professional with strong analytical skills, a solid understanding of U.S. GAAP, and the ability to work collaboratively across departments.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Perform month-end and year-end close activities, including journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations.
• Analyze financial results and investigate variances to support management reporting.
• Assist with external audits by preparing audit schedules, supporting documentation, and responding to auditor requests.
• Support technical accounting matters, including revenue recognition, leases, fixed assets, and business transactions.
• Maintain and improve internal controls, accounting policies, and financial reporting processes.
• Participate in budgeting, forecasting, and ad hoc financial analysis projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance with company policies.
• Assist with system enhancements, process automation initiatives, and continuous improvement projects.
• Support special projects, acquisitions, integrations, and other strategic initiatives as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA designation preferred or actively pursuing certification.
• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally including public accounting and/or corporate accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting.
• Experience with month-end close, reconciliations, and audit support.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and data analysis.
• Experience with ERP systems such as Oracle, SAP, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar platforms.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Public accounting experience from a Big 4 or regional accounting firm.
• Experience working in a complex, multi-entity environment.
• Exposure to consolidations, intercompany accounting, and financial reporting.
• Experience with reporting and planning tools such as OneStream, Workiva, Power BI, or similar platforms.
• Competitive base salary: $95,000 - $105,000 (commensurate with experience)
• Annual bonus opportunity
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays
• Professional development and CPA support
• Hybrid work environment with a downtown Chicago office
• Paid sick leave where applicable by state law.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected characteristic.