Senior Accountant

LHH; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401K plan

Paid time off

Job summary

LHH is seeking a Senior Accountant for a growing nonprofit client in Chicago, IL. The role is on a hybrid schedule (4 days onsite) with a temp-to-hire path.

The candidate will lead month-end close, post journal entries, perform reconciliations, and support budgeting, forecasting, and reporting, including grant accounting as applicable. Ideal candidates have 5+ years of accounting experience, a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, and a strong background in nonprofit accounting or public

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 5+ years of accounting experience.
• Nonprofit experience strongly preferred OR public accounting experience with nonprofit clients.
• Grant accounting experience preferred.
• Strong background in month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• ERP experience preferred.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the month-end and year-end close process.
• Prepare and post journal entries and maintain the general ledger.
• Perform account reconciliations, investigate variances, and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist with financial reporting and internal analysis.
• Support budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Partner cross-functionally to ensure accuracy of financial data.
• Assist with audit processes and compliance requirements.
• Research and resolve technical accounting issues.
• Support grant accounting and related reporting, as applicable.
• Handle ad hoc reporting and special projects.

Skills

5+ years accounting experience

Nonprofit experience

Grant accounting

Month-end close

Advanced Excel

ERP experience

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

Our client, a growing nonprofit organization, is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their team on a temp-to-hire basis. This is a great opportunity for a hands‑on accounting professional with strong month-end close experience. Candidates with prior nonprofit experience are highly preferred, though individuals coming from public accounting with exposure to nonprofit clients will also be considered. Grant accounting experience is a plus.

Title: Senior Accountant

Worksite Type: Hybrid (4 days onsite)

Location: Chicago, IL – Loop

Position Type: Temp-to-Hire

Temp Rate: $34–$38/hr.

Salary Upon Conversion: $70,000–$80,000

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and support the month-end and year-end close process

• Prepare and post journal entries and maintain the general ledger

• Perform account reconciliations, investigate variances, and resolve discrepancies

• Assist with financial reporting and internal analysis

• Support budgeting and forecasting activities

• Partner cross‑functionally to ensure accuracy of financial data

• Assist with audit processes and compliance requirements

• Research and resolve technical accounting issues

• Support grant accounting and related reporting, as applicable

• Handle ad hoc reporting and special projects

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required

• 5+ years of accounting experience

• Nonprofit experience strongly preferred OR public accounting experience with Nonprofit clients

• Grant accounting experience preferred

• Strong background in month‑end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting

• Advanced Excel skills

• ERP experience preferred

• Detail‑oriented with strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities

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: $34.00 to $38.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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