Senior Accountant

LHH US; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

401K plan

Commuter benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

LHH US has a client in Chicago Ridge, IL seeking a Senior Accountant (temporary) to manage month-end close, journal entries, and GL maintenance. The role requires strong manufacturing accounting exposure or public accounting with manufacturing clients and a hands-on approach to technical accounting issues.

The position offers a hybrid work arrangement (4 days onsite) with a contract-to-hire pathway and a competitive hourly rate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 5+ years of accounting experience.
• Manufacturing experience preferred or public accounting with manufacturing clients.
• Strong month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Advanced Excel skills and ERP experience (SAP a plus).

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.
• Handle ad hoc reporting and special projects.

Skills

Month-end close

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Advanced Excel

ERP SAP

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Our client, a growing manufacturing organization, is seeking a temporary Senior Accountant to join their team on a direct hire basis. This is a great opportunity for a hands-on accounting professional with strong month-end experience. Candidates with prior manufacturing experience are highly preferred, though individuals coming from public accounting with exposure to manufacturing clients will also be considered. Title: Senior Accountant (temporary) Worksite Type: Hybrid (4 days onsite) Location: Chicago Ridge, IL Position Type: Contract to hire Rate: $40-$45/hr

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
• Handle ad hoc reporting and special projects

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required
• 5+ years of accounting experience
• Manufacturing experience strongly preferred OR public accounting experience with manufacturing clients
• Strong background in month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting
• Advanced Excel skills
• ERP experience preferred (SAP a plus)
• 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.

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.

Pay Details: $40.00 to $45.00 per hour

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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