Senior Accountant ( Public Accounting Experience Required)

LHH; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

PTO accrual up to 20 days per year

Job summary

A leading staffing agency is seeking a Senior Accountant in Chicago, IL. The candidate should have at least 2 years of accounting experience and a bachelor's degree in Accounting is preferred. Responsibilities include preparing financial statements, assisting with audits, and managing month-end close activities. The role offers a competitive salary range of $80,000 to $100,000, alongside benefits like medical insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of accounting experience required.
• Experience with monthly financial statements and operational results.
• Ability to assist with annual audits and review processes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly financial statements and operational results.
• Assist with annual review and financial statement preparation.
• Manage month-end close activities including journal entries.

Skills

Accounting experience

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Job description

Overview

Senior Accountant role with 2 days in the office per week. This range is provided by LHH. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. We are seeking a strong staff or senior accountant. The organization offers a competitive salary, good work-life balance, valuable benefits, and growth potential. Please apply if you have accounting experience; this is a stable company that is growing.

Responsibilities

• Monthly financial statements and operational results preparation
• Assist with annual review and financial statement preparation
• Creating annual budgets and forecasts
• Manage month-end close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis; provide financial reporting to the assistant controller
• Manage and record complex revenue transactions and model for financial forecasting
• Prepare financial reports on an accrual basis
• Assist with the annual audit process

Qualifications

• 2+ years of accounting experience
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting preferred

Compensation

The anticipated salary range for this position is between $80,000 and $100,000, with an anticipated bonus of up to 10%.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Term life and AD&D insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Wellness plans
• 401(k) retirement plan
• PTO accrual up to 20 days per year
• 10 paid holidays
• Up to 5 days of paid sick leave

PTO and holiday hours are prorated based on hire date within the calendar year.

Details

• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Accounting/Auditing
• Industries: Accounting