Senior Accountant - Retail Finance & Forecasting Lead

LS Solutions; Cicero (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

LS Solutions in the Midwest is seeking a Senior Accountant to support a growing multi-location retail network across the region. You will lead the month-end close, manage the general ledger, and ensure timely financial statements.

This role focuses on reconciliations, journal entries, variance analysis, budgeting and forecasting, and strengthening internal controls. Collaboration with operations and leadership is essential to translate results into actionable insights.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of accounting principles and month-end close.
• Proficiency in reconciliations, journal entries, and variance analysis.
• Ability to support budgeting and forecasting with reliable inputs.
• Attention to detail, integrity, and continuous improvement.
• Effective communication and partnership with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end close and manage the general ledger to ensure accurate, timely financial statements.
• Prepare account reconciliations and supporting journal entries.
• Perform variance analyses and financial reporting to highlight performance drivers.
• Support budgeting and forecasting activities with reliable financial inputs and analysis.
• Strengthen internal controls and improve accounting processes for accuracy and compliance.
• Collaborate with operations and leadership to interpret financial results and provide actionable insights.

Skills

Month-end close

General ledger

Account reconciliations

Journal entries

Variance analysis

Budgeting & forecasting

Internal controls

Cross-functional collaboration

Financial reporting

Job description

LS Solutions in the Midwest is seeking a Senior Accountant to support a growing multi-location retail network across the region. You will lead the month-end close, manage the general ledger, and ensure timely financial statements.

This role focuses on reconciliations, journal entries, variance analysis, budgeting and forecasting, and strengthening internal controls. Collaboration with operations and leadership is essential to translate results into actionable insights.