Senior Accountant & Team Lead – GAAP Expert

OnlyHire.Me; Lincolnshire (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

OnlyHire.Me in Lincolnshire, IL is seeking a Senior Accountant to manage client accounting operations with a strong GAAP focus and to lead and mentor the accounting team across multiple engagements. This role combines hands-on accounting with client management responsibilities.

You will supervise bookkeeping, payroll, sales tax, and financial reporting, while staying current with regulatory changes and ensuring accuracy and compliance for diverse clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting is required.
• Minimum of 3 years of accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting.
• Proficiency in using accounting software and interpreting financial reports.
• CPA certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the accounting operations for assigned clients.
• Assist clients with bookkeeping, payroll, sales tax, and financial reporting.
• Participate in leading our accounting team, including training and mentoring staff.
• Stay updated on changes in laws and regulations affecting accounting practices.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

OnlyHire.Me in Lincolnshire, IL is seeking a Senior Accountant to manage client accounting operations with a strong GAAP focus and to lead and mentor the accounting team across multiple engagements. This role combines hands-on accounting with client management responsibilities.

You will supervise bookkeeping, payroll, sales tax, and financial reporting, while staying current with regulatory changes and ensuring accuracy and compliance for diverse clients.