Temporary Senior Accountant

Lee Hecht Harrison Nederland B.V.; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401K plan

Job summary

Lee Hecht Harrison Nederland B.V. in the United States is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to support our client on a temporary basis, focusing on month-end close activities, financial reporting, account reconciliations, and general ledger maintenance.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, strong GAAP knowledge, advanced Excel skills, and hands-on experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or Microsoft Dynamics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong GAAP knowledge and financial reporting.
• Experience with month-end close and reconciliations.
• ERP experience with SAP, Oracle, NetSuite or Dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and adjusting entries
• Perform monthly, quarterly, and year-end account reconciliations
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes
• Analyze financial data and investigate account discrepancies
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts
• Prepare financial statements and supporting schedules
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis activities
• Assist with audit requests and documentation preparation
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies, procedures, and GAAP standards
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve accounting issues

Skills

Advanced Excel

GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Month-end close

Account reconciliations

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP

Oracle

NetSuite

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to support our client on a temporary basis. This role will play a key part in month-end close activities, financial reporting, account reconciliations, and general ledger maintenance. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, adaptable, and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and adjusting entries

• Perform monthly, quarterly, and year-end account reconciliations

• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes

• Analyze financial data and investigate account discrepancies

• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts

• Prepare financial statements and supporting schedules

• Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis activities

• Assist with audit requests and documentation preparation

• Ensure compliance with accounting policies, procedures, and GAAP standards

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve accounting issues

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience

• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting

• Experience with month-end close and account reconciliations

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and data analysis functions

• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills

• Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA designation or CPA candidacy preferred

• Experience supporting audits and financial statement preparation

• Background in manufacturing, distribution, healthcare, or professional services environments is a plus

Pay Details: $38.00 to $49.00 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.

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• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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