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Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant

LHH • Lake Zurich, IL, United States
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Permanent
Job description

Staff Accountant (Contract)

LHH is partnering with a well-established company in the Lake Zurich area seeking a contract Staff Accountant to support key accounting and finance functions during a period of growth. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys rolling up their sleeves, working cross-functionally, and making an immediate impact.

If you're someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys solving problems, and wants to gain exposure to a variety of accounting responsibilities, we'd love to connect with you.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Prepare and post journal entries
  • Reconcile bank accounts and balance sheet accounts
  • Assist with month-end and year-end close
  • Maintain and analyze general ledger activity
  • Support accounts payable and accounts receivable processes as needed
  • Investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies
  • Prepare financial reports and schedules for management
  • Assist with audits and provide supporting documentation
  • Participate in process improvement initiatives and special projects
  • Ensure compliance with company policies and accounting standards

What We're Looking For

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
  • 2+ years of accounting experience
  • Strong understanding of general ledger accounting and financial reporting
  • Experience with account reconciliations and journal entries
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

Nice to Have

  • Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Dynamics, or similar
  • Manufacturing or distribution industry experience
  • CPA or CPA-track candidate

Why Consider This Opportunity?

  • Competitive compensation
  • Exposure to a variety of accounting functions
  • Collaborative and team-oriented culture
  • Opportunity to expand your skill set and gain valuable experience
  • Potential for contract extension or permanent hire based on performance and business needs

Pay Details: $32.00 to $40.00 per hour

Search managed by: Brendan Connolly

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Military connected talent encouraged to apply

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

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

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

Ref: US_EN_27_813124_3131772

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