Accounting Manager

Lee Hecht Harrison
  • Chicago, IL
  • $55–$65 Per Hour
6 days ago

Job Description

Our client is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager for a temp-to-hire opportunity in Chicago, IL. The ideal candidate will bring a strong accounting background, including at least eight years of accounting experience and five years of management-level experience. This individual should have a solid understanding of accounting principles and practices, particularly general ledger analysis, financial reporting, and month-end close.

Details

  • Location: Chicago, IL

  • Worksite Type: Fully onsite

  • Position Type: Temp-to-Hire

  • Targeted Start Date: November 2nd

  • Contract Pay Rate: $55-$65/hour

  • Target Permanent Salary: $110k-$125k

  • Schedule: Full-time

Responsibilities:

  • Oversee general accounting, accounts payable, payroll, and accounts receivable functions

  • Lead and coordinate the monthly close process to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting

  • Review and analyze complex general ledger activity and recommend necessary correcting entries

  • Develop and maintain financial reporting packages for internal teams and executive management

  • Review detailed operating and maintenance cost reports for accuracy and completeness

  • Prepare monthly and ad hoc financial statements and financial analyses

  • Ensure revenues, expenses, liabilities, and assets are accurately recorded

  • Improve account reconciliation processes, supporting documentation, and overall accuracy

  • Identify and implement accounting and process improvements

  • Assist with the external audit process

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent experience

  • Minimum of 8 years of accounting experience

  • Minimum of 5 years of management-level accounting experience

  • Strong general ledger and account analysis experience

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

  • Demonstrated ability to identify and implement process improvements

  • Strong leadership and communication skills

  • CPA preferred, but not required

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

If you are interested in this role, we want to hear from you! If you are interested in being considered for this role or any other accounting or finance opportunities with LHH Recruitment Solutions, formerly Accounting Principals, please click "apply" below.

Pay Details: $55.00 to $60.00 per hour

Search managed by: Keilah Murray

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

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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

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Numbers & Facts

LocationChicago, IL
Salary$55–$65 Per Hour

Skills

  • Accountingunmatched
  • Accounting Closeunmatched
  • Accounting Policiesunmatched
  • Accounts Payableunmatched
  • Accounts Receivableunmatched
  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Cost Reportingunmatched
  • Documentationunmatched
  • Expense Trackingunmatched
  • External Auditunmatched
  • Financeunmatched
  • Financial Analysisunmatched
  • Financial Reportingunmatched
  • General Ledger Accountingunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Microsoft Excelunmatched
  • Process Improvementunmatched
  • Reconciliationunmatched
  • Record Keepingunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched

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