Senior Accountant

Our client, a growing nonprofit organization, is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their team on a temp-to-hire basis. This is a great opportunity for a hands-on accounting professional with strong month-end close experience. Candidates with prior nonprofit experience are highly preferred, though individuals coming from public accounting with exposure to nonprofit clients will also be considered. Grant accounting experience is a plus.

Title: Senior Accountant
Worksite Type: Hybrid (4 days onsite)
Location: Chicago, IL – Loop
Position Type: Temp-to-Hire
Temp Rate: $34–$38/hr.
Salary Upon Conversion: $70,000–$80,000

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and support the month-end and year-end close process

• Prepare and post journal entries and maintain the general ledger

• Perform account reconciliations, investigate variances, and resolve discrepancies

• Assist with financial reporting and internal analysis

• Support budgeting and forecasting activities

• Partner cross-functionally to ensure accuracy of financial data

• Assist with audit processes and compliance requirements

• Research and resolve technical accounting issues

• Support grant accounting and related reporting, as applicable

• Handle ad hoc reporting and special projects

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required

• 5+ years of accounting experience

• Nonprofit experience strongly preferred OR public accounting experience with Nonprofit clients

• Grant accounting experience preferred

• Strong background in month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting

• Advanced Excel skills

• ERP experience preferred

• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

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 position or other accounting opportunities, please click “apply” below and apply online at www.LHH.com.
 

Pay Details: $34.00 to $38.00 per hour

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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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Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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