Senior Accoutant

Senior Accountant

 

Location: Burr Ridge, IL

Schedule: Hybrid, 3 days onsite

Anticipated Salary: $110,000-$120,000 base + 15% bonus

 

• Are you a Senior Auditor ready to transition from public accounting into industry?

• Do you enjoy improving processes and solving problems rather than simply following established procedures?

• Are you looking for a role where you can work with senior leadership and make a measurable impact on the business?

 

Position Summary

LHH is partnering with a growing organization in the western suburbs of Chicago to identify a Senior Accountant for a newly created position.

 

 

This role combines corporate accounting, inventory oversight, process improvement, and cross-functional partnership. The Senior Accountant will have significant autonomy and visibility while working closely with accounting leadership, operations, warehouse teams, and executive management.

 

This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Auditor looking to transition from public accounting into industry or an experienced corporate accountant who enjoys taking ownership and improving processes.

 

Responsibilities

• Improve inventory accounting

• Strengthen internal controls

• Oversee cycle counts

• Analyze inventory activity

• Prepare journal entries

• Complete reconciliations

• Support month-end close

• Partner with operations

• Resolve accounting discrepancies

• Improve accounting processes

• Support automation initiatives

 

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of accounting experience

• Public accounting audit experience

• Senior-level audit experience preferred

• Strong general accounting knowledge

• Month-end close experience

• Strong Excel skills

• Excellent communication skills

• Independent problem-solving ability

• Comfortable working cross-functionally

• CPA preferred

• Big Four experience preferred

• Inventory exposure a plus

 

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Excellent transition from public accounting

• High visibility with senior leadership

• Significant ownership and autonomy

• Direct impact on business performance

• Cross-functional exposure

• Process improvement opportunities

• Career advancement potential

• Systems and automation exposure

• Flexibility once established

 

Compensation

The anticipated base salary range is $110,000-$120,000, plus a 15% bonus. Compensation will vary based on experience and qualifications.

 

Benefits

Eligible full-time employees are offered a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical and prescription coverage

• Dental and vision insurance

• Employer-paid life and AD&D insurance

• Employer-paid short- and long-term disability

• Healthcare and dependent care FSAs

• Employee Assistance Program

• Wellness resources

• Voluntary life, accident, and critical illness coverage

• Commuter benefits

• Employee discount program

 

Benefits eligibility begins 30 days from the date of hire for eligible employees.

 

Interested in Learning More?

For immediate consideration or a confidential conversation, contact:

 

Michelle Barnard

Executive Recruiter, LHH

Email: michelle.barnard@lhh.com

Phone: 312-453-8061

Schedule an interview: Book time with LHH/Michelle Barnard

 

Candidates are welcome to call, email, or schedule time directly on my calendar for a confidential conversation.

 

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