LHH is looking to identify a temporary to hire Senior Accountant for a company that has frequent interactions with the public. This role will handle journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation in addition to following up on accounts and assisting with customer inquiries. Since there will be interaction outside of the accounting team, professional communication and customer service skills are important. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of accounting experience and be proficient in Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) or International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
• Manage and reconcile general ledger accounts, review journal entries, and ensure all financial data is accurately recorded.
• Support the month-end and year-end closing processes, including the preparation of accruals, reconciliations, and related reporting.
• Serve as a primary contact for customer inquiries, account creation, and account management.
• Manage the tracking, depreciation, and reporting of fixed assets.
• Monitor company cash flow, including bank reconciliations, and provide insights to management.
• Participate in special projects, system implementations, or business initiatives as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (Master’s degree or CPA/CMA designation preferred).
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally with exposure to both public and private accounting environments.
• Proficiency with accounting software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks, NetSuite) and Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
• Demonstrated experience with financial statement preparation, general ledger reconciliations, and audit coordination.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated integrity and ethical standards in handling sensitive or confidential information.

Pay Details: $35.00 to $40.00 per hour
Search managed by: Brittany Cona
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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• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) or International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
• Manage and reconcile general ledger accounts, review journal entries, and ensure all financial data is accurately recorded.
• Support the month-end and year-end closing processes, including the preparation of accruals, reconciliations, and related reporting.
• Serve as a primary contact for customer inquiries, account creation, and account management.
• Manage the tracking, depreciation, and reporting of fixed assets.
• Monitor company cash flow, including bank reconciliations, and provide insights to management.
• Participate in special projects, system implementations, or business initiatives as needed