Senior Accounting Consultant

Senior Accounting Consultant (Contract-to-Hire) Location: Onsite (Hybrid potential) Industry: Health Services Hourly Pay Rate: $42 - $57/hour Employment Type: Contract with strong potential for permanent hire Job ID: 400848 Overview We are seeking a Senior Accounting Consultant to join a growing health services organization specializing in substance abuse treatment. This role is designed as a contract-to-hire opportunity, offering a clear path to permanent placement and upward mobility into an Accounting Manager role within approximately 12 months for the right candidate. This position will serve as a key bridge resource, providing hands‑on accounting execution while also bringing thought leadership and process improvement insight to help elevate the finance function. Key Responsibilities Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. Perform and review general ledger activity, including journal entries and account reconciliations. Apply strong understanding of debits and credits to maintain clean and audit‑ready financials. Support month‑end and year‑end close processes. Partner with leadership to identify process improvements and efficiencies. Assist with cash management activities, including interaction with JP Morgan Chase banking platform. Manage expense reporting and workflows using Concur. Utilize Sage accounting software for financial operations and reporting. Develop advanced reporting and analysis using Microsoft Excel. Provide mentorship and informal leadership, helping to elevate junior staff over time. Contribute to special projects and initiatives tied to organizational growth. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field (strongly preferred). 5+ years of accounting experience; large company experience highly preferred. Strong technical accounting foundation, including financial statement preparation. Experience with: Sage (or similar ERP systems). Concur. JP Morgan Chase or similar banking platforms. Advanced Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups, data analysis). Proven ability to step into interim roles and drive impact quickly. Demonstrated leadership potential with a track record of stepping up and adding value. Excellent communication and problem‑solving skills. Preferred Experience Background in healthcare or behavioral health/substance abuse services (highly preferred). Experience in contract‑to‑hire or consulting environments. Exposure to scaling or high‑growth organizations. #J-18808-Ljbffr