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

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells

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