Senior Staff Accountant

Senior Staff Accountant

LHH is partnering with a well-established professional services organization to identify a Senior Staff Accountant for its growing finance team. This role will be responsible for general ledger accounting, month-end close activities, financial reporting, reconciliations, process improvements, and special projects. The ideal candidate will bring strong accounting fundamentals, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a collaborative environment. This position is hybrid after training and will pay between $65K and $80K annually.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare financial reports, accounting schedules, and supporting documentation while ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal standards.
• Maintain the general ledger and complete month-end balance sheet reconciliations, including journal entries, account analysis, and discrepancy resolution.
• Review reconciliations and accounting work prepared by other team members for completeness and accuracy.
• Provide guidance and support to accounting staff on financial processes and procedures.
• Assist with the preparation, tracking, and reconciliation of various tax-related obligations.
• Analyze and reconcile bank accounts and cash activity.
• Support the development and maintenance of internal controls and accounting policies.
• Ensure financial records are properly maintained, documented, and organized within accounting systems.
• Complete banking confirmations and other financial verification requests.
• Perform ad hoc financial analysis, support special projects, and assist with accounting related to system implementations, acquisitions, and organizational changes.
• Evaluate existing workflows, identify opportunities for improvement, and recommend process enhancements to increase efficiency and accuracy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Three or more years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, and financial reporting principles.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel.
• Excellent analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Experience in public accounting is a plus.
• CPA designation or progress toward certification is preferred.

If you are interested in learning more, please apply now.