Sr. Accountant

Description We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to join a team in Morris, Illinois on a Contract basis. This position supports core accounting operations, financial reporting, payroll activities, and compliance requirements in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to manage month-end processes accurately while working across multiple financial functions.

Responsibilities:

• Manage daily and monthly accounting activities while maintaining accurate financial records in accordance with GAAP.
• Review invoices for proper coding, timing, and approval before payment processing, and record necessary journal entries in QuickBooks.
• Perform reconciliations for bank accounts, credit cards, general ledger accounts, and debt schedules to ensure complete and accurate reporting.
• Oversee month-end close activities, analyze financial statement variances, and help maintain the integrity of post-close reporting.
• Track fixed asset activity, including additions, disposals, and depreciation, and maintain supporting analyses each month.
• Support external audit and regulatory reporting by preparing documentation and assisting with quarterly and annual public company filings.
• Process payroll, maintain paid time off records, address timekeeping discrepancies, and record payroll-related accounting entries.
• Coordinate selected banking activities such as remote deposits, payment processing, Positive Pay monitoring, and lender-related reporting as needed. Requirements
• 3+ years of experience in a senior accounting or closely related accounting role.
• Strong hands-on experience with month-end close, general ledger activity, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks Desktop and advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Background in accounts payable, accounts receivable, budgeting support, and bookkeeping functions.
• Experience preparing or supporting tax and compliance documentation, including 1099 and 1096 processing.
• Ability to manage payroll for a workforce of 40 or more employees and maintain accurate payroll records.
• Familiarity with bank reconciliations and the ability to communicate effectively with vendors, customers, auditors, and internal stakeholders.

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