Sr. Accountant

Description We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support a healthcare organization in Westmont, Illinois on a Contract basis. This role will play a key part in maintaining accurate financial records, guiding monthly close activities, and coordinating with an external accounting partner on tax-related deliverables. The ideal candidate brings strong reconciliation expertise, sound judgment in financial reporting, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Perform detailed reconciliations across bank accounts, cash activity, and balance sheet accounts to ensure accuracy and timely resolution of discrepancies.
• Lead core month-end close tasks, including preparing journal entries, reviewing account activity, and supporting the production of reliable financial results.
• Work closely with an external accounting or tax firm to provide documentation, respond to questions, and help facilitate completion of required tax filings.
• Analyze general ledger balances and investigate variances to strengthen financial controls and improve reporting accuracy.
• Prepare and maintain supporting schedules for key accounts, ensuring documentation is organized and audit-ready.
• Assist with income tax-related processes by gathering financial data, validating records, and supporting compliance and audit requests as needed.
• Use Excel and QuickBooks to manage financial data, track reconciliation items, and produce clear supporting analysis for leadership or external partners.

The salary range for this position is $30 to $43/hour, plus bonus. Benefits are available including medical, vision, and dental, and life and disability insurance. Employees hired for our FTEP Program are also eligible to enroll in our company's 401(k) or deferred compensation plan (if eligible). FTEP employees also earn paid time off for vacation, personal needs, and sick time and paid holidays. Learn more at roberthalfbenefits.com/resources. Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster. Requirements

• 7+ years of accounting experience, including senior-level responsibility for general ledger and close activities.
• Demonstrated expertise in account, bank, cash, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Hands-on experience managing month-end close in a deadline-driven environment.
• Familiarity with annual tax support, income tax preparation, compliance, and audit coordination.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the ability to work with complex financial data and reconciliations.
• Experience using QuickBooks for accounting operations and financial record management.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

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