LaSalle Network is partnering with our client to hire a Senior Accountant in Chicago, IL for an exciting contract opportunity supporting critical close, year-end, and audit work. This Senior Accountant will own key journal entries, reconciliations, and internal reporting across multiple business units, partnering closely with accounting leadership to ensure timely, accurate financials. You’ll join a collaborative, fast-paced environment within a large, publicly traded organization focused on environmentally sustainable outdoor living products and ongoing growth initiatives. This is a contract role with a hybrid work environment.
Responsibilities
• Lead accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes
• Prepare journal entries and journal vouchers across assigned business units (including areas such as expenses, tax entries, and SG&A)
• Produce and distribute internal financial reports and reporting packages
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and support GAAP-compliant accounting processes
• Maintain strong internal controls and ensure policy compliance (including SOX-related controls, where applicable)
• Support internal and external audits and provide requested documentation
• Participate in forecasting activities for SG&A expenses and provide analytical support as needed
Qualifications
• 5–7+ years of corporate accounting experience (ideally supporting multiple entities or business units)
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field
• Manufacturing or tangible product accounting experience (highly preferred)
• Experience with month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting in a deadline-driven environment
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with high attention to detail
• JD Edwards experience (highly preferred)
• CPA and/or MBA preferred (especially if conversion becomes a future consideration)
Key Details
• Employment Type: Contract
• Compensation: $50-$55 per hour
• Benefits (Contract): LaSalle Network consultants are eligible to enroll in benefits. For details, visit: https://www.thelasallenetwork.com/consultants/
• Location: Chicago, IL
• Work Model: Hybrid (3 days a week onsite, 2 days from home)
Looking for a place to grow your skills and get exposure to a variety of accounting tasks? Apply now to start building your accounting future as a Senior Staff Accountant.
Thank you,
Allee Struve
Recruiting Lead – Accounting & Finance
LaSalle Network
About LaSalle Network
At LaSalle Network, we don't just fill roles — we build careers and transform businesses. As one of the nation's leading staffing and solutions firms, we connect exceptional talent with organizations that value innovation, collaboration, and growth. Whether you're looking to take the next step in your career or find the perfect addition to your team, we make meaningful matches that last. Join us and experience a company consistently recognized as a top workplace — because when our people thrive, everyone wins.
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LaSalle Network is the leading provider of direct hire and temporary staffing services. For over two decades, LaSalle has helped organizations hire faster and connect top talent with opportunities, from entry-level positions to the C-suite. With units specializing in Accounting and Finance, Administrative, Engineering, Marketing, Technology, Supply Chain, Revenue Cycle, Call Center, Human Resources and Executive Search, LaSalle offers staffing and recruiting solutions to companies of all sizes and across all industries.
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