Senior Accountant

$50 - $60 hourly
Job Category: Accounting & Finance
Position Type: Contract / Temporary
Work Model: Hybrid
Location: Lake Forest, Illinois
Job ID: 155279
Benefits: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance
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LaSalle Network is hiring a Senior Accountant (Temporary) for a fast-growing, cross-border professional services firm! This role sits at the center of financial operations and supports both U.S. and Canadian entities. If you’re a detail-driven accounting expert with hands-on Workday experience and a passion for process accuracy, this is your chance to jump into a critical, fast-paced function.
This is an immediate opportunity to contribute to billing, reporting, tax support, and general ledger activity while collaborating across departments. We’re looking for a quick learner who thrives in high-volume environments and wants to make an immediate impact.
Senior Accountant Responsibilities:
  • Lead client billing and invoicing cycles across U.S. and Canadian entities
  • Prepare and analyze monthly financial reports for internal stakeholders
  • Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, including journal entries and roll-forwards
  • Support monthly close and year-end procedures
  • Assist with tax filings and audit prep documentation
  • Reconcile bank transactions and oversee cash and vendor payments
  • Produce ad-hoc reports and support client request tracking via Workday
Senior Accountant Requirements:
  • 5–8 years of accounting experience, preferably in a professional services environment
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • Proficiency in Workday Financials strongly preferred
  • Advanced Excel skills (SUMIF, Pivot Tables, reconciliation tracking)
  • Understanding of GAAP, cash-basis reporting, and internal controls
  • Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
  • Experience working with U.S. and Canadian financials a plus
This is a great opportunity to step into a high-exposure accounting role and sharpen your skills in a high-performing team. Apply today to get started!
Thank you,
Allee Struve
Recruiting Lead – Accounting and Finance

LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.
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, Marketing, Technology, Supply chain, Healthcare Revenue Cycle, Call Center, Human Resources and Executive Search. LaSalle offers staffing and recruiting solutions to companies of all sizes and across all industries.
LaSalle Network is the premier staffing and recruiting firm, earning over 100 culture, revenue and industry-based awards from major publications and having its company experts regularly contribute insights on retention strategies, hiring trends and hiring challenges, and more to national news outlets. LaSalle Network offers temporary Field Employees benefit plans including medical, dental and vision coverage. Family Medical Leave, Worker's compensation, Paid Leave and Sick Leave are also provided. View a full list of our benefits here: https://www.thelasallenetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Field-Employee-Benefits-LaSalle-Network.pdf
 
LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.

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, Marketing, Technology, Supply chain, Healthcare Revenue Cycle, Call Center, Human Resources and Executive Search. LaSalle offers staffing and recruiting solutions to companies of all sizes and across all industries.

LaSalle Network is the premier staffing and recruiting firm, earning over 100 culture, revenue and industry-based awards from major publications and having its company experts regularly contribute insights on retention strategies, hiring trends and hiring challenges, and more to national news outlets. LaSalle Network offers temporary Field Employees benefit plans including medical, dental and vision coverage. Family Medical Leave, Worker's compensation, Paid Leave and Sick Leave are also provided. View a full list of our benefits here

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