What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Accountant position at LHH?
Senior Accountant
A well‑established, privately held organization in a project‑based environment is seeking a Senior Accountant to support general ledger accounting, financial reporting, and operational finance. This role reports directly to the Controller and will act as a key partner in managing month‑end close, driving financial accuracy, and supporting cross‑functional initiatives, with a clear path to Accounting Manager.
Why This Opportunity Stands Ou
- tDirect partnership with a respected Controller and clear path to promotion into managemen
- tHigh‑impact role with visibility across accounting, finance, and operation
- sOpportunity to gain exposure to job costing and WIP (open to training
- )Collaborative, cross‑functional environment with strong leadership suppor
t
What You’ll
- DoManage general ledger activities, including journal entries and account reconciliatio
- nsLead month‑end and year‑end close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeline
- ssPerform variance analysis and provide insights on financial performan
- ceAssist with preparation of financial statements in accordance with GA
- APMaintain and analyze key accounts to ensure financial integrity and transparen
- cySupport fixed asset accounting, including capitalization and depreciati
- onAssist with job costing and Work‑in‑Progress (WIP) reporti
- ngPartner cross‑functionally with operations and project teams to support business decisio
- nsProvide oversight and support for AP and AR functions as need
- edSupport internal and external audits and ensure compliance with internal contro
- lsIdentify opportunities for process improvements and enhanced reporti
ng
What They’re Looking
- ForBachelor’s degree in Accounting requi
- red5–10 years of progressive accounting experience (open to public accounting backgroun
- ds)Strong general ledger and month‑end close experie
- nceSolid understanding of GAAP and core accounting functi
- onsExperience with account reconciliations, accruals, and financial report
- ingExposure to cost accounting, job costing, or WIP is a p
- lusProficiency with ERP systems and advanced Excel ski
- llsAbility to work cross‑functionally and communicate effectively with operations te
Salary : $110,000 - $115,000