Sr. Accountant

Company: Robert Half
Location: Lockport
Posted on: January 14, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join our team on a contract basis in Lockport, Illinois. This role involves managing critical financial operations, including month-end closings, reconciliations, and tax submissions, while ensuring compliance and accuracy. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in accounting systems and processes, along with a proactive approach to problem-solving and process optimization. Responsibilities: • Facilitate the month-end closing process for multiple organizational plants, ensuring timely and accurate completion. • Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements to provide insights into company performance. • Manage the submission of sales tax to various states, ensuring full compliance with regulations. • Conduct account reconciliations, including cash and credit card transactions, to maintain accurate financial records. • Identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements within accounting operations. • Assist with system upgrades and conversions, leveraging expertise in SAP Business One. • Provide weekly cash forecasts and support proactive financial planning. • Coordinate audit fieldwork, overseeing testing processes to ensure compliance and completeness. • Act as a backup for payroll and benefits functions to ensure continuity in these essential areas. • Perform ad-hoc financial analyses to support strategic decision-making. The salary range for this position is $27/hr to $30/hr. Benefits available to contract/temporary professionals, include medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit Robert Half Benefits Website for more information. • Proven experience in month-end close procedures and general ledger management. • Strong skills in preparing journal entries and performing account reconciliations. • Proficiency in bank and cash reconciliations to ensure financial accuracy. • Familiarity with SAP Business One and other accounting systems. • Solid understanding of tax submission processes and compliance requirements. • Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and prioritize tasks effectively. • Experience in conducting audits and handling audit fieldwork. • Excellent analytical skills with a focus on identifying process improvements.

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