Description We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join our team in Chicago, Illinois. In this role, you will play a key part in managing financial processes, ensuring accurate reporting, and supporting the organization's overall financial health. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic legal industry environment while utilizing your expertise in accounting systems and practices. Responsibilities: • Prepare and review account reconciliations to ensure accuracy and compliance with company policies. • Conduct detailed balance sheet reconciliations and resolve any discrepancies in a timely manner. • Perform bank reconciliations, ensuring alignment between bank statements and internal records. • Oversee the general ledger by maintaining accurate entries and supporting documentation. • Create and post journal entries to facilitate month-end and year-end close processes. • Utilize advanced Microsoft Excel skills to analyze financial data and generate reports. • Manage month-end close activities, ensuring deadlines are met and financial statements are accurate. • Work with accounting systems such as NetSuite, Oracle, or SAP to streamline financial operations and reporting. • Collaborate with internal teams to improve accounting processes and ensure compliance with regulations. • Provide support for audits by preparing necessary documentation and addressing auditor inquiries. Salary: $75k - $80k Benefits: MED HSA, VISION, DEN, 401k Requirements • Proven experience in account reconciliation, balance sheet reconciliation, and bank reconciliations. • Strong knowledge of general ledger management and journal entry preparation. • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced functions for data analysis. • Hands-on experience with accounting software such as NetSuite, Oracle, or SAP. • Demonstrated ability to manage month-end close processes and meet strict deadlines. • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail in financial reporting. • Strong understanding of accounting principles and regulatory compliance. • Effective communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams. Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .