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Senior Accountant

Addison Group

Aurora, IllinoiscontractorPosted 8/20/2026
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Location: Aurora, Illinois Assignment Type: 3-month contract with the possibility of extension Compensation: $40.00–$45.00/hour, depending on relevant experience Benefits: Eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) Take the Next Step in Your Accounting Career! Are you a detail-oriented accounting professional looking for an opportunity to make an impact? Our client is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their team. This is a great opportunity for someone with strong general ledger experience who enjoys working with financial data, supporting the close process, and helping drive accurate and efficient accounting operations. In this role, you'll play a key part in maintaining the integrity of financial records, supporting month-end and year-end close, analyzing financial results, and contributing to process improvements. You'll also have the opportunity to work cross-functionally with various teams in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities: • Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules. • Take an active role in month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities. • Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts to ensure financial accuracy and completeness. • Analyze financial results, identify trends, and investigate variances. • Assist with financial statement preparation and management reporting packages. • Support internal and external audits by preparing documentation and providing analysis. • Ensure accounting activities are performed in accordance with GAAP and company policies. • Partner with cross-functional teams to strengthen accounting processes and internal controls. • Support fixed asset accounting, including depreciation schedules and capital projects. Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. • 3+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally within a corporate or manufacturing environment. • Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting, reconciliatio

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