Senior Accountant / Accounting Manager

$80,000 - $90,000 yearly
Job Category: Accounting & Finance
Position Type: Direct Hire / Permanent
Work Model: In Office
Location: Forest Park, Illinois
Job ID: 146253
Benefits: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance
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LaSalle Network has partnered with a fitness company in Forest Park, Illinois who is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant / Accounting Manager to join their dynamic accounting team. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a smaller company environment and is eager to take on a variety of responsibilities. The Senior Accountant / Accounting Manager will play a crucial role in corporate accounting functions, supporting multiple entities and ensuring accurate financial reporting. This role is 100% onsite and is budgeted for $80,000 to $115,000 per year.

Senior Accountant / Accounting Manager Responsibilities:

  • Manage core general ledger accounting functions including posting journal entries, performing reconciliations and handling commission accruals
  • Support the monthly close process, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting within a 10-day timeframe
  • Assist in budgeting activities and manage sales tax returns
  • Process payroll for 60 employees using Paylocity
  • Oversee accounts receivable and collaborate with cross-functional teams, including sales
  • Mentor junior accounting staff and provide guidance on best practices
  • Participate in special projects, including input on ERP conversion and testing of new systems and SOPs

Senior Accountant / Accounting Manager Requirements:
  • 3+ years of core general ledger accounting experience
  • Proficiency in Excel, including pivot tables and LOOKUP functions
  • Comfortable working in a smaller company environment; large company backgrounds are not preferred
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with individuals at all levels
  • A willingness to learn and adapt, with a proactive approach to problem-solving
  • Steady career trajectory without frequent job changes


If you're looking to upgrade your career and meet the qualifications, apply now! If your profile matches what our client is looking for, I will reach out right away.

Thank you,


Elizabeth Schultz
Accounting & Finance, Project Manager

LaSalle Network

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.