Senior Accountant
Our client is an international corporate services firm headquartered in Chicago, IL and Stockholm, Sweden. The organization supports Nordic and European companies as they establish and expand their presence in the United States by providing strategic guidance and hands-on operational and accounting support. This position offers the opportunity to work with a diverse portfolio of international clients while gaining exposure to cross-border business operations and global financial environments.
We are seeking a motivated, proactive, and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join a growing accounting and advisory team. This role offers immediate client responsibility and interaction, a high level of independence, and the opportunity to serve as a trusted advisor while being supported by an experienced team.
This is a fully remote position supporting both external clients and internal team members across U.S. and European time zones.
What’s the job?
- Prepare financial statements by gathering and analyzing information from the general ledger
- Maintain general ledger entries, records, and files; perform account reconciliations
- Manage accounts payable, including expense accruals, coding, disbursements, and reconciliations
- Handle customer invoicing, revenue accruals, cash application, account coding, and reconciliations
- Perform cash and bank reconciliations, management reporting, financial analysis, and limited forecasting
- Research and interpret financial data to answer accounting and financial questions
- Support the Controller and Accounting team with additional financial and administrative tasks as needed
- Provide clients with general guidance related to U.S. accounting and financial matters
What’s needed?
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration with an Accounting emphasis, or a closely related field
- 3–5 years of professional accounting experience
- Proficiency in QuickBooks Online and Microsoft Office Suite
- Strong understanding of GAAP and core accounting principles
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Availability for primary client communication hours: 7:00 AM–11:00 AM CT or 8:00 AM–12:00 PM CT
- CPA license or active pursuit of CPA certification preferred
- Experience with Microsoft Dynamics preferred
- Sales tax administration experience preferred
- Experience with Shopify and/or similar e-commerce platforms preferred
- Knowledge of IFRS standards preferred
Key Details
- Compensation: $45–$65/hour, commensurate with experience
- Location: Remote (Chicago, IL preferred)
- Work Model: Remote
- Schedule: Part-time and hourly, starting at 15–20 hours per week, with the expectation of scaling to 30–40 hours per week as your client portfolio grows
- Benefits: Consultants are eligible to enroll in benefits, including medical, dental, and vision
- Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire
- If hired on directly: eligible for medical insurance, dental insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, paid company holidays, and paid vacation accrual (PTO)
- Why join: Be part of a growth journey with significant ownership of your work and exposure to external clients from day one, on a team that believes in building diverse and inclusive teams where everyone is positioned to grow
Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply today. We’re actively interviewing and excited to meet you.
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LaSalle Intelligent Solutions (formerly LaSalle Network) helps organizations turn ambition into outcomes - delivering intelligence and expertise. As a leading provider of talent, advisory services and AI solutions, LaSalle has connected more than 130,000 professionals with opportunities across more than 15,000 clients to optimize operations and drive results. With teams specializing in Technology, Engineering, Accounting and Finance, Sales and Marketing, Supply Chain, Life Sciences, Professional Services, and HR & Operations, LaSalle serves companies of all sizes and across all industries. LaSalle has been recognized for its culture and growth by Inc., Forbes and Fortune. LaSalle offers temporary Consultants benefit plans including medical, dental and vision coverage. Family Medical Leave, Worker’s Compensation, Paid Leave and Sick Leave are also provided. View of a full list of our benefits here. All assignments are at-will and their duration is subject to change.
