Senior Accounting Consultant

Senior Accounting Consultant (Contract-to-Hire)

Location: Onsite (Hybrid potential)

Industry: Health Services

Hourly Pay Rate: $42 - $57/hour

Employment Type: Contract with strong potential for permanent hire

Job : 400848

We are seeking a Senior Accounting Consultant to join a growing health services organization specializing in substance abuse treatment. This role is designed as a contract-to-hire opportunity, offering a clear path to permanent placement and upward mobility into an Accounting Manager role within approximately 12 months for the right candidate.

This position will serve as a key bridge resource, providing hands‑on accounting execution while also bringing thought leadership and process improvement insight to help elevate the finance function.

• Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Perform and review general ledger activity, including journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Apply strong understanding of debits and credits to maintain clean and audit‑ready financials.
• Support month‑end and year‑end close processes.
• Partner with leadership to identify process improvements and efficiencies.
• Assist with cash management activities, including interaction with JP Morgan Chase banking platform.
• Manage expense reporting and workflows using Concur.
• Utilize Sage accounting software for financial operations and reporting.
• Develop advanced reporting and analysis using Microsoft Excel.
• Provide mentorship and informal leadership, helping to elevate junior staff over time.
• Contribute to special projects and initiatives tied to organizational growth.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field (strongly preferred).
• 5+ years of accounting experience; large company experience highly preferred.
• Strong technical accounting foundation, including financial statement preparation.
• Experience with:
  • Sage (or similar ERP systems).
  • Concur.
  • JP Morgan Chase or similar banking platforms.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups, data analysis).
• Proven ability to step into interim roles and drive impact quickly.
• Demonstrated leadership potential with a track record of stepping up and adding value.
• Excellent communication and problem‑solving skills.

• Background in healthcare or behavioral health/substance abuse services (highly preferred).
• Experience in contract‑to‑hire or consulting environments.
• Exposure to scaling or high‑growth organizations.