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Accounting Manager

Michael Page
  • Alsip, IL
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Job Description

Accounting Manager Responsibilities:

  • Own and lead the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
  • Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
  • Develop monthly financial reporting packages, analyze operating results, and provide explanations for key trends and variances.
  • Maintain the integrity of the general ledger and ensure financial data is accurate and complete.
  • Coordinate annual audit activities, including managing requests, preparing supporting documentation, and serving as a key point of contact for external auditors.
  • Evaluate and enhance accounting procedures, workflows, and internal control processes.
  • Support core accounting areas including inventory, fixed assets, accruals, and other balance sheet and income statement activities.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams across finance and operations to support business initiatives and reporting needs.
  • Drive process improvements and automation opportunities to increase efficiency, accuracy, and scalability within the accounting function.
  • Assist with special projects and other finance and accounting initiatives as needed.



MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

High-visibility role, partnering with C-Suite leadersRemote working opportunities (3 days work from home)
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
  • Minimum of 1+ year of public accounting experience, along with experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Experience supporting inventory accounting within a manufacturing setting
  • Strong proficiency with Excel
  • Experience with ERP systems
  • Previous leadership, supervisory, or people management experience is highly desirable
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively partner with stakeholders across multiple departments
  • Detail-oriented with a solid understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting
  • Ability to thrive in a hands-on, fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities simultaneously



I'm partnered with the CFO of a well-known, industry-leading manufacturing company that is looking to add an Accounting Manager due to an internal promotion.

In this role, you'll oversee day-to-day accounting operations, financial reporting, month-end and year-end close, and audit coordination. This is a hands-on leadership position that plays a key role in ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining strong internal controls, and supporting business decisions through timely financial insights. You'll work closely with teams across the organization, including operations, FP&A, and treasury, while remaining actively involved in the accounting function and helping drive continued process improvements.

  • Competitive compensation package with bonus potential
  • Comprehensive benefits package, including a strong 401(k) match
  • Hybrid work schedule with flexibility (3 days in office)
  • High-visibility role with regular exposure to senior leadership and key decision-makers
  • Clear opportunity for career growth and advancement within the organization
  • Chance to join a well-established, industry-leading manufacturing company
  • Stable business with a strong track record and long-term growth outlook
  • Collaborative, team-oriented culture that values employee development
  • Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a hands-on leadership role with broad exposure across the business



Apply now and your resume will be considered within 24 hours!

Numbers & Facts

LocationAlsip, IL
IndustryStaffing/Employment Agencies
Company Size500 to 999 employees
Year Founded1976
Websitehttp://www.michaelpage.com/

About Company

Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.

The Group has operations in the Americas, UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and Africa.

In the US, we focus on the areas of:

  • Advisory
  • Banking and Financial Services
  • Finance and Accounting
  • Engineering and Manufacturing
  • Healthcare & Life Sciences
  • Human Resources
  • Information Technology
  • Legal
  • Marketing
  • Page Personnel Office Support
  • Oil and Gas
  • Procurement and Supply Chain
  • Real Estate and Construction
  • Sales

Skills

  • Accountingunmatched
  • Accounting Closeunmatched
  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
  • Automationunmatched
  • Balance Sheetunmatched
  • Business Supportunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Cross-Functionalunmatched
  • Data Qualityunmatched
  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • Documentationunmatched
  • ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
  • External Auditunmatched
  • Financeunmatched
  • Financial Operationsunmatched
  • Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)unmatched
  • Financial Reportingunmatched
  • Fixed Assetsunmatched
  • General Ledger Accountingunmatched
  • Income Statementsunmatched
  • Journal Entriesunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Manufacturingunmatched
  • Microsoft Excelunmatched
  • Multitaskingunmatched
  • Operational Supportunmatched
  • People Managementunmatched
  • Process Improvementunmatched
  • Public Accountingunmatched
  • Reconciliationunmatched
  • Reporting Skillsunmatched
  • Staff Developmentunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched
  • Treasuryunmatched

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