Accounting Manager

Job Title: Accounting Manager 

Location: Chicago, IL 

Job Type: W2 Ongoing Contract 

Expected hours per week: 40 hours 

Schedule: Onsite 

Pay Range: $67-75 an hour 

Job Description:
This role is ideal for an experienced accounting professional who combines a strong technical accounting background with a proactive, process-improvement mindset. Initially focused on transactional accounting activities and month-end support, the position will gradually expand into financial reporting, analysis, and special projects aimed at improving financial processes and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who can quickly learn new systems, work independently, and contribute beyond day-to-day accounting operations.
 
Key Responsibilities

• Perform transactional accounting activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial data maintenance.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements and related reports.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of accounting records and financial data.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and controls.
• Support special projects and operational initiatives within the finance organization.
• Analyze financial processes, identify issues, and recommend solutions.
• Work independently with minimal supervision while managing multiple priorities.

• 10–15 years of financial accounting and reporting experience.
• Strong foundation in accounting principles, financial reporting, and general ledger activities.
• Experience with journal entries, account reconciliations, month-end close, and financial statement preparation.
• Hands-on experience with Oracle and/or Workday strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated success driving process improvements and operational efficiencies.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Proven ability to learn quickly, adapt to new processes, and work independently.
• Self-motivated, naturally curious, and capable of taking initiative with minimal direction.

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO & 401K 

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