Accounting Manager

Constellation Search Group
  • chicago, IL
  • $120,000–$135,000 Per Year
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13 days ago

Job Description

Constellation Search Group is looking for an Accounting Manager for a full-time direct hire position. The Accounting Manager will oversee accounting operations, financial reporting, month-end close, and audit coordination. This hands-on role is responsible for preparing accurate financial information, maintaining strong internal controls, and supporting the business through timely and reliable financial reporting. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, adaptable, and comfortable working in a lean manufacturing environment where priorities can change, processes may be manual, and resourcefulness is essential to meeting deadlines and driving results.


Responsibilities:

  • Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
  • Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
  • Prepare monthly financial statements and management reports, analyze financial results, and explain significant variances.
  • Maintain general ledger integrity and ensure the accuracy of financial records.
  • Lead the annual external audit process, including preparation of audit schedules, supporting documentation, and audit deliverables.
  • Maintain and improve accounting processes and internal controls.
  • Support inventory, fixed asset, accrual, and other accounting activities.
  • Assist with ad hoc projects and accounting/finance-related tasks.
  • Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
  • 7+ years of progressive accounting experience in a manufacturing environment, including 3+ years in public accounting (audit preferred).
  • Strong accounting and financial reporting experience.
  • Experience leading the month-end close and annual audit process.
  • CPA preferred.
  • SAP or ERP experience preferred.
  • Strong accounting and financial reporting knowledge.
  • Experience preparing financial statements, journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
  • Ability to prioritize work, manage competing deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • High attention to detail and accuracy.

Benefits:

A comprehensive benefits package is provided including medical, dental and vision coverage along with a retirement savings plan.

Salary Disclaimer:

Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are deeply committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We believe that different backgrounds and life experiences make our team better. We do not discriminate against qualified employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual preference, sexual identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military status, or any other characteristic protected by local law or ordinance.

Numbers & Facts

Locationchicago, IL
Salary$120,000–$135,000 Per Year

Skills

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  • Accounting Closeunmatched
  • Accounting Policiesunmatched
  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
  • Business Supportunmatched
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)unmatched
  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • Documentationunmatched
  • Establish Prioritiesunmatched
  • External Auditunmatched
  • Financeunmatched
  • Financial Analysisunmatched
  • Financial Auditunmatched
  • Financial Reportingunmatched
  • Financial Statementsunmatched
  • Fixed Assetsunmatched
  • General Ledger Accountingunmatched
  • Journal Entriesunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Lean Manufacturingunmatched
  • Manufacturingunmatched
  • Microsoft Excelunmatched
  • Militaryunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Process Improvementunmatched
  • Public Accountingunmatched
  • Reconciliationunmatched
  • Reporting Skillsunmatched
  • SAP ECC (fka SAP R/3 and SAP ERP)unmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched

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