Accounting Manager

Location: Downers Grove, IL | Hybrid
Compensation: $95,000–$105,000 + bonus

Overview

Looking for an opportunity to lead a team while staying hands-on with accounting operations? Our client is seeking an Accounting Manager to oversee day-to-day accounting activities, support financial reporting, and drive process improvements within an established, growing organization.

This Accounting Manager role offers the opportunity to lead a team of four, partner with senior finance leadership, and help strengthen accounting processes across the business. The ideal candidate combines a strong technical accounting background with the leadership skills needed to develop a team and maintain efficient, accurate operations.

Why Work Here?

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• Career growth: Join an organization that values professional development and internal advancement.

  
  
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• Leadership exposure: Collaborate directly with senior finance leadership and contribute to business decisions.

  
  
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• Supportive culture: Work alongside a team that values communication, collaboration, and accountability.

  
  
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• Hybrid flexibility: Enjoy a schedule with three days in the office.

  
  
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• Competitive benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) matching, and additional benefits.

  
  
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Top Responsibilities

As an Accounting Manager, you will:

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• Lead, coach, and develop a team of accounting professionals while coordinating daily workloads.

  
  
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• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger activities, and account reconciliations.

  
  
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• Support monthly and quarterly close activities, including journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and variance analysis.

  
  
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• Monitor cash activity and prepare financial updates and reporting for leadership.

  
  
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• Review transaction activity, investigate discrepancies, and ensure accurate financial records.

  
  
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• Oversee applicable tax and compliance processes while supporting audit preparation.
  

  
  
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Qualifications

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• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent practical experience.

  
  
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• 4+ years of accounting experience, including accounts payable and accounts receivable.

  
  
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• 2+ years of experience in a leadership, supervisory, training, or mentoring capacity.

  
  
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• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and month-end close.

  
  
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• Experience in a distribution, product-based, or other high-volume business environment is a plus.
  

  
  
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This Accounting Manager opportunity is a great fit for an accounting professional who enjoys developing people, improving processes, and maintaining a hands-on role in a growing business.

If you're ready to take on a new challenge as an Accounting Manager, apply today and explore an opportunity to make a meaningful impact.


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