Accounting Manager

Accounting Manager
Pay Rate: $60 - $80 per hour, W2
Duration: 6 Month Contract - Possible Temp To Perm
Work Mode: Hybrid position - 2 to 3 days per week onsite
Location: Philadelphia, PA or Riverwoods, IL

Responsibilities:

• Lead and support the month-end close and reporting process in alignment with the reporting calendar.
• Supervise and mentor accounting staff, providing guidance, performance feedback, and support to improve processes, including the quality of account reconciliations.
• Review, analyze, and approve general ledger transactions to ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Oversee the preparation and review of balance sheet account reconciliations on a monthly, quarterly, and semi-annual basis.
• Proactively identify and resolve accounting issues, escalating when necessary, with recommended solutions.
• Support internal and external audits by providing requested documentation and addressing inquiries professionally.
• Maintain and update desktop procedures and checklists to reflect changes in processes and tools.
• Maintain and monitor month-end close, reporting, and operational checklists to ensure timely and complete task execution before sign-off.
• Prepare and review supporting schedules and financial analyses as needed.
• Collaborate effectively with internal teams and third-party service providers to ensure smooth operations.
• Conduct independent analysis to identify opportunities for process improvement and implement recommendations.
• Support the timely research and resolution of reconciling items to ensure accuracy and compliance with deadlines.
• Demonstrate adaptability to changing business requirements and provide leadership and support to staff during transitions.
• Take initiative in identifying issues and opportunities, follow through on projects, and proactively recommend solutions to improve processes and resolve challenges.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (BBA or BS); Master’s degree preferred.
• CPA certification or progress toward certification strongly preferred.
• Minimum 7 years of accounting/audit experience, including 2 years in a managerial role.
• Current or recent experience managing teams responsible for core general ledger functions, including hands-on oversight of month-end close, journal entry preparation and review, balance sheet and bank reconciliations, intercompany transactions, and audit support.
• Proficiency in major ERP systems (SAP, Great Plains, NetSuite) and Blackline.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a detail-oriented approach.
• Proven ability to manage teams and work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with international accounting is a plus.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to foster cross-functional collaboration.
• Project management experience is highly desirable.
• Comfortable working with accelerated month-end close timelines (3–5 days).
• Flexibility to work hybrid hours and coordinate effectively during close/reporting cycles.