Accounting Manager
Location: Chicago, IL (60606)
Salary: $90,000 - $100,000 annually
Are you a highly motivated and meticulous Accounting Manager with a passion for manufacturing? We're looking for an experienced professional to lead our accounting operations and contribute to our continued success.
In this role, you'll be instrumental in overseeing our daily financial activities, managing a dedicated team of accounting professionals, and ensuring the highest level of accuracy in our financial reporting. You'll work collaboratively with various departments, transforming financial data into actionable insights that drive strategic business decisions.1
Responsibilities
- Oversee and manage all aspects of daily financial operations.
- Lead and mentor a team of accounting professionals.
- Ensure accurate and timely processing of accounts payable and accounts receivable.
- Prepare and review journal entries and general ledger reconciliations.
- Analyze financial data, prepare comprehensive financial statements, and generate reports.2
- Provide strategic financial insights to support business decision-making.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize financial processes and controls.
- Ensure compliance with accounting principles and company policies.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation required.
- Proven experience in a similar accounting management role within a manufacturing or product-based industry.
- Strong understanding of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and journal entry processes.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
- Exceptional leadership and communication skills, with the ability to manage and develop a team.