Accounting Manager

Job Category: Account/Finance

Full-Time

Location: Skokie, IL 60077, USA

$100,000 - 110,000/Yr. Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Hybrid role: 3 days in-office (Tues - Thurs); 2 days remote (Mon & Fri)

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Accounting Manager to oversee General Accounting functions. This role is responsible for reviewing all data entries, journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and leading the full month-end close process.

The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in workpaper preparation, reconciliation documentation, and journal entry support, with a focus on establishing and training the team on best practices. This leader will play a critical role in driving excellence in technical accounting execution while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily operations of General Accounting.
• Review, approve, and ensure accuracy of journal entries and financial transactions, ensuring appropriate support and documentation standards are met.
• Manage monthly balance sheet reconciliations with a focus on completeness, accuracy, and clarity of supporting workpapers.
• Establish, document, and train the team on best practices for reconciliation procedures, journal entry support, and monthly workpaper preparation.
• Lead the month-end and year-end close processes to ensure timely and accurate reporting.
• Monitor and analyze accounting data and prepare internal financial reports.
• Develop, implement, and maintain internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and company policies.
• Actively manage, mentor, and coach accounting staff to drive performance, professional development, and engagement.
• Foster a culture of excellence, collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning within the team.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of accounting operations.
• Coordinate and support audit activities.
• Lead or participate in special projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; CPA or equivalent certification preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience with strong exposure to A/R and General Ledger functions.
• Prior supervisory or people management experience with proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, and internal control principles.
• Demonstrated ability to drive continuous improvement and foster a high-performance team culture.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and time management skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build positive relationships across all levels of the organization.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in a nonprofit or healthcare preferred.
• Big 4 experience preferred.
• Change management and process improvement experience highly desirable.

Benefits:

• FREE Virtual Primary Care, Urgent Care, and Mental Health Counseling for ALL Employees
• PAID Maternity/Paternity leave
• Medical Insurance (BCBS of IL)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
• Pet Insurance
• FSA (Health, Dependent Care, Transit)
• Telemedicine
• EAP
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match

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