Accounting Manager​/Supervisor

Accounting Manager/Supervisor

We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager/Supervisor to lead core financial operations for a nonprofit organization in Illinois. This permanent role oversees accounting staff, supports accurate and timely reporting, and helps maintain strong financial controls across the agency. The position is well suited for a hands-on finance leader who can manage month-end activities, coordinate audit support, and provide clear analysis that informs organizational decision-making.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the preparation and delivery of financial statements for leadership, the Board, and external agencies, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.
• Direct daily oversight of cash activity and coordinate account transfers to maintain sufficient funding for payroll and accounts payable obligations.
• Supervise accounting team members by guiding hiring, onboarding, training, performance discussions, and issue resolution in alignment with organizational policies.
• Analyze monthly financial results, identify notable fluctuations, and work with internal stakeholders to clarify and resolve material variances.
• Review month-end reporting packages to confirm that balances, schedules, and supporting reports reconcile properly across the accounting records.
• Oversee allocation processes and manage the distribution of recurring financial reports at the end of each month.
• Complete assigned reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and post journal entries while recommending improvements that strengthen efficiency and accuracy.
• Organize and provide audit support documentation for annual financial reviews and other required examinations.
• Maintain orderly journal entry records and supporting files to promote strong documentation standards and audit readiness.

Benefits:

• Generous paid time off
• 13 Paid holidays
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
• Employer Paid Insurance:
  Basic Life/AD&D and Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• 403(b) with company match
• Tuition assistance
• Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Ongoing training and development opportunities