Accounting Manager

Accounting Manager

$120,000 to $140,000 + bonus

About the Company

Our client is a growing financial services organization in the Loop is seeking an Accounting Manager. The firm boasts a team-oriented culture and provides its employees with the tools and training necessary to perform.

Why Take the Accounting Manager Role:

• Lots of opportunity for career growth
• Company is going through explosive growth (organically and through acquisitions)
• High visibility – ability to make a difference/have an impact
• Highly motivated team- opportunity to work with a great team of highly motivated individuals- very driven group.
• Great benefits
• Fantastic culture
• Hybrid schedule

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ACCOUNTING MANAGER

• The Accounting Manager will help to oversee, hire, train and mentor a team of 3-4 accountants.
• Compile and analyze financial information to prepare entries to general ledger accounts.
• The Accounting Manager will also review and handle month-end, quarter-end and year-end closing activities, ensuring compliance with GAAP.
• Analyze financial information and bank reconciliations.
• Prepare balance sheets, payroll, journal entries and GL.
• Assist External auditors
• Establish, modify, document, and coordinate the implementation of accounting and accounting control procedures
• Assist with implementing new technical accounting standards

Specific requirements for the Accounting Manager include:

• Bachelor’s degree of Accounting
• 5 years progressive experience in accounting and finance; hands-on accounting managerial experience preferred
• CPA preferred
• Solid understanding of accounting processes and procedures
• Ability to lead, train and develop staff
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, with advanced working knowledge of Excel
• Ability to work efficiently independently as well as part of a team

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$120,000-$140,000 + bonus