Accounting Manager Des Plaines, IL

Accounting Manager

The salary range for this position is $120,000-$140,000 and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to john.sadofsky

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The Accounting Manager plays a pivotal role in overseeing the day-to-day operations of the accounting department, with a focus on maintaining the integrity of financial processes and facilitating month-end close activities. This role involves managing a team, implementing process improvements, ensuring compliance, and providing valuable insights to internal stakeholders.

• Manage and lead the accounting department, supervising basic accounting functions including Accounts Receivable (A/R), Accounts Payable (A/P), Payroll (P/R), General Ledger (G/L), and tax payments.
• Drive process improvement initiatives within the accounting department to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Prepare and review journal entries and monthly general ledger account reconciliations to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Assist in establishing and documenting internal controls to maintain a robust control environment, overseeing adherence to control procedures.
• Monitor and assess departmental activities, optimizing procedures and resource allocation while upholding a high level of precision.
• Lead the development and growth of the accounting team, providing coaching, performance management, and development planning.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and Finance, Planning & Analysis (FP&A) to provide analysis, support, and insights to internal stakeholders and executive leadership.
• Generate supporting schedules for audits and tax-related activities, ensuring accurate and timely information.