Accounting Manager
Listed on 2026-10-26
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Accounting
Accounting Manager, Financial Compliance -
Management
Location: Downers Grove, IL | Hybrid
Compensation: $95,000–$105,000 + bonus
Looking for an opportunity to lead a team while staying hands-on with accounting operations? Our client is seeking an Accounting Manager to oversee day-to-day accounting activities, support financial reporting, and drive process improvements within an established, growing organization.
This Accounting Manager role offers the opportunity to lead a team of four, partner with senior finance leadership, and help strengthen accounting processes across the business. The ideal candidate combines a strong technical accounting background with the leadership skills needed to develop a team and maintain efficient, accurate operations.
Why Work Here?Career growth: Join an organization that values professional development and internal advancement.
Leadership exposure: Collaborate directly with senior finance leadership and contribute to business decisions.
Supportive culture: Work alongside a team that values communication, collaboration, and accountability.
Hybrid flexibility: Enjoy a schedule with three days in the office.
Competitive benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) matching, and additional benefits.
As an Accounting Manager, you will:
Lead, coach, and develop a team of accounting professionals while coordinating daily workloads.
Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger activities, and account reconciliations.
Support monthly and quarterly close activities, including journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and variance analysis.
Monitor cash activity and prepare financial updates and reporting for leadership.
Review transaction activity, investigate discrepancies, and ensure accurate financial records.
Oversee applicable tax and compliance processes while supporting audit preparation.
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent practical experience.
4+ years of accounting experience, including accounts payable and accounts receivable.
2+ years of experience in a leadership, supervisory, training, or mentoring capacity.
Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and month-end close.
Experience in a distribution, product-based, or other high-volume business environment is a plus.
This Accounting Manager opportunity is a great fit for an accounting professional who enjoys developing people, improving processes, and maintaining a hands-on role in a growing business.
If you're ready to take on a new challenge as an Accounting Manager, apply today and explore an opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
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