Accounting Manager

Location: Lake Bluff

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** Job Overview
** Mariani Landscape is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Accounting Manager to support in overseeing financial operations and project-based cost tracking. This role is critical to maintaining budget integrity, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and delivering insights that drive strategic decisions across our organization. The Accounting Manager will collaborate closely with the Controller to manage job costing, financial analysis, and core accounting functions.
** Responsibilities and Duties
**** Financial Reporting and Analysis:
*** Reviews financial statements to ensure Journal entries are completed accurately and analyzes financial data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
* Prepare internal financial reports and dashboards for leadership.
* Support the Controller in preparing financial statements and audit documentation.
** Accounting Operations:
*** Oversees the month end close including all general ledger functions, account reconciliations, and ensures the accuracy of financial records and transactions.
* Completes the weekly cashflow forecast and reviews and approves the weekly AP register/check runs.
** Internal Controls & Compliance:
*** Develops and implements internal controls, ensures adherence to accounting standards (like ), and supports external audits.
** Team Leadership:
*** Supports Controller and trains accounting staff, provides guidance, and fosters a cohesive and competent finance team.
** Strategic Planning:
*** Support Controller by contributing to strategic thinking by providing financial information and recommendations to upper management, helping to align accounting goals with overall organizational objectives.
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* Collaboration:

*** Works with other departments to gather financial data and support sound decision-making.
* Manage ad hoc projects
** Process & System Support:
*** Help implement and maintain accounting systems and tools.
* Recommend process improvements to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
* Ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting standards.
** Job Requirements**###
* Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
* 4+ years of accounting experience, preferably in a project-based or construction environment.
* Strong understanding of job costing and project accounting.
* Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Net Suite, Aspire, or similar).
* Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
* Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
* CPA is a plus, but not required.
** The Perks
*** 401(k) plan with company match
* Medical insurance
* Dental insurance
* Vision insurance
* FSA/HSA
* Perk Spot* Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
* Paid time Off
* Tuition Reimbursement (after one year of service)
** Pay Transparency
** Mariani Enterprises LLC is committed to pay transparency and equity among all employees and provides employees with an environment where pay transparency and dialogue on compensation are allowed. Mariani Enterprises LLC complies with Equal Employment Opportunity laws as well as federal, state, and local laws on compensation, pay transparency, and pay equity.

Position Range:$ - $Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
* Mariani Enterprises, LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment with regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual…