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Senior Manager Accounting

Job in Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, 62777, USA
Listing for: Magid
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-05-31
Job specializations:
  • Accounting
    Accounting Manager, Financial Reporting, Senior Accountant
  • Finance & Banking
    Accounting Manager, Financial Reporting
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 100000 - 125000 USD Yearly USD 100000.00 125000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Senior Manager, Accounting

We are looking for a hands‑on, collaborative, and naturally curious individual to manage our accounting and accounts payable staff, overseeing month‑end and year‑end close, ensuring accurate reconciliations, and partnering with operations and supply chain to support decision‑making.

Key Responsibilities
  • Effectively lead, develop, and manage Accounting & Accounts Payable staff, including leading recurring team meetings to ensure clear communication of priorities and responsibilities.
  • Execution of accurate and timely month‑end and year‑end close utilizing the ERP and reporting systems.
  • Ensure completeness and accuracy of account reconciliations and financial activity, including cash, inventory, receivable billings & collections, accounts payable, prepaid expenses, and accrued liabilities.
  • Assist with year‑end financial statement review for assigned entities.
  • Assist in the development and maintenance of strong accounting policies and procedures.
  • Assist in the creation of efficiencies in accounting processes by implementing process improvements, technology‑driven solutions and automation. Partner with other departments and IT to ensure all financial systems are properly operating to capture and produce timely and accurate information and support the company’s growth.
  • Perform other accounting, financial, or administrative tasks as may be required from time‑to‑time.
  • Support manufacturing‑related accounting areas such as standard costing, cycle counts, inventory valuation, and variance analysis.
  • Lead various critical projects, including audit readiness, accounting policy updates, ERP projects, and special initiatives.
  • Assist with annual benefits and insurance renewals, banking renewals and other contracts.
  • Assist in implementing new accounting standards and corporate policies.
  • Leverage ERP and financial systems to improve reporting and decision‑support capabilities.
  • Act as a trusted advisor to finance and company leadership with the ability to research and resolve complex accounting issues.
Requirements
  • Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls.
  • Ability to interpret complex accounting issues and provide clear guidance.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and partner across multiple areas of the business.
  • High level of initiative, curiosity, and ability to operate in a fast‑paced environment.
  • Comfortable managing changing priorities and frequent ad hoc requests.
  • Team‑oriented approach with a desire to support and develop others.
Experience & Education
  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting required.
  • 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, public accounting and/or public company experience strongly preferred.
  • CPA strongly preferred.
  • Audit experience preferred (Big 4 or large firm).
  • Manufacturing and cost accounting experience a plus.
  • Accounts Payable, Payroll, Insurance, Benefits experience a plus.
Benefits
  • Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
  • Bonus plan
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • Company provided Profit Sharing
  • Participation in Magid Paid Time Off (PTO) Policy
  • 9 Paid Holidays

Magid Glove & Safety is a leading manufacturer, distributor, and importer of hand protection and safety products, e.g., work gloves, fall protection, reusable and disposable respirators. We are an innovative, growing, and privately held business, that has been delivering safety solutions to thousands of companies since 1946.

Magid is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

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Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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