Accounting Manager Job West Chicago area,Illinois USA,Accounting

Accounting Manager

Our Client is a thriving mid-size manufacturing company in the Western Suburbs! They are seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to handle a diverse range of responsibilities and be a key player in their finance department.

Location:

West Chicago
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: $80,000 – $100,000

About the Role

We’re looking for a proactive and detail-driven Accounting Manager to lead our accounts receivable, credit management, and cash operations. This role is critical in strengthening cash flow, improving processes, and partnering across teams to support business performance.

What You’ll Do Credit & Collections

Lead the full accounts receivable and collections process
Coordinate collection efforts across multiple subsidiaries
Generate and distribute monthly AR statements (email, third-party platforms, mail)
Maintain and update credit files with agencies (D&B, Cortera, etc.)
Establish and enforce credit limits in partnership with the CFO
Manage credit holds and resolve customer account issues
Partner with billing teams to resolve and prevent invoice discrepancies
Oversee cash application and receipts processing
Prepare weekly cash flow reporting
Manage AR-related year-end audit activities

Accounts Payable & Banking

Review and approve A/P payment runs
Create and distribute bank reports
Manage positive pay file uploads
Process ACH, wire, and foreign exchange payments
Work with vendors to capture cash discounts

Process Improvement & Operations

Reconcile general ledger accounts
Identify and implement automation and efficiency improvements
Serve as banking liaison (accounts, compliance, access, setup)
Support cross-functional initiatives to improve processes and reporting

Leadership & Collaboration

Partner with leadership to improve operational workflows and efficiency
Deliver accurate, timely financial data to support decision-making

What We’re Looking For

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
7+ years of finance experience, including:
- 5+ years in credit & collections
- Experience in manufacturing or relationship-driven environments preferred
Strong understanding of AR, credit risk, and cash flow processes
Experience with ERP systems

Estimated annual compensation is between $80,000 and $100,000 per year

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