Accounting & Business Manager Westmont, IL

📍 Location: Western Suburbs of Chicagoland — On‑site near Westmont, IL

💰 Compensation: $55,000–$80,000 base salary, depending on experience

A growing small business in the western suburbs is seeking an Accounting & Business Manager to take ownership of day‑to‑day accounting operations and serve as a key partner to leadership. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a smaller office environment, enjoys wearing many hats, and wants to make a direct impact on financial processes, reporting, and operational efficiency.

This role offers the chance to build structure, streamline workflows, and work closely with ownership in a hands‑on, collaborative setting.

• Manage full‑cycle accounting for multiple entities, including AP/AR, reconciliations, month‑end close, and financial reporting in Quick Books.
• Maintain accurate books, track expenses, support budgeting, and prepare financial summaries for internal stakeholders.
• Assist with forecasting, planning, and the development of financial insights for management decision‑making.
• Oversee vendor communication, invoicing, internal documentation, and general operational accounting processes.
• Collaborate with external bookkeeping, CPA, and advisory partners as needed.
• Create or refine systems and workflows that improve accounting accuracy, transparency, and efficiency.
• Provide actionable data, reporting, and metrics to support leadership and business goals.
• Special projects as needed

Required:

• 5+ years of accounting experience, ideally within a small‑business environment.
• Strong knowledge of general accounting principles, period‑end close, and financial statement preparation.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work autonomously.
• Familiarity with modern accounting software.
• Willingness to assist with additional office responsibilities when needed.

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Experience with multi‑entity accounting or commission‑related reporting.
• Comfort supporting HR, benefits, or administrative processes.
• Personal Time Off (PTO): Accrued annually, with flexibility depending on experience.
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave where required by state law
• Benefits include:
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with employer cost‑sharing
• Potential for future 401(k) or profit‑sharing programs as the business grows

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security‑clearance requirements, including:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers