Accounting Manager

The Bolton Group • Buffalo Grove, IL

88d • $100,000 - $130,000

About The Position

A growing manufacturing firm is seeking an Accounting Manager to lead its accounting team. The role will report to the Controller and will be responsible for the timely and accurate preparation of financial accounting data in a variety of areas.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
• 7+ years of related accounting experience required.
• Proven experience managing and mentoring a team.
• Experience with Microsoft suite of products with intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent communication skills

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and distribute customized financial reports by established monthly deadlines while ensuring for the quality, timeliness and integrity of data.
• Evaluate monthly financial results with CFO & Controller noting business results and trends.
• Provide support for the monthly forecasts and annual budgets.
• Lead month-end closing activities, including review of various journal entries, variance analysis, audit schedules and distribution of cost center reports and financial statements.
• Review balance sheet account reconciliations on a monthly basis. Reconcile complex balance sheet accounts and investigate/resolve variances.
• Review a variety of financial statements such as expense analysis, trial balances, balance sheets, income statements and other related reports.
• Assist with monthly board reports.
• Participate in documentation and testing of key internal controls.
• Perform special projects, as required, to assist the department and the Company in achieving its goals and objectives.

Benefits

• $100-130k + bonus + health/dental
• 401k

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees