Accounting Manager

AKIRA • Chicago, IL

1d • $110,000 - $135,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The AKIRA Accounting Manager plays a key leadership role in overseeing daily accounting operations and ensuring accuracy, transparency, and compliance across all financial activities. This role will manage a growing team while developing and improving processes that align with company standards, U.S. GAAP, and regulatory requirements.
You'll be hands-on in preparing and analyzing financial reports, maintaining ledgers, managing audits, and driving continuous improvement within the accounting function - all while embodying the high-energy AKIRA spirit.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• Minimum 4+ years of accounting experience.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills.
• Experience with QuickBooks or similar accounting software.

Nice To Haves

• CPA designation or interest in pursuing CPA strongly preferred.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Highly organized and proactive with a strong desire to learn and grow.
• Positive attitude with strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage all accounting functions and develop, maintain, and improve accounting and financial procedures in compliance with internal policies, U.S. GAAP, and applicable regulations.
• Supervise and mentor a small accounting team, fostering growth and building a high-performing department aligned with company expansion.
• Ensure timely and accurate monthly and annual closing processes, including the preparation of U.S. GAAP-compliant financial statements.
• Maintain the general ledger and oversee preparation and analysis of monthly financial statements.
• Keep audit-ready books with consistent daily, weekly, and monthly reconciliations.
• Perform monthly close activities, including journal entries, accrual analysis, and account reconciliations.
• Maintain fixed asset schedules and reporting.
• Manage cash flow and prepare cash forecasts.
• Participate in annual budgeting and prepare periodic financial forecasts (Income Statement, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow).
• Analyze financial statements to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.
• Prepare management presentations, financial analyses, and special projects as assigned.
• Serve as an advisor to team members and other departments in developing and tracking KPIs.
• Oversee compliance and reporting for local, state, and federal tax filings, including sales/use and payroll taxes across 15+ states.

Benefits

• AKIRA offers competitive benefits for full-time employees, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Pet Insurance, Life, LTD, FSA/HSA/Dependent Care FSA, Flex Transit (CTA), 401(k), and a generous employee discount.
• We're committed to internal growth, providing meaningful development and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager