Accounting Manager

Clarity Partners LLC • Chicago, IL

20d • $120,000 - $135,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Clarity Partners is seeking an Accounting Manager local to Chicago, Illinois, with a demonstrated understanding of accounting processes and procedures. This role is a strong individual contributor, team builder, and team player, and is performed in a hybrid setting. The Accounting Manager oversees day-to-day accounting operations and supports accurate, timely financial reporting. The role also supervises and develops team members, supports payroll and employee-benefits administration, contributes to tax activities, and improves the systems, policies, and processes that support the company’s growth. The stated base salary range is $120,000–$135,000.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of accounting experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or accounting from an accredited college or university.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability and desire to complete numerical and analytical work accurately and on time.
• Independent, proactive self-starter who takes ownership of work.
• Organized, with the ability to prioritize deadlines and tasks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
• Trustworthy and reliable when handling highly confidential information.
• Intellectually curious and a quick learner, able to research solutions independently and seek help when needed.
• Proficiency with general-ledger software, such as QuickBooks or Sage Intacct.
• Intermediate or advanced Microsoft Excel skills and willingness to adopt new platforms, tools, automation, and AI-enabled workflows.
• Ability to identify and implement processes and procedures that improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, tolerate ambiguity, and manage frequently changing priorities.

Nice To Haves

• CPA certification.
• Experience with Paylocity or another payroll system.
• Previous experience working in a startup or growth-stage environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting operations, including month-end and year-end activities, accounts receivable, accounts payable, banking and cash management, journal entries, and accruals, ensuring transactions are recorded accurately and on time for financial reporting.
• Review and direct other team members’ work; provide training and development and build relationships.
• Supervise payroll preparation, including PTO, overtime, and payroll deductions.
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of employee benefits and policies to assist with administration and answer team-member questions, including work related to the 401(k) plan audit and operations.
• Research and apply technical accounting and financial and operational concepts, including revenue, investments, and tax.
• Oversee administration of current systems, evaluate them, and implement new solutions to support business growth.
• Partner with organization-wide stakeholders to build scalable processes that provide timely, accurate, and insightful reporting, address operational needs, and support routine and ad hoc work.
• Enhance and maintain policies and procedures for department and company activities, including internal controls and systems, to support strong recordkeeping, appropriate authorizations, and safeguarding of assets and information.
• Contribute to tax activities and filings.

What This Job Offers

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