Accounting Manager

Compass Group•Evanston, IL

5d•$60,000•Onsite

About The Position

Levy is seeking an Accounting Manager to maintain accurate and efficient financial records. This role involves building relationships with clients, guests, subcontractors, and internal teams to ensure operational efficiency. The Accounting Manager will be responsible for managing payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivable, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in all financial reporting. This position requires strong analytical skills and the ability to communicate financial results clearly to management. The role also includes interviewing, hiring, training, and developing team members according to Levy guidelines.

Requirements

2+ years in a Finance/Accounting role
High level of computer literacy
Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
Ability to work non-standard hours as dictated by event schedule

Nice To Haves

Operational experience in food and beverage is preferred
Business Degree and/or CPA certification is preferred
Passion for hospitality, food, and retail

Responsibilities

Maintains accurate and efficient filing of financial archive files and data
Builds and maintains strong relationships with clients, guests, subcontractors, not-for-profits and Levy team members
Acts as a liaison with the team, including partner’s operational team, Levy team and other areas as needed to ensure efficient operational performance
Ensures required department reports are completed and information is compiled at month-end closing
Ensures team members adhere to Levy guidelines as stated in the team member training manual and employee handbook
Completes assigned MAP objectives to achieve financial services goals
Manages payroll, accounts payable and accounts receivable process
Ensures all payroll information is accurate and submitted on a timely basis
Ensures all sales reports and financial statements are accurate prior to distribution
Clearly communicates financial results to management on a regular basis
Provides accurate and targeted financial analysis as requested
Interviews, hires, trains and develops team members according to Levy guidelines
Other duties, as assigned