Accounting Manager

WESTWARD360 ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT LLC•Chicago, IL

18h•Hybrid

About The Position

Westward360 is looking to add an Accounting Manager to our growing corporate accounting team in Chicago. This role will be responsible for maintaining financial records, managing the month-end and year-end close processes, developing and improving accounting processes, and leading a dedicated accounting team. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and proactive, with strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally to resolve discrepancies and drive continuous improvement. This position plays a key role in ensuring timely revenue recognition and adherence to company accounting policies.

Requirements

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field preferred.
Proven experience of progressive accounting experience with at least 2 years in a supervisory or management role; real estate or property management experience is a plus.
Familiarity with accounting systems (QuickBooks, NetSuite) and Microsoft Excel.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

real estate or property management experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage the month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial statements.
Oversee daily operations of the accounting department, including Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), general ledger, and compliance.
Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, bank statements, and cash flow reporting.
Generate and distribute accurate, timely invoices for commissions, rent, and other related fees.
Ensure correct pricing and billing in accordance with approved agreements and company policies.
Review accounts receivable aging and proactively follow up on outstanding balances to drive timely collection.
Process and apply credit card and electronic payments to customer accounts.
Investigate and resolve misapplied, unidentified, or disputed payments.
Perform account reconciliations as needed to ensure accuracy between billing, cash receipts, and the general ledger.
Review and approve customer credit lines, extending or declining credit based on established guidelines.
Monitor account activity to identify risk and ensure compliance with company credit policies.
Manage team of direct reports that work on our global/offshore team.
Partner with internal departments to understand accounting transactions, resolve discrepancies, and address client requests for documentation or adjustments.
Manage, mentor, and develop a high-performing accounting team by setting clear goals and providing regular feedback.
Identify opportunities to automate and streamline accounting workflows to improve efficiency and reduce errors.