Accounting Manager

Wow Bao • Chicago, IL

10d

About The Position

Wow Bao is seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented Accounting Manager to support corporate accounting and accounting activities related to its food manufacturing operations. The role helps create and maintain financial records covering assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liabilities, and other financial activities. The Accounting Manager will reconcile accounts, maintain the general ledger, and conduct month-end close procedures.

This hands-on role calls for strong technical accounting knowledge and cross-functional collaboration with operations, supply chain, and sales teams in a fast-paced environment. With a newly opened food manufacturing plant and a period of growth, the Accounting Manager is expected to bring a startup mindset, take ownership, and help shape the accounting function. The role will contribute to scalable accounting processes and stronger financial controls, and reports to the Vice President of Finance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong background in general ledger accounting, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and contribute to a professional, positive work environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the Consumer-Packaged Goods (CPG) and/or manufacturing industry.
• CPA or currently pursuing a CPA.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries for month-end and year-end close.
• Maintain the accuracy and integrity of the general ledger.
• Perform monthly account reconciliations and investigate variances.
• Support external audits and tax compliance activities.
• Develop and improve accounting processes, controls, and documentation.
• Oversee accounts payable processes to ensure timely and accurate vendor payments.
• Enter invoices and code them accurately.
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Monitor accounts payable aging reports and maintain positive vendor relationships.
• Support implementation and optimization of accounts payable workflows and controls.
• Generate customer billings and initiate collections activities.
• Monitor customer account balances and aging reports.
• Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies.
• Work with internal teams to improve collections and reduce outstanding receivables.
• Validate deductions passed on by distributors.
• Conduct monthly inventory counts and track inventory levels.
• Handle prepaid expenses and accruals.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist with restaurant accounting and reporting.
• Support budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Process employee expense reports.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate financial data.
• Undertake additional duties as assigned, demonstrating flexibility, adaptability, and commitment to team success.

Benefits

• Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Voluntary life insurance.
• Short-term disability insurance.
• Long-term disability insurance.
• Domestic partner benefits.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Restaurant discounts.
• Employee discount programs.

What This Job Offers

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