Accounting Manager - CPA preferred

Position
Title: Accounting
Manager


Location: Wood Dale,
IL


Classification: Exempt,
Full-Time Salaried


Work
Schedules: Monday
- Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Schedule may vary slightly based on departmental
and client requirements).


Summary


A leading
international wholesale and distribution firm specializing in supply chain
solutions is seeking a highly skilled Accounting Manager. This organization
operates as a vital link in the global trade network, providing comprehensive
logistics and distribution services to a diverse client base.


The Accounting
Manager is responsible for managing day-to-day accounting operations while
driving the facility's financial initiatives. They will lead month-end
financial closings, financial reporting, and reconciliations. This role
requires an individual capable of working with a high degree of independence to
manage the U.S. entity's books and assist with the financial complexities of
international operations, including foreign exchange restatements for their
Mexico-based business.


Essential
Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to

• Financial Closing: Independently manage and execute the
  monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial closing processes for the U.S.
  entity.
• International
  Accounting: Prepare and manage
  foreign exchange (Forex) restatements to maintain the Mexico entity's
  books in USD.
• Data Analysis: Review and analyze financial data for
  accuracy and reasonableness, identifying variances and performing root
  cause analysis.
• Operational Oversight: Assist divisional operation managers and
  accounting clerks with tasks related to accounts payable, accounts
  receivable, and daily bank deposits.
• Payroll & Reporting: Review divisional payroll information and
  prepare necessary payroll entries; prepare monthly internal financial
  statements and assist with the reporting package for the parent company.
• Special Projects: Lead and coordinate high-level projects,
  such as collaborating with tax professionals for tax returns, transfer
  pricing studies, and internal control initiatives.
• Budgeting: Support the annual budgeting process and
  manage fixed asset accounting.

Qualifications


The ideal
candidate is a proactive problem-solver who can juggle multiple high-priority
tasks simultaneously and navigate the complexities of a fast-paced wholesale
environment.


Required

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a
  related business field.
• Experience: 3-5 years of gradually increasing
  responsibility in accounting roles.
• Technical Skills: Proven experience in closing financial
  books independently without direct supervision.
• Industry Knowledge: Experience with inventory reconciliation
  within a wholesale or distribution environment.
• Communication: Strong written and oral communication
  skills with the ability to interface with all levels of management.
• Travel: Ability to travel as needed to support
  business operations.

Preferred

• Certification: CPA (Certified Public Accountant)
  designation.
• Software: Proficiency in Microsoft Dynamics NAV
  (Navision) or Business Central.
• Background: Experience dealing with complex internal
  controls and international transfer pricing data.