Accounting Manager

Job Description

A well-established, privately held organization on Chicago’s Northwest Side (Logan Square area) is looking to add an Accounting Manager/Assistant Controller-level accounting professional to its team. This newly created position will add leadership depth between the Controller and the accounting staff.

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The right person will be a hands-on accounting professional who can manage day-to-day accounting activities, provide oversight to the team, and step in to lead the accounting function when needed. This is a strong opportunity for someone who enjoys a stable environment but can also bring new ideas and process improvements to an established organization.

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Key Responsibilities

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• Oversee day-to-day accounting activities and support the accounting team.
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• Manage and review bank reconciliations.
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• Maintain fixed asset accounting and related schedules.
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• Oversee check processing and payment activities.
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• Ensure real estate-related invoices and obligations are processed accurately and on time.
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• Manage and reconcile intercompany transactions.
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• Coordinate certificates of insurance and related administrative accounting requirements.
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• Serve as a key accounting resource and provide leadership coverage when the Controller is unavailable.
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Qualifications

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• Approximately 5–8 years of progressive accounting experience.
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• Strong understanding of general accounting and reconciliation processes.
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• Experience with bank reconciliations, fixed assets, and intercompany accounting.
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• Ability to oversee day-to-day accounting operations with limited supervision.
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• Comfortable working in a hands-on accounting environment.
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• Capable of providing leadership and direction to an established accounting team.
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Work Setup/Location

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• Five days per week onsite.
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Compensation

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• Target base salary: $115,000–$135,000.
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Why This Role

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• This is a newly created position with the opportunity to become a key partner to the Controller and add leadership depth to the accounting organization. The company has a history of long employee tenure and is looking for someone who can fit into that environment while bringing fresh ideas and helping strengthen the accounting function.
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