Accounting \u0026 Human Resources Manager

Job Description

Job Description

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Located in Broadview, IL

Salary: $90,000 - $100,000

Accounting & Human Resources Manager

Broadview, IL

$90,000 - $100,000 Annual Salary

Express Employment Professionals is seeking an experienced and highly organized Accounting & Human Resources Manager for a manufacturing organization in Broadview, Illinois.

This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for full-cycle accounting, financial reporting, month-end close, budgeting, forecasting, payroll oversight, and human resources support. The ideal candidate will be a structured, task-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and can successfully manage multiple priorities while ensuring financial accuracy, compliance, and operational efficiency.

This position serves as a key member of the leadership team and acts as the primary liaison between Accounting, Human Resources, Operations, and Executive Leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting & Finance Leadership

• Manage full-cycle accounting functions from transaction processing through financial statement preparation
• Own monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
• Prepare and analyze financial statements including:
• Profit & Loss (P&L)
• Balance Sheet
• Cash Flow Statements
• Maintain General Ledger (GL) accuracy and integrity
• Perform account reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, and adjusting entries
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and variance analysis initiatives
• Manage Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), invoicing, collections, and cash management
• Support inventory accounting, cost accounting, and manufacturing accounting processes
• Monitor internal controls and accounting compliance procedures
• Generate financial reports, KPI dashboards, and executive-level reporting packages
• Assist with audits, tax preparation support, and year-end reporting activities
• Drive process improvements and accounting workflow efficiencies

Human Resources & Payroll Administration

• Serve as the primary point of communication between employees, management, and Human Resources
• Support employee relations, onboarding, offboarding, and personnel administration
• Oversee payroll processing and payroll reconciliation activities
• Administer benefits programs, PTO tracking, employee records, and HR documentation
• Ensure compliance with employment laws, labor regulations, company policies, and HR best practices
• Support performance management initiatives and employee development programs
• Maintain confidentiality of employee and financial information

Leadership & Operations

• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting and administrative staff
• Coordinate cross-functional communication between Finance, Human Resources, Operations, and Leadership
• Establish priorities, delegate responsibilities, and monitor project completion
• Create structure, accountability, and process consistency across departments
• Support strategic planning, operational reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Serve as a trusted business partner to leadership regarding financial and operational decisions

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of full-cycle accounting experience
• Experience preparing and owning financial statements
• Strong understanding of:
• General Ledger Accounting
• Financial Reporting
• Month-End Close
• Year-End Close
• Budgeting & Forecasting
• Cost Accounting
• Manufacturing Accounting
• Payroll Administration
• Internal Controls
• Experience supervising or leading teams
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple deadlines

Preferred Software & Systems Experience

Experience with one or more of the following accounting, ERP, or financial management systems:

• SAP
• QuickBooks
• Sage Intacct
• Microsoft Dynamics 365
• NetSuite
• Oracle ERP

Additional experience with:

• Advanced Microsoft Excel
• Pivot Tables
• VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP
• Financial Modeling
• Reporting Dashboards
• ERP Implementations
• Inventory Management Systems
• Manufacturing ERP Platforms

Preferred Experience

• Manufacturing environment experience
• Cost accounting and inventory accounting experience
• Multi-entity or parent-company reporting experience
• Payroll and Human Resources administration experience
• ERP implementation or system conversion experience

What We're Looking For

• A self-starter who takes ownership of financial operations
• A structured, process-driven professional who follows projects through completion
• A leader who can effectively communicate across all levels of an organization
• Someone who can balance accounting accuracy with operational flexibility
• A professional who thrives in a highly visible role and enjoys making a direct impact on business performance

Express Employment- Brookfield is a Locally Owned and Operated Staffing Company. Our local Brookfield Office has been putting our neighbors to work since 2006! Our office places an average of 1,000 associates with over 150 companies annually in industrial, professional, skilled, and clerical positions. We have a proven track record of successful permanent placements excellent customer service. Our staff has over 50 years of combined experience providing excellent job opportunities to people with great companies around the Brookfield, Illinois area. Our goal is to help as many people as possible find good jobs by helping as many clients as possible find good people.

Benefits Available for Eligible Express Associates:

• Weekly Pay (Overtime pay for hours worked over 40/week)
• Medical Plan / Dental Plan / Vision Plan
• Accrual for ILL Paid Leave
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Direct Deposit or FREE Bank of America Payroll Card
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

For a listing of all of our available positions, please visit our Local Website at:

#2359OS

Express Office: Brookfield

9100 Ogden Avenue

Suite A

Brookfield, IL 60513