Accounting Manager

Accounting Manager

Job Category: Finance

Location: Chicago, IL 60622, USA

Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily accounting operations, including journal entries, bank reconciliations, balance sheet reconciliations, accounts payable, cash management, fixed assets, and general ledger activity.
• Review monthly financial statements for accuracy, completeness, and reasonableness.
• Evaluate financial reporting processes and recommend operational improvements.
• Participate in annual operating and capital budget processes.
• Coordinate general ledger interfaces to ensure proper posting and reporting.
• Lead month-end and year-end close validation.
• Prepare tax filings or required reporting for assigned entities (including franchise and personal property renditions).
• Coordinate and support annual external audits, including preparation of workpapers and auditor requests.
• Oversee fixed asset accounting and annual physical inventory.
• Support capital project accounting and property/equipment tracking throughout the year.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance accounting systems and procedures.
• Provide financial reporting and analysis support to executive leadership.
• Respond to departmental financial inquiries and provide budget-related guidance.
• Lead special projects and process improvement initiatives as assigned.

Leadership Responsibilities:

• Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of accountants.
• Organize workflow and manage daily priorities across multiple functional areas.
• Select, train, evaluate, and provide ongoing coaching to team members.
• Foster a collaborative, professional, and accountable work environment.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• Supervisory experience in an accounting environment.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting.
• Advanced reconciliation experience.
• Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft 365 applications (PowerPoint included).
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple competing deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience working within complex financial systems.

Preferred Qualifications:

• CPA certification (preferred).
• Healthcare accounting experience (5+ years preferred; candidates with some healthcare exposure will be considered).

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