Account Manager

The Garner Group; Arlington Heights (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a reliable Accounting Manager to lead its accounting department. In this pivotal role, you will supervise daily operations, ensuring compliance and accuracy in financial reporting. You will develop and implement systems for collecting and analyzing financial information, while also coordinating annual audits and providing strategic recommendations. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a supportive work environment where your expertise will help shape financial strategies and improve systems. If you are detail-oriented and possess strong supervisory skills, we invite you to apply and join a team committed to excellence.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Accounting Manager is essential.
• Advanced computer skills, especially in accounting software and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of the accounting department.
• Process month-end and year-end financial activities.
• Monitor accounting data and produce financial reports.

Skills

Accounting Principles

Financial Reporting

Data Analysis

Attention to Detail

Supervisory Skills

Education

BS in Accounting

BS in Finance

Tools

MS Office

Accounting Software

Databases

Job description

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We are looking for a reliable accounting manager to supervise, monitor and evaluate all day-to-day accounting activities. You will establish financial status by developing and implementing systems for collecting, analyzing, verifying and reporting financial information.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee the daily operations of the accounting department
• Process month and end year process, accounts payable/receivable, cash receipts, general ledger, payroll and utilities, treasury, budgeting, cash forecasting, revenue and expenditure variance analysis, capital assets reconciliations, trust account statement reconciliations, check runs, fixed asset activity, debt activity etc
• Monitor and analyse accounting data and produce financial reports or statements
• Establish and enforce proper accounting methods, policies and principles
• Coordinate and complete annual audits
• Provide recommendations
• Improve systems and procedures and initiate corrective actions
• Assign projects and direct staff to ensure compliance and accuracy
• Meet financial accounting objectives
• Establish and maintain fiscal files and records to document transactions

Requirements

• Proven working experience as Accounting Manager
• Advanced computer skills on MS Office, accounting software and databases
• Ability to manipulate large amounts of data
• Proven knowledge of accounting principles, practices, standards, laws and regulations
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to direct and supervise
• BS degree in Accounting or Finance