Accounting Manager

Connect Search, LLC; Batavia (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Connect Search, LLC in Batavia, IL is seeking an Accounting Manager to join its team. This hands-on role owns key accounting functions, including job costing, payroll, and the month-end close process.

You will oversee daily accounting operations, manage AR invoicing and collections, prepare journal entries, and support financial reporting. This position offers meaningful responsibility and long-term growth within a stable organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5–10+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Construction or contracting industry experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of job costing, WIP schedules, and percentage‑of‑completion revenue recognition.
• Payroll experience preferred.
• CPA is a plus.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Help oversee daily accounting operations and support the accounting team.
• Manage accounts receivable invoicing and collections.
• Prepare and review journal entries and general ledger activity.
• Support month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end close processes.
• Manage job cost analysis and construction‑related financial reporting.
• Maintain work‑in‑progress schedules and support percentage‑of‑completion accounting.
• Oversee fixed assets and corporate insurance administration.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen accounting processes and improve efficiencies.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Advanced Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Compensation: $80,000–$100,000 + Discretionary Bonus

Position Overview

Our client is seeking an Accounting Manager to join its team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounting professional who enjoys being hands‑on while taking ownership of key accounting functions.

The Accounting Manager will play an important role in day-to-day accounting operations, financial reporting, payroll, job costing, and the month-end close process. This position offers meaningful responsibility and long-term growth within a stable organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Help oversee daily accounting operations and support the accounting team
• Manage accounts receivable invoicing and collections
• Prepare and review journal entries and general ledger activity
• Support month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end close processes
• Manage job cost analysis and construction‑related financial reporting
• Maintain work‑in‑progress schedules and support percentage‑of‑completion accounting
• Oversee fixed assets and corporate insurance administration
• Identify opportunities to strengthen accounting processes and improve efficiencies

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 5–10+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Construction or contracting industry experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of job costing, WIP schedules, and percentage‑of‑completion revenue recognition
• Payroll experience preferred
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• CPA is a plus
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills