Accounting Manager

Jacob Family Enterprises; Fairview Heights (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacob Family Enterprises in Illinois seeks an experienced Accounting Manager to oversee day-to-day accounting operations and financial reporting. The role includes managing payroll, AP/AR, and month-end close, while strengthening internal controls and improving processes.

You will provide financial insights, support budgeting and forecasting, and coordinate with external partners to ensure GAAP-compliant reporting. A proactive approach to cost reduction and efficiency is valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Previous accounting management or supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting, financial statements, reconciliations, AP and AR.
• Experience managing month-end and year-end close processes.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and experience with accounting or financial software.
• Construction, home improvement, contracting, or related

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting operations, including payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash management, and reconciliations.
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes and ensure accurate and timely financial reporting to leadership.
• Maintain effective accounting procedures and internal controls.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve accounting processes, accuracy, and efficiency.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and business planning.
• Coordinate with external accountants, tax professionals, auditors, insurance partners, banks, and other financial partners.
• Support annual tax preparation and provide required financial documentation.
• Oversee payroll-related accounting and reconciliations.
• Ensure accounting practices comply with applicable regulations and GAAP.

Skills

Payroll management

AP/AR management

Month-end close

GAAP expertise

Internal controls

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Excel

Job description

Description

We are seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to oversee day-to-day accounting operations and financial reporting. This position will manage the accounting function, ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, and provide financial insight to support business decisions.

The ideal candidate will also take a proactive approach to identifying opportunities to improve processes, strengthen internal controls, increase efficiency, and reduce costs without compromising quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting operations, including payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash management, and reconciliations.
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes and ensure accurate and timely financial reporting to leadership.
• Maintain effective accounting procedures and internal controls.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve accounting processes, accuracy, and efficiency.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and business planning.
• Coordinate with external accountants, tax professionals, auditors, insurance partners, banks, and other financial partners.
• Support annual tax preparation and provide required financial documentation.
• Oversee payroll-related accounting and reconciliations.
• Ensure accounting practices comply with applicable regulations and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Previous accounting management or supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting, financial statements, reconciliations, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.
• Experience managing month-end and year-end close processes.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and experience with accounting or financial software.
• Construction, home improvement, contracting, or related