Accounting Manager

Snap-on; Libertyville (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Snap-on is seeking a results-oriented Accounting Manager to lead day-to-day operations, drive process improvements, and develop staff. You will oversee journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close across geographies, ensuring accuracy and compliance with policies.

This role emphasizes documentation, staff development, and continuous operational improvement. You will partner with cross‑functional teams, provide on‑demand support during onboarding or vacancies, and analyze variances to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance is required.
• 3–5+ years' experience in Financial Reporting/Accounting.
• CPA or working toward CPA licensure.
• Excellent Microsoft Excel and Office skills.
• Hyperion, InfoLease or LN experience preferred.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve journal entries, reconciliations, and RCP matrices, ensuring accuracy and policy compliance.
• Lead day-to-day Accounting operations with emphasis on month-end close across geographies.
• Drive process improvements to increase efficiency of accounting processes.
• Provide accounting support across geographies during onboarding and staffing gaps.
• Analyze month-end results and explain variances and insights to stakeholders.
• Tackle ad hoc projects independently as assigned.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Technical accounting & analysis

Decision-making

Planning & organizational skills

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Hyperion

InfoLease

LN

Job description

This position is responsible for leading the Accounting team's day-to-day operations, with an emphasis on process documentation, staff development, training, and continuous operational improvement.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve journal entries, reconciliations, and RCP matrices, and prepare such items as needed, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with company policies.
• Lead and oversee all day-to-day Accounting operations, with primary responsibility for reconciliations and timely, accurate month-end close activities across all geographies
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of related accounting processes.
• Provide accounting support across geographies as needed during new hire onboarding, staffing vacancies, employee absences, or other unforeseen circumstances to ensure continuity of operations.
• Analyze month-end financial results and communicate key actual to forecast variance drivers and business insights.
• Work independently with minimal guidance on ad hoc special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance
• Minimum 3-5+ years' experience in Financial Reporting/Accounting
• CPA or progressing toward CPA certification
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office, specifically Microsoft Excel
• Ability to plan and prioritize workload and work extended hours when required to meet deadlinesStrong written, verbal and listening skills
• Prefer Hyperion, InfoLease, LN experience
• Works with minimum supervision

Key Competencies

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Technical Accounting and Analysis Skills
• Strong decision-making skills
• Effective planning and organizational skills

Key Characteristics

• Organized
• Proactive/Forward Thinker
• Self-Motivated
• Goal and Results Oriented

Effort:

Normal work hours; some overtime required

Working Environment:

Normal office environment

Snap-on is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran