Accounting Manager

Burchard and Associates, Inc.; Missouri; Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Burchard and Associates, Inc. is seeking an Accounting Manager to oversee day-to-day accounting for multiple entities in a hybrid home/office setting. You will own close processes, payroll, bill pay, and recordkeeping, while CFO handles technical accounting and reporting.

The role emphasizes reliability, accuracy, and confidentiality, with reporting to the CFO and collaboration on audits and tax prep. CPA is preferred, 5+ years of experience in multi-entity accounting, and proficiency with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field or equivalent hands‑on experience.
• CPA, or progress toward CPA preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting or full-charge bookkeeping, multi-entity experience.
• Hands-on payroll processing experience.
• Experience with QuickBooks, Yardi, Paylocity, and Microsoft preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting across multiple related entities incl. AP/AR, GL maintenance, and bank reconciliations.
• Process and oversee payroll for all entities and payroll tax filings.
• Handle bill pay and recurring disbursements.
• Maintain books in QuickBooks, and property records in Yardi.
• Prepare timely financial schedules and reports for CFO.
• Assist with annual audit and tax prep, respond to requests from CPAs and advisors.
• Support internal controls and segregation of duties.
• Partner with CFO on operations and maintain well-documented books.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Strong communication

Discretion and confidentiality

Independence and multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA or progress toward CPA

Tools

QuickBooks

Yardi

Paylocity

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are seeking a highly organized and discreet Accounting Manager to manage the day-to-day accounting operations of a closely held organization and its affiliated family office in the Metro East area of Illinois. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), this person will own the accounting close, multi-entity payroll, bill pay, and recordkeeping across several related entities. The CFO retains primary responsibility for technical accounting, financial planning, and reporting, so this role is built around reliability, accuracy, and absolute confidentiality rather than independent high-level financial leadership.

Reports to: Chief Financial Officer

Employment type: Full-time

Location / arrangement: Hybrid work environment (home & office)

Compensation: $85,000-$115,000 + bonus and excellent benefits, PTO and 19 paid holidays

Job Description:

• Manage day-to-day accounting across multiple related entities, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger maintenance, and bank and credit-card reconciliations.
• Process and oversee payroll for all entities and coordinate timely, accurate payroll tax filings and related compliance.
• Handle bill pay and recurring disbursements
• Maintain books and records in QuickBooks, and property/real-estate records in Yardi.
• Prepare timely, accurate financial schedules and reports for CFO review.
• Support the annual audit and tax preparation, responding to requests from external CPAs, legal counsel, and other advisors.
• Help maintain and strengthen internal controls, including payment approval workflows and appropriate segregation of duties.
• Partner closely with the CFO on accounting operations, flagging issues proactively and keeping a clean, well-documented set of books.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Education, Skills and Background:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent hands-on experience.
• CPA, or progress toward CPA preferred
• 5+ years of progressive accounting or full-charge bookkeeping experience, including multi-entity work.
• Hands-on payroll processing experience.
• Experience with QuickBooks, Yardi, Paylocity, and Microsoft preferred.
• Experience in a family office, wealth management, private/high-net-worth, or closely held business environment preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to manage many moving parts independently, accurately, and on deadline.
• A proven record of handling highly confidential financial information with discretion and sound judgment.
• Ability to work independently, multi-task, and prioritize work requests in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills with an attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.