Accounting Manager

Accordance Search Group; Mundelein (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Fitness Solutions, located in Mundelein, IL, seeks a hands-on Accounting Manager to oversee daily accounting activities and ensure timely, accurate financial information. This onsite role reports to the CFO and collaborates with ownership, sales, and operations.

You will manage GL, AP, AR, reconciliations, month-end close, financial reporting, and cash management while helping improve processes and systems. The ideal candidate excels in detail, multi-tasking, and cross-functional communication.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience with supervisory or lead experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Strong understanding of GL, AP, AR, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Experience managing month-end close.
• Hands-on Sage ERP experience.
• Strong Excel skills, including PivotTables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, SUMIFS.
• Experience working with a CRM system.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting activities, including GL, AP, AR, cash receipts, disbursements, and reconciliations.
• Own and coordinate the monthly and year-end close process.
• Prepare and review monthly financial statements and internal management reports.
• Reconcile accounts and research discrepancies.
• Monitor accounts receivable aging and assist with collections.
• Oversee vendor accounts, invoices, payments, and account reconciliations.
• Maintain accurate customer and vendor data in Sage ERP and CRM systems.
• Prepare and maintain Excel reports, including PivotTables and lookups.
• Assist with sales commissions, cash-flow tracking, and financial reporting.
• Work with across departments to resolve customer and vendor issues.
• Assist with tax filings and other external reporting requirements.
• Maintain internal controls and identify process improvements.
• Provide financial information to CFO/ownership and supervise staff as needed.

Skills

5+ years accounting experience

Excel proficiency

CRM experience

Attention to detail

Independent work

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

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

CPA or accounting designation (preferred)

Tools

Sage ERP

Job description

Accounting Manager

Location: Mundelein, IL - Onsite

Job Type: Full-Time

Reports To: CFO

Compensation: $90,000-$105,000 base salary, depending on experience

About the Role

Fitness Solutions company is seeking a hands‑on Accounting Manager to oversee the company's day‑to‑day accounting activities and help ensure accurate, timely financial information.

This is an important role within a growing, entrepreneurial company.

The ideal candidate is someone who enjoys being involved in the details, can manage multiple priorities, and is comfortable working closely with the CFO, ownership, sales, and operations teams.

The Accounting Manager will oversee core accounting functions including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, month‑end close, financial reporting, and cash management, while also helping improve processes and systems.

What You’ll Do

• Manage day-to-day accounting activities, including GL, AP, AR, cash receipts, disbursements, and reconciliations
• Own and coordinate the monthly and year-end close process
• Prepare and review monthly financial statements and internal management reports
• Reconcile accounts and research discrepancies
• Monitor accounts receivable aging and assist with collections
• Oversee vendor accounts, invoices, payments, and account reconciliations
• Maintain accurate customer and vendor information in Sage ERP and CRM systems
• Prepare and maintain Excel reports, including PivotTables, lookups, formulas, and other financial analysis
• Assist with sales commissions, cash-flow tracking, and financial reporting
• Work closely with sales, operations, purchasing, and management to resolve customer and vendor account issues
• Assist with tax filings and other routine external reporting requirements
• Maintain appropriate accounting procedures and internal controls
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting, and system efficiency
• Provide financial information and analysis to the CFO and ownership as needed
• Supervise, train, and support accounting staff as applicable

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including some supervisory or lead experience
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
• Strong understanding of general accounting, GL, AP, AR, reconciliations, and financial reporting
• Experience managing month-end close
• Hands‑on Sage ERP experience
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including PivotTables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, SUMIFS, and other formulas
• Experience working with a CRM system
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills
• Comfortable working in a hands‑on, entrepreneurial environment

Preferred Experience

• Experience in manufacturing, distribution, construction, fitness, or another project‑based business
• Experience working with ERP and CRM data
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, or cash-flow reporting
• Experience supervising or mentoring accounting staff
• CPA or other accounting designation is a plus

The Right Fit

• Hands‑on and accountable
• Organized and detail‑oriented
• Analytical and comfortable working with numbers
• A strong problem solver
• Proactive and willing to roll up their sleeves
• Comfortable working directly with the CFO and company ownership
• Interested in improving processes rather than simply maintaining them
• Able to balance the details of accounting with the needs of a growing business

Compensation & Benefits

$90,000-$105,000 base salary, depending on experience

Benefits include: Medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), Paid time off, Paid holidays