Accounting Manager

dhjj; Naperville (IL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Dress for your day

Flexible schedules

Referral bonuses for new hires and new

clients

Job summary

DHJJ is seeking a Principal-track accounting professional to lead client work and mentor teams. You will apply accounting expertise to review data, diagnose opportunities, and build long-term client relationships while advancing firm growth.

This hybrid role offers ongoing learning opportunities, flexible schedules, and avenues to publish insights while collaborating with colleagues in person or remotely via Teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related accounting experience.
• CPA preferred

Responsibilities

• Review prepared client data to support team members and meet client expectations.
• Diagnose opportunities and propose solutions based on client business understanding.
• Build long-term client relationships and contribute to firm growth.
• Plan, organize, and control multiple responsibilities and resources to meet objectives.
• Guide Associates and Seniors in career development and specialty areas.
• Contribute to firm knowledge systems from client interactions.
• Develop and manage proposals and resource allocation.

Skills

Management

Team building

Organizational skills

Professional presentation

Multitasking

Accountability

Attention to detail

Education

CPA preferred

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Microsoft Office

Job description

Put Yourself on Track to Become a Principal in Our Firm.

A great client experience begins with a great employee experience. As part of the DHJJ team, you will enjoy collaborating with your colleagues–whether in person or remotely via Microsoft Teams, working on in-depth accounting issues, and continually enhancing your skills. Plus, we enjoy having fun with each other at company outings and even during the workday!

Your growth here is limitless.

Who You Are:

You have a deep knowledge of accounting strategies and at least 5 years of experience. You enjoy helping clients and sharing knowledge with your co-workers when you encounter a unique situation that requires you to research and solve a client’s problem. You are looking to advance your career and help grow your firm.

Responsibilities:

• Apply accounting expertise to review prepared client data to support team members in meeting client expectations.
• Use a well-developed understanding of client businesses to help diagnose opportunities and suggest solutions
• Build long-term relationships with clients, gaining trust and respect based on a demonstrated understanding of their business and ability to help achieve improvement goals.
• Plan, organize, and control multiple responsibilities and resources to meet assignment objectives
• Manage assignment budgets, anticipate and communicate budget issues, identify opportunities to improve assignment profitability, prepare billings, and assist in cash collections
• Provide Associates and Seniors with guidance, coaching, and support in career development and area of specialty
• Identify appropriate lessons from client interactions to contribute to the development of firm knowledge systems
• Use external peer network and relationships to refer potential candidates for recruitment
• Apply new approaches to proposal development and effectively manage resources contributing to proposal initiatives
• Write and publish articles with the research and assistance of associates and senior associates

Required Skills:

• Proficiency in QuickBooks Online and Microsoft Office
• Excellent management, team building and organizational skills
• Professional presentation skills
  
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and projects with competing priorities
• Strong sense of ownership and personal accountability
• Produce high-quality work under deadlines
• Particular attention to detail
  

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of related experience
• CPA Preferred

DHJJ Perks:

• Hybrid work environment
• Dress for your day
• Flexible schedules
• Referral bonuses for new hires and new clients

Benefits:

• Group health insurance offered through BCBS (Health & Dental), VSP (Vision), HealthEquity (HSA, FSA, Dependent Care FSA
• Employer-paid Long- and Short-Term Disability
• Paid parental leave
• Group life insurance through AICPA
• 12 1/2 paid holidays per year
• PTO policy starting at 15 days per year
  
• 401(k) Profit-Sharing Plan with discretionary 3% employer contribution
• Paid society memberships, training, and continuing education
• Eligible for discretionary bonuses based on productivity, performance, and other contributions to the firm