Accounting Manager

Qualified Recruiter, LLC; Roscoe Township (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Company in the United States seeks an Accounting Manager to lead financial control, reporting, and compliance. You will supervise accounting operations, support cash flow management, treasury activities, and overall financial performance.

Key duties include AP/AR management, month-end close, audits, internal controls, payroll coordination, tax filings, and credit terms. CPA/CMA preferred; manufacturing experience required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. CPA or CMA preferred.
• Minimum of 4 years of accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum of 3 years of people management experience.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting standards.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word) and accounting systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage the accounting function and AP/AR personnel. Work closely with Human Resources on payroll, benefits, and employee-related reporting.
• Coordinate weekly cash forecasts, month-end and year-end close, journal entries, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Prepare annual audit reports and annual merit increase analyses, including compa ratios.
• Implement and monitor accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure compliance with US GAAP.
• Administer business insurance programs and work with Human Resources on the company's 401(k) and health insurance plans, including benefit contribution rates.
• Develop knowledge of the manufacturing source system to support financial processing and reconciliation with the general ledger.
• Handle year-end payroll processing, including preparation of W-2, 1095, PUCC, and GTL through a web-based payroll system.
• Ensure timely filing of tax and license obligations, including 1099s, sales tax, and state filings.
• Review new customer documents and establish credit terms and credit limits.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance or related field

CPA or CMA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word)

Accounting systems

Job description

For more than 70 years, the Company has led the industry in special tool manufacturing. It has a nationwide network of industrial distributors strategically located throughout the United States and service the diverse needs of a wide variety of industries from Aerospace and Automotive to Power and Medical, and so much more.

Position Overview

The Accounting Manager is responsible for managing all aspects of financial control, reporting, and compliance within the company. This role oversees accounting operations and supports key administrative functions while ensuring accurate financial reporting and regulatory compliance. The Accounting Manager partners with company leadership to support cash flow management, treasury activities, and overall financial performance.

Responsibilities

• Manage the accounting function and AP/AR personnel. Work closely with Human Resources on payroll, benefits, and employee-related reporting.
• Coordinate weekly cash forecasts, month-end and year-end close, journal entries, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Prepare annual audit reports and annual merit increase analyses, including compa ratios.
• Implement and monitor accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure compliance with US GAAP.
• Administer business insurance programs and work with Human Resources on the company's 401(k) and health insurance plans, including benefit contribution rates.
• Develop knowledge of the manufacturing source system to support financial processing and reconciliation with the general ledger.
• Handle year-end payroll processing, including preparation of W-2, 1095, PUCC, and GTL through a web-based payroll system.
• Ensure timely filing of tax and license obligations, including 1099s, sales tax, and state filings.
• Review new customer documents and establish credit terms and credit limits.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. CPA or CMA preferred.
• Minimum of 4 years of accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum of 3 years of people management experience.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting standards.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word) and accounting systems.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.