Accounting Manager

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC; West Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC is assisting a client in the West Chicago area in their search for an experienced Accounting Manager. This role leads accounts receivable, credit management, and cash operations to strengthen cash flow and drive cross-functional process improvements.

Ideal candidates will have 7+ years in finance, with at least 5 years in credit & collections within manufacturing or relationship-driven environments, a solid AR background, and ERP systems experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• 7+ years of finance experience, incl. 5+ years in credit & collections.
• Strong understanding of AR, credit risk, and cash flow processes.
• Experience with ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead AR and collections processes across subsidiaries.
• Manage credit limits and credit files with agencies.
• Oversee cash application and weekly cash flow reporting.
• Review A/P payments and banking reports.
• Identify automation and process efficiency improvements.

Skills

Accounts receivable

Credit risk

Cash flow management

Credit & collections

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Our Client is a thriving mid-size manufacturing company in the Western Suburbs! They are seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to handle a diverse range of responsibilities and be a key player in their finance department.

Location: West Chicago
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: $80,000 – $100,000

About the Role

We’re looking for a proactive and detail-driven Accounting Manager to lead our accounts receivable, credit management, and cash operations. This role is critical in strengthening cash flow, improving processes, and partnering across teams to support business performance.

Credit & Collections

• Lead the full accounts receivable and collections process
• Coordinate collection efforts across multiple subsidiaries
• Generate and distribute monthly AR statements (email, third-party platforms, mail)
• Maintain and update credit files with agencies (D&B, Cortera, etc.)
• Establish and enforce credit limits in partnership with the CFO
• Manage credit holds and resolve customer account issues
• Partner with billing teams to resolve and prevent invoice discrepancies
• Oversee cash application and receipts processing
• Prepare weekly cash flow reporting
• Manage AR-related year-end audit activities

Accounts Payable & Banking

• Review and approve A/P payment runs
• Create and distribute bank reports
• Manage positive pay file uploads
• Process ACH, wire, and foreign exchange payments
• Work with vendors to capture cash discounts

Process Improvement & Operations

• Reconcile general ledger accounts
• Identify and implement automation and efficiency improvements
• Serve as banking liaison (accounts, compliance, access, setup)
• Support cross-functional initiatives to improve processes and reporting

Leadership & Collaboration

• Partner with leadership to improve operational workflows and efficiency
• Deliver accurate, timely financial data to support decision-making

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
• 7+ years of finance experience, including:
  • 5+ years in credit & collections
  • Experience in manufacturing or relationship-driven environments preferred
• Strong understanding of AR, credit risk, and cash flow processes
• Experience with ERP systems

Estimated annual compensation is between $80,000 and $100,000 per year