Accounting Manager (Cost Accounting)

Jobot; Rolling Meadows (IL); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical/Dental/Vision

Life Insurance

Paid PTO & Holidays

Growth opportunities

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an Accounting Manager (Cost Accounting) in Rolling Meadows, IL for a hybrid, permanent role. You will lead the monthly close across multiple locations, oversee cost accounting, and ensure accurate inventory and margin reporting.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance, 6+ years in accounting, strong US GAAP knowledge, and hands-on ERP experience (NetSuite, Dynamics, SAP, Oracle). CPA preferred and willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
• 6+ years of progressive accounting experience in distribution/manufacturing.
• Experience consolidating financial statements in multi-entity environments.
• Strong command of US GAAP and close mechanics.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (NetSuite, Dynamics, SAP, Oracle).

Responsibilities

• Run the monthly close across multiple locations and entities.
• Review and post journals, manage accruals and cutsoffs.
• Oversee revenue recognition for distribution and margin reporting.
• Manage inventory accounting: standard costs, ocean freight, import duties, reserves and obsolescence.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts including bank, fixed assets and payroll liabilities.
• Support audits and assist Corporate Controller on special projects.

Skills

US GAAP

Close mechanics

Advanced Excel

Staff supervision

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

NetSuite

Dynamics

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Accounting Manager (Cost Accounting)

$100000 - $137500 per year | Rolling Meadows, IL | Hybrid | Permanent

Accounting Manager, Cost Accounting | Rolling Meadows, IL | Hybrid | 60008

A bit about us:

Founded more than 50 years ago through our legacy brands and based in Rolling Meadows, with 18 manufacturing and warehouse locations across North America, we are one of the largest providers of bulk transportation packaging on the continent. We design and supply custom packaging solutions for blue chip companies in food and beverage, chemicals, agriculture, and industrial materials. Backed by a middle market private equity firm, we've grown by bringing together several respected companies under one roof, and we're still growing. What sets us apart is simple: we act as a true partner to our customers, not a broker, and that same mindset carries over to how we work with each other.

Why join us?

Why Join Us?

• Competitive Compensation: Up to $125,000 base salary (DOE) + 10% bonus
• 401(k) with Generous Match
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• Generous PTO & Paid Holidays
• Growth Environment: Be part of a private equity backed company actively acquiring and integrating new businesses, with real visibility to leadership
• Collaborative Work Environment: Partner closely with the Corporate Controller, operations, and finance leadership
• On-site, with periodic travel to company locations

Job Details

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Run the monthly close across multiple locations and legal entities
• Review and post journal entries, manage accruals, and ensure accurate cutoff
• Oversee revenue recognition for distribution sales, vendor expenses, and margin reporting
• Manage inventory accounting, including standard costs, ocean freight, import fees and duties, reserves, obsolescence, and adjustments
• Reconcile general ledger accounts, including bank, fixed assets, prepaids, receivables, payables, commissions payable, debt, and payroll liabilities
• Support audit fieldwork for annual financial auditsDirectly manage and develop AP and AR staff, reviewing their work for accuracy and completeness
• Help migrate newly acquired businesses onto common systems, charts of accounts, and close calendars
• Support balance sheet setup, inventory validation, and working capital normalization for acquisitions
• Work with internal teams to resolve billing and payment discrepancies
• Assist the Corporate Controller with special projects as needed

Qualifications Needed

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred
• Minimum 6 years of progressive accounting experience, ideally in distribution, wholesale, manufacturing, or another inventory heavy business
• Experience preparing consolidated financial statements in a multiple entity environment
• Strong command of US GAAP and close mechanics
• Hands on ERP experience with NetSuite, Dynamics, SAP, Oracle, or similar
• Proven ability to supervise and develop junior accounting staff
• Public accounting background is a plus
• Advanced Excel skills
• Comfortable in a fast paced, imperfect environment and able to manage multiple projects at once
• Willing to travel periodically to company locations

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.