Accounting Manager – GAAP Close & Team Leadership

Echo Global Logistics, Inc; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 98,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility

Performance bonus

Job summary

Echo Global Logistics in Chicago, IL, is seeking an Accounting Manager for the corporate accounting team. You will oversee the monthly close, mentor senior and staff accountants, and strengthen internal controls in a hands-on, high-visibility leadership role.

Responsibilities include coordinating audits, preparing entries and reconciliations, and driving process improvements across accounting operations. A CPA and 5–7+ years of experience, including leadership, are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting is required.
• CPA certification is required.
• 5–7+ years in progressive accounting with at least 2+ years in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and the full-cycle close process.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and communicate with both finance and non-finance stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly close process and ensure accurate, timely recording of financial transactions.
• Review subsidiary results and post data to the general ledger.
• Prepare journal entries, reconciliations and accruals per GAAP.
• Develop and enforce internal controls and accounting policies.
• Coordinate annual external audits and liaise with auditors.
• Identify process improvements and drive automation across accounting operations.
• Manage and mentor accountants to support professional growth.

Skills

Leadership

GAAP knowledge

Communication

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting

CPA

Tools

Workday Financial Management

Job description

Echo Global Logistics in Chicago, IL, is seeking an Accounting Manager for the corporate accounting team. You will oversee the monthly close, mentor senior and staff accountants, and strengthen internal controls in a hands-on, high-visibility leadership role.

Responsibilities include coordinating audits, preparing entries and reconciliations, and driving process improvements across accounting operations. A CPA and 5–7+ years of experience, including leadership, are required.