Accounting Manager: Growth‑Driven CPG & Manufacturing

Wow Bao; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (medical, dental,  d

401(k) Retirement Plan

Voluntary Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Domestic Partner Benefits

Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays

Restaurant Discounts

Employee Discount Programs

Culture of CARE

Job summary

Wow Bao is seeking an Accounting Manager to support corporate accounting and manufacturing operations. You will lead journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close while collaborating with operations, supply chain, and sales teams in a fast-paced environment.

This role offers a path to shape scalable accounting processes, strengthen financial controls, and partner with the VP of Finance as the company scales its growth trajectory.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• CPA or pursuing a CPA preferred.
• Experience in Consumer-Packaged Goods (CPG) and/or manufacturing industry preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries for month-end and year-end close.
• Maintain accuracy and integrity of the general ledger.
• Perform monthly account reconciliations and investigate variances.
• Support external audits and tax compliance activities.
• Develop and improve accounting processes, controls and documentation.
• Oversee accounts payable processes to ensure timely and accurate vendor payments.
• Enter invoices, coding for accuracy.
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Monitor aging reports and maintain vendor relationships.
• Support the implementation and optimization of AP workflows and controls.
• Generate customer billings and initiate collections activities.
• Monitor customer account balances and aging reports.
• Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies.
• Partner with internal teams to improve collection processes.
• Validate deductions passes on by distributors.
• Conduct monthly inventory counts and track inventory levels.
• Handle prepaid expenses and accruals.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist with restaurant accounting and reporting.
• Support budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Process employee expense reports.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate financial data.
• Undertake additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Wow Bao is seeking an Accounting Manager to support corporate accounting and manufacturing operations. You will lead journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close while collaborating with operations, supply chain, and sales teams in a fast-paced environment.

This role offers a path to shape scalable accounting processes, strengthen financial controls, and partner with the VP of Finance as the company scales its growth trajectory.