Accounting Manager: Lead Month-End Close & Reconciliations

MIDLAND FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION; Bridgeview (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Visibility into regulatory reporting

Opportunity to build accounting system

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

Midland Federal Savings and Loan Association is seeking an Accounting Manager to own the month-end close, accounts payable operations, and GL reconciliations. You will report to the VP Controller in a hands-on, regulated banking environment.

The role offers leadership opportunities for a Senior Accountant ready to take ownership of the close process, with strong emphasis on accuracy, controls, and regulatory reporting. Banking experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3–5 years of accounting experience including month-end close, journal entries, and GL reconciliations.
• Strong U.S. GAAP and accrual-basis accounting understanding.
• Advanced Excel skills: formulas, pivot tables, multi-tab workbook design.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and traceability; able to manage the close calendar independently.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full month-end close cycle, including preparation and posting of all recurring and variable journal entries.
• Own the full AP cycle: invoice receipt, coding, approval routing, entry, and payment processing.
• Perform monthly GL reconciliations: bank accounts, investments, accrued interest, prepaid assets, and accruals.
• Support quarterly CECL documentation and coordinate with external consultants.
• Prepare quarterly Call Report and respond to regulatory examination requests.

Skills

Month-end close

Advanced Excel

GL reconciliations

GAAP knowledge

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Midland Federal Savings and Loan Association is seeking an Accounting Manager to own the month-end close, accounts payable operations, and GL reconciliations. You will report to the VP Controller in a hands-on, regulated banking environment.

The role offers leadership opportunities for a Senior Accountant ready to take ownership of the close process, with strong emphasis on accuracy, controls, and regulatory reporting. Banking experience is a plus.