Office: Office Manager

Express Employment International; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment International in Urbana, IL is seeking an Office Manager to oversee day-to-day operations, handle accounting tasks, payroll, and HR functions within a small team. The role emphasizes leadership to keep the office organized and moving smoothly, with a long-term career path for the right candidate.

Based in the Champaign-Urbana Area, the position offers hands-on accounting responsibilities, QuickBooks usage, and collaboration with management to support growth and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of basic accounting practices.
• Experience with QuickBooks.
• AP/AR and payroll experience.
• Experience with general ledgers/registers.
• HR experience is a major plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day office operations and administrative tasks.
• Handle Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.
• Process payroll and maintain accurate financial records.
• Work in QuickBooks for daily accounting activities.
• Maintain and reconcile general ledgers/registers.
• Help keep office processes organized and running efficiently.
• Provide leadership and direction to office staff.
• Assist with employee-related matters and general HR functions.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Communicate with customers, employees, vendors, and management.
• Identify issues and help find practical solutions.
• Take on additional administrative and accounting responsibilities as needed.

Skills

Accounting basics

QuickBooks

AP/AR

Payroll

Leadership

HR experience

Organizational skills

Tools

QuickBooks

Job description

Office: Office Manager September 24, 2026

Located in Urbana, IL

Pay: $$20-$25

Job Full Description

OFFICE MANAGER

Location: Champaign-Urbana Area
Job Type: Evaluation-to-Hire
Pay: $20–$25/hour, depending on experience

ABOUT THE ROLE

A well-established towing company is looking for an experienced Office Manager to join their team on a long-term basis.

This position is ideal for someone who has a strong accounting background but also enjoys being the person who keeps an office organized and running smoothly. You’ll handle day-to-day accounting responsibilities, support payroll and AP/AR, help lead the office, and work closely with the team to keep things moving.

The company is very motivated to find the right person who wants to build a long-term career with the team.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Manage day-to-day office operations and administrative tasks.

Handle Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.

Process payroll and maintain accurate financial records.

Work in QuickBooks for daily accounting activities.

Maintain and reconcile general ledgers/registers.

Help keep office processes organized and running efficiently.

Provide leadership and direction to office staff.

Assist with employee-related matters and general HR functions.

Maintain accurate records and documentation.

Communicate with customers, employees, vendors, and management.

Identify issues and help find practical solutions.

Take on additional administrative and accounting responsibilities as needed.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Strong understanding of basic accounting practices.

Experience with QuickBooks.

AP/AR and payroll experience.

Experience with general ledgers/registers.

Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Previous office management or general administrative experience.

Good leadership and communication skills.

Ability to manage multiple priorities and stay organized in a busy environment.

HR experience is a major plus.

Reliable, accountable, and interested in becoming a long-term member of the team.

WHY CONSIDER THIS OPPORTUNITY?

If you’re someone who likes having ownership over an office and wants to be more than just an accounting clerk, this role offers the opportunity to use your accounting, administrative, and leadership skills all in one position.

The company is looking for someone they can invest in and keep around long-term, rather than someone who is simply filling a temporary opening.

COMPENSATION

$20–$25/hour, depending on experience.

This is an evaluation-to-hire position with the goal of bringing the right candidate on permanently.

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