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Accounting Manager Our Client is a thriving mid-size manufacturing company in the Western Suburbs! They are seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to handle a diverse range of responsibilities and be a key player in their finance department.

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$80,000 - $100,000 About the Role We're looking for a proactive and detail-driven Accounting Manager to lead our accounts receivable, credit management, and cash operations. This role is critical in strengthening cash flow, improving processes, and partnering across teams to support business performance. What You'll Do Credit & Collections Lead the full accounts receivable and collections process Coordinate collection efforts across multiple subsidiaries Generate and distribute monthly AR statements (email, third-party platforms, mail) Maintain and update credit files with agencies (D&B, Cortera, etc.) Establish and enforce credit limits in partnership with the CFO Manage credit holds and resolve customer account issues Partner with billing teams to resolve and prevent invoice discrepancies Oversee cash application and receipts processing Prepare weekly cash flow reporting Manage AR-related year-end audit activities Accounts Payable & Banking Review and approve A/P payment runs Create and distribute bank reports Manage positive pay file uploads Process ACH, wire, and foreign exchange payments Work with vendors to capture cash discounts Process Improvement & Operations Reconcile general ledger accounts Identify and implement automation and efficiency improvements Serve as banking liaison (accounts, compliance, access, setup) Support cross-functional initiatives to improve processes and reporting Leadership & Collaboration Partner with leadership to improve operational workflows and efficiency Deliver accurate, timely financial data to support decision-making What We're Looking For Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field 7+ years of finance experience, including: 5+ years in credit & collections Experience in manufacturing or relationship-driven environments preferred Strong understanding of AR, credit risk, and cash flow processes Experience with ERP systems Estimated annual compensation is between $80,000 and $100,000 per year #

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