Accounting Manager

ACCOUNTING MANAGER IN CENTRALIA

Date Posted:

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 ? Job Snapshot

Employee Type:

Permanent

Location:

Illinois , Centralia Job Description A well-established Agriculture company located just east of St. Louis is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to join their tenured and highly collaborative accounting team. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated accounting leader who thrives in a hands-on environment and enjoys developing talent while ensuring financial accuracy and compliance. Why This Opportunity? Stable, established Ag company with strong industry presence Hybrid flexibility (3-4 days in office, 1-2 remote) Competitive compensation: $85,000-$110,000 + bonus potential Comprehensive benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401(k) Join a respected accounting team with long-term tenure Position Overview The Accounting Manager will lead and develop a team of accounting professionals while overseeing critical accounting functions to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in accordance with GAAP. This role is ideal for a strong technical accountant who also brings leadership capability and a passion for mentoring and developing others. Key Responsibilities Lead, mentor, and develop a team of accounting professionals Oversee and actively participate in month-end and year-end close processes Prepare and review financial statements in compliance with GAAP Review and approve journal entries and account reconciliations Ensure accuracy and timeliness of general ledger activity Maintain and strengthen internal controls Support audits and collaborate cross-functionally as needed Drive process improvements and efficiencies within the accounting function Qualifications Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting requirements Leadership experience within an accounting function Demonstrated ability to develop and mentor staff Expertise in month-end close, journal entries, and reconciliations Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field required CPA preferred but not required If you are an experienced accounting professional ready to step into a leadership role within a stable and growing Ag company, we would love to connect with you. Apply today to learn more about this opportunity! All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.