Accounting Manager/Supervisor

Every other Friday off - Accounting Manager/Supervisor to oversee core accounting activities for a manufacturing-focused organization in Illinois. This position plays a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting timely close cycles, and guiding a small accounting team in a regulated business environment. The ideal candidate brings their supervisory skills. strong knowledge of cost accounting, work-in-progress tracking, and contract-related billing, along with the ability to strengthen reporting, controls, and day-to-day financial operations.

Reach out today with your resume to danielle.tubero@RobertHalf.c0m and call Danielle Tubero 630-368-1175

Responsibilities:

• Direct daily accounting operations and provide guidance to team members across core financial processes.
• Oversee general ledger activity, month-end close tasks, reconciliations, and journal entry review to ensure accurate reporting.
• Manage cash planning activities, including short-term forecasting, vendor disbursement coordination, and follow-up on outstanding customer payments.
• Partner with management on monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting deliverables and help keep close timelines on track.
• Support budgeting and forecast updates by compiling financial data, analyzing trends, and preparing planning materials.
• Monitor cost accounting activities such as job costing, work-in-progress reporting, and progress billing tied to customer contracts.
• Assist with internal, external, and tax audit requests by preparing schedules, reconciling support, and responding to documentation needs.
• Coach and develop entry-level accounting staff, assign priorities, and help maintain effective coverage during close cycles and audit periods.
• Ability to improve accounting workflows, reporting accuracy, and operational efficiency as the business grows.