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Accounting Manager
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What they do
An Accounting Manager manages the accounting department of a company or organization. Directs the accounting staff that prepare financial statements and business activity and forecasting reports and tax filings. Monitors accounting data. Implements and manages accounting policies and procedures. Advises management with regard to finance decisions.
$149,009 / year median in Illinois
-14% projected decline
Job Description
GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB
The Accounting Manager is responsible for overseeing all accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal controls. This role also emphasizes cost accounting, inventory management, and production-related financial analysis.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Financial Management & Reporting Prepare timely, accurate and understandable monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements Ensure compliance with GAAP Analyze financial performance and provide recommendations to leadership Cost Accounting & Inventory Control Oversee standard costing, job costing, and variance analysis Monitor raw materials, WIP (work-in-progress), and finished goods inventory Partner with operations to control manufacturing costs Ensure vendor pricing and terms remain market competitive Budgeting & Forecasting Lead annual budgeting process- including periodic updates Develop financial forecasts and scenario modeling Track performance against budget and explain variances Provide analysis and recommendations to meet financial commitments Work with Sales, Operations and HR leaders to understand the budget, set targets and make financially sound decisions Strategic Planning
- Work with General Manager and leadership team to identify profitable growth strategies
- Evaluate decisions including staffing levels, pricing, investments, market participation Internal Controls & Compliance Maintain strong internal controls over financial processes Ensure compliance with tax regulations and audits Coordinate with external auditors Proactively identify and mitigate risks
- financial, operational, market related Team Leadership Supervise accounting staff Develop and improve accounting processes and systems Cash Flow & Treasury Manage cash flow, banking relationships, and working capital Optimize cash conversion cycle
- accounts receivable, payable and inventory
Compliance & Documentation:
- Adhere to company policies as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
- Ensure Company complies with tax laws, financial regulations and reporting requirements
- Ensure all quality and safety procedures are followed consistently.
- Maintain accurate production records and documentation.
Other Responsibilities:
- Regular, reliable on-site attendance.
- Working 45 hours or more each week as a salaried employee.
- JobBoss system integrity EDUCATION and/or
EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA preferred)
- 5-10+ years of accounting experience, ideally in manufacturing
- Strong knowledge of ERP systems (e.g., SAP ERP, Oracle NetSuite)
- Experience with cost accounting and inventory management
- Advanced Excel and financial analysis skills
LANGUAGE SKILLS
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents.
- Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints.
- Ability to write speeches and articles using original or innovative techniques or style.
- Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management, public groups, and/or board of directors.
- Bi-lingual is a plus (English-Spanish)
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
- Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.
- Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
REASONING ABILITY
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
- Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Pay:
$80,465.65- $96,904.
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Disability insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insuranceWork Location:
In personBenefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plans
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Health Insurance