Accounting Manager

Full-Time | Accounting Manager | In-Office Position |

Northwest Suburbs Compensation:

$110,000-$120,000/year We're looking for an experienced, organized, and operationally minded Accounting Manager who can thrive in a fast-moving environment where priorities shift, communication matters, and attention to detail is critical. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys balancing accounting operations with problem-solving, process improvement, accountability, and cross-department collaboration. Our organization operates in a fast-paced service-based industry where finance, operations, compliance, and leadership all work closely together. We're seeking someone who can not only manage the numbers, but also understand the operational impact behind them.

Who We're Looking For:

• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously
• Professional, dependable, and solutions-focused
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced operational environment
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Able to always maintain confidentiality and professionalism
• Comfortable communicating with leadership and multiple departments
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently
• Adaptable to shifting business needs and priorities
• Strong sense of accountability and follow-through
• Able to identify inefficiencies and assist with process improvement
• Comfortable handling sensitive financial and operational information

What You'll Be Doing:

• Managing daily accounting operations and financial workflows
• Overseeing reconciliations, reporting, and general ledger activity
• Assisting with month-end and year-end close processes
• Supporting payroll-related accounting functions and reporting
• Reviewing financial records for accuracy, discrepancies, and compliance
• Assisting with budgeting, forecasting, and operational financial tracking
• Supporting audits, compliance reviews, and documentation requests
• Collaborating with leadership regarding operational and financial needs
• Assisting with process improvement and workflow efficiency initiatives
• Managing deadlines in a fast-moving and evolving environment
• Supporting administrative and accounting-related projects as assigned
• Additional duties as assigned by

Executives Experience Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
• Previous accounting, finance, bookkeeping, or operational accounting experience required
• Management or leadership experience preferred
• Experience with payroll processing, reconciliations, reporting, and financial systems strongly preferred
• Experience within service-based, operational, logistics, or multi-site industries is a plus
• Strong Microsoft Excel and accounting systems experience preferred Why Join Us?

We are continuing to grow and evolve as an organization and are looking for individuals who want to grow alongside us. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with leadership, contribute operationally, and make a direct impact on company processes and financial operations. We are seeking someone who values professionalism, accountability, adaptability, and teamwork while bringing strong financial and operational awareness to the table. If you are organized, driven, solutions-oriented, and ready for a role where no two days are the same, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to be considered for this opportunity! We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity within our workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status under applicable law.

Pay:

$110,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Vision insurance Application Question(s): Are you willing to commute to Rolling Meadows, IL 60008

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

Accounting:

3 years (Required)

Leadership:

3 years (Required)

QuickBooks:

3 years (Required)

Microsoft Office:

3 years (Required)

Work Location:

In person