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Accounting Manager

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Skyjack Inc.

West Chicago, IL (In Person)

$107,500 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 3 weeks ago (Updated 5 days ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 6/16/2026

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Job Description

Manager, Accounting Position Summary:
Skyjack requires an experienced Accounting Manager for its parts facility in West Chicago. Key responsibilities will be to provide local leadership for the accounting function including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll and General Accounting. The individual is also responsible to ensure that the facility adheres to Skyjack and its parent company, Linamar, Accounting Policies and Procedures. Under general direction, provide monthly and yearly comparative financial information to management for planning and to foster continuous improvement. Develop and maintain cost and profit estimates for new and existing products and generate regular cost reports and trends.
Performance Expectations:
  • Provide accounting leadership as part of the team on key Skyjack / Linamar Global Operating System (GOS) requirements.
  • Provide leadership and direction to ensure the execution of identified accounting actions.
  • Maintain information systems to measure financial and operational results.
  • Work closely with management in directing and controlling resources.
  • Identify and maintain internal control processes.
  • Co-ordinate and prepare regular forecasts.
  • Ensure that statutory financial requirements including audit, tax and other government reporting are completed in a timely and efficient manner.
Credentials:
  • A Bachelor's degree with an emphasis on Finance or work experience in commercial finance or banking preferred.
Desired Characteristics:
Minimum of three to five years supervisory experience. Ability to prepare financial summaries and interpret financial health of organization. Ability to develop appropriate budgets/forecasts and evaluate financial records. Ability to make sound financial decisions and change accounting procedures as needed. Ability to notify and report to senior management concerning any trends critical to organization's performance. Ability to interact with co-workers and accounting team and act as a liaison between different departments. Ability to hire, train and motivate accounting staff members. Intermediate to advanced working knowledge of applicable software programs. Continuously maintain current knowledge of all organizational accounting practices through seminars, webinars and professional conferences as needed. What Linamar/Skyjack Has to Offer
  • Competitive Compensation
  • Employee Benefits package includes but not limited to, Medical, Dental & Vision etc.
  • Opportunities for career advancement.
  • Sustainability Counsel
  • Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.
About Skyjack:
Skyjack supplies construction rental companies globally with quality engineered, simple, and reliable access and telehandler equipment. Initially started as a scissor lift manufacturer in 1985, and has grown to become a world leader in the general Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP) industry. As a dominant player in a consistently evolving industry, Skyjack employees thrive on absorbing new information and have a thirst for continuous improvement in their professional selves. In 2002 Skyjack became a part of the Linamar Corporation and has since been able to leverage strategic partnerships and use the guidance of their parent company to rapidly change the face of the access industry. Every aspect of the company is deeply rooted in Skyjacks safety initiatives as this can be an extremely challenging industry. Skyjack prides itself on being simply reliable and easy to do business with. This mission extends to the relationships with customers, suppliers, and employees. We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet the full requirements for this position. Linamar will attempt to accommodate persons with a disability in an appropriate and effective manner throughout all stages of the recruitment process. Accommodations will be provided upon request. Linamar Corporation encourages applications from all qualified individuals and will reasonably accommodate applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process upon request
Pay:
$100,000.00
  • $115,000.
00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Dependent care reimbursement Disability insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Referral program Vision insurance
Education:
Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
Accounting Management:
4 years (Required)
Language:
English (Required)
Location:
West Chicago, IL 60185 (Preferred) Shift availability: Day Shift (Required) Ability to
Commute:
West Chicago, IL 60185 (Required)
Work Location:
In person Accounting Manager West Chicago, IL 60185 $100,000
  • $115,000 a year
  • Full-time $100,000
  • $115,000 a year
Full-time Manager, Accounting Position Summary:
Skyjack requires an experienced Accounting Manager for its parts facility in West Chicago. Key responsibilities will be to provide local leadership for the accounting function including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll and General Accounting. The individual is also responsible to ensure that the facility adheres to Skyjack and its parent company, Linamar, Accounting Policies and Procedures. Under general direction, provide monthly and yearly comparative financial information to management for planning and to foster continuous improvement. Develop and maintain cost and profit estimates for new and existing products and generate regular cost reports and trends.
Performance Expectations:
  • Provide accounting leadership as part of the team on key Skyjack / Linamar Global Operating System (GOS) requirements.
  • Provide leadership and direction to ensure the execution of identified accounting actions.
  • Maintain information systems to measure financial and operational results.
  • Work closely with management in directing and controlling resources.
  • Identify and maintain internal control processes.
  • Co-ordinate and prepare regular forecasts.
  • Ensure that statutory financial requirements including audit, tax and other government reporting are completed in a timely and efficient manner.
Credentials:
  • A Bachelor's degree with an emphasis on Finance or work experience in commercial finance or banking preferred.
Desired Characteristics:
Minimum of three to five years supervisory experience. Ability to prepare financial summaries and interpret financial health of organization. Ability to develop appropriate budgets/forecasts and evaluate financial records. Ability to make sound financial decisions and change accounting procedures as needed. Ability to notify and report to senior management concerning any trends critical to organization's performance. Ability to interact with co-workers and accounting team and act as a liaison between different departments. Ability to hire, train and motivate accounting staff members. Intermediate to advanced working knowledge of applicable software programs. Continuously maintain current knowledge of all organizational accounting practices through seminars, webinars and professional conferences as needed. What Linamar/Skyjack Has to Offer
  • Competitive Compensation
  • Employee Benefits package includes but not limited to, Medical, Dental & Vision etc.
  • Opportunities for career advancement.
  • Sustainability Counsel
  • Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.
About Skyjack:
Skyjack supplies construction rental companies globally with quality engineered, simple, and reliable access and telehandler equipment. Initially started as a scissor lift manufacturer in 1985, and has grown to become a world leader in the general Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP) industry. As a dominant player in a consistently evolving industry, Skyjack employees thrive on absorbing new information and have a thirst for continuous improvement in their professional selves. In 2002 Skyjack became a part of the Linamar Corporation and has since been able to leverage strategic partnerships and use the guidance of their parent company to rapidly change the face of the access industry. Every aspect of the company is deeply rooted in Skyjacks safety initiatives as this can be an extremely challenging industry. Skyjack prides itself on being simply reliable and easy to do business with. This mission extends to the relationships with customers, suppliers, and employees. We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet the full requirements for this position. Linamar will attempt to accommodate persons with a disability in an appropriate and effective manner throughout all stages of the recruitment process. Accommodations will be provided upon request. Linamar Corporation encourages applications from all qualified individuals and will reasonably accommodate applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process upon request
Pay:
$100,000.00
  • $115,000.
00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Dependent care reimbursement Disability insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Referral program Vision insurance
Education:
Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
Accounting Management:
4 years (Required)
Language:
English (Required)
Location:
West Chicago, IL 60185 (Preferred) Shift availability: Day Shift (Required) Ability to
Commute:
West Chicago, IL 60185 (Required)
Work Location:
In person

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