Accounting Manager

Robert Half - Elk Grove Village, IL

Full-time - Mid Level

Elk Grove Village, IL

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

We are offering a short term contract employment opportunity for an Accounting Manager in Elk Grove Village, Illinois. In this role, you will be responsible for managing various accounting functions, including corporate consolidations and financial reporting. You will also work closely with the senior management and be involved in the company's growth initiatives. The position requires overseeing the accuracy and timeliness of monthly financial closures and account reconciliations, managing corporate consolidations, including those for international entities, and preparing and presenting financial reports to senior management. Additionally, you will coordinate with auditors to support audit processes as the company grows, utilize Microsoft Excel skills to perform detailed financial analyses, consolidations, and reporting, and adapt to the evolving needs of the business, demonstrating flexibility in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. You will also manage the workflow and redistribute tasks as needed in collaboration with the CFO and Controller, oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, prepare financial statements, conduct bank reconciliations, ensure internal financial reporting complies with GAAP Accounting standards, and contribute to the company's growth initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the accuracy and timeliness of monthly financial closures and account reconciliations
• Manage corporate consolidations, including those for international entities
• Prepare and present financial reports to senior management
• Coordinate with auditors to support audit processes as the company grows
• Utilize Microsoft Excel skills to perform detailed financial analyses, consolidations and reporting
• Adapt to the evolving needs of the business, demonstrating flexibility in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
• Manage the workflow and redistribute tasks as needed in collaboration with the CFO and Controller
• Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable functions
• Prepare financial statements and conduct bank reconciliations
• Ensure internal financial reporting complies with GAAP Accounting standards
• Contribute to the company's growth initiatives.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR)
• Proven knowledge in Consolidations
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Experience with D365 software is preferred
• Proven ability in Financial Statement Preparation and Audit
• Demonstrated expertise in Bank Reconciliations and Account Reconciliation
• Strong skills in Financial Reporting and Internal Financial Reporting
• Knowledge of GAAP Accounting principles is mandatory
• Experience in implementing Growth Initiatives in a financial setting is beneficial.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with D365 software is preferred
• Experience in implementing Growth Initiatives in a financial setting is beneficial.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) or deferred compensation plan (if eligible)
• Paid time off for vacation, personal needs, and sick time
• Paid holidays
• Choice Time Off (CTO) up to 13 days and up to 10 paid holidays per calendar year