Accounting Manager

$100,000 - $115,000/Yr

Kelly Services - Niles, IL

Full-time - Manager

Niles, IL

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Accounting Manager position at Kelly in Niles, IL, is a permanent, full-time role focused on overseeing the accounting department within a leading manufacturing company. The role involves preparing and analyzing financial reports, managing monthly closing activities, and providing support to various departments while ensuring compliance with financial regulations and accuracy in reporting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, examine, and analyze accounting records, financial statements, and other financial reports.
• Analyze business operations, trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations to project future revenues and expenses.
• Direct monthly closing activities including excel based reports and management reporting packages.
• Perform GL account analysis.
• Evaluate the financial statements and reports for accuracy and identify problem areas and suggested methods of correction.
• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and monthly forecasts for the company.
• Support the AR invoicing and credit function.
• Maintain fixed asset log with depreciation and lapsing schedules for both book and tax.
• Monitor and report daily cash flow.
• Assist with the day-to-day management of the Accounting Department, providing staff with support and guidance in meeting departmental goals and objectives.
• Update cost rates and standards in the system periodically for accuracy.
• Monitor and provide external auditors with all information required for a thorough and accurate review/audit.
• Monthly sales tax compliance.
• Provide accounting support and assistance for other departments.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Supervisory experience
• 5-8 years of strong accounting experience
• Manufacturing experience

Benefits

• Competitive salary ranging from $100,000 to $115,000
• Opportunity to work in an industry-leading manufacturing company
• Focus on quality and developing long-lasting employee and customer relationships