Accounting Manager
Buyers Edge Platform · Chicago, IL · 1 mo ago
HybridAccountingFull-time
Management Responsibilities
- Collaborate with, oversee and help develop junior accounting professionals within the Fresh team.
- Review team member work product.
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
General Accounting
- Prepare and review journal entries and account reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
- Maintain and improve processes to support monthly close activities and internal controls.
Financial Reporting
- Support the Controller in the preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with US GAAP.
- Perform financial statement fluctuation/variance analyses.
Audit & Compliance
- Support the consolidated audit, through the preparation/review and compilation/submission of auditor requests.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, regulatory requirements and internal controls.
Process Improvement
- Drive process improvement initiatives to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of accounting operations.
- Document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.
- Collaborate on cross-functional initiatives to improve financial processes and systems.
About you
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting.
- Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite).
- Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and financial modeling.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- 5 to 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including supervisor experience.
- Experience in public accounting or a similar industry is a plus.