Accounting Manager
Trilogy · Skokie, IL · 1 wk ago
Finance$100k–$110k/yrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Oversee daily operations of General Accounting.
- Review, approve, and ensure accuracy of journal entries and financial transactions, ensuring appropriate support and documentation standards are met.
- Manage monthly balance sheet reconciliations with a focus on completeness, accuracy, and clarity of supporting workpapers.
- Establish, document, and train the team on best practices for reconciliation procedures, journal entry support, and monthly workpaper preparation.
- Lead the month-end and year-end close processes to ensure timely and accurate reporting.
- Monitor and analyze accounting data and prepare internal financial reports.
- Develop, implement, and maintain internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and company policies.
- Actively manage, mentor, and coach accounting staff to drive performance, professional development, and engagement.
- Foster a culture of excellence, collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning within the team.
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of accounting operations.
- Cook up and support audit activities.
- Lead or participate in special projects as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; CPA or equivalent certification preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience with strong exposure to A/R and General Ledger functions.
- Prior supervisory or people management experience with proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams.
- Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, and internal control principles.
- Demonstrated ability to drive continuous improvement and foster a high-performance team culture.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and time management skills.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build positive relationships across all levels of the organization.
Preferred Skills
- Experience in a nonprofit or healthcare preferred.
- Big 4 experience preferred.
- Change management and process improvement experience highly desirable.