Thomas, Edwards Group is hiring: Accounting Manager in Highland Park

JOB SUMMARY The Accounting Manager performs complex accounting activities relating to the general ledger and financial statements. Supervises and reviews the accounting activities of professional employees and an outsourced global business process organization. Closely participates in the preparation of the financial statements of helped entities. Proactively establishes a working relationship with the service provider, respective facility CFOs and their teams, as well as other departments. Trains and manages team members, including special project teams, whether employed or outsourced. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE Manages the accounting function for an assigned region or area of responsibility. Supervises employed staff, as well as outsourced staff. Oversees monthly close process. Reviews financial statements and performs financial analysis. Performs final review of account reconciliations and provides feedback as appropriate. Manages accounting audits both internally and externally, interacting with external auditors and internal auditors. Prepares financial statements and underlying help. Acts as liaison with facility CFO and outsourced vendor. Helps in resolving reconciling items and business process issues. Elevates issues and communicates relevant financial information to other departments including tax and government finance. KEY SUCCESS FACTORS Master's degree in accounting or 150 semester hours, inclusive of 30 semester hours of upper-level accounting courses and 24 upper-level related business hours from a board-recognized college or university. 5 Years of Experience; Public Accounting preferred. Proven knowledge of GAAP principles. Knowledge of Statutory Accounting Principles a plus Ability to perform accounting research. Experience with leading accounting work and process improvements. Ability to manage a team. Excellent communication skills. Excellent problem-solving skills. Ability to train others. QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION - Masters' or Bachelors plus 2 years of work experience above the minimum qualification EXPERIENCE - 5 Years of Experience CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION - Cert Public Accountant (CPA)