Accounting Manager Job at Robert Half in Chicago

The salary range for this position is $120,000-$140,000 and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m

High-End Firm looking to build new team quickly due to rapid expansion.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

The Manager of Operations Accounting is responsible for the day-to-day management of the team accountable for providing transactional accounting services (including accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, and other business operational accounting). They will also have operational responsibility over certain systems that are key to the accounting team success.

Job Description:

• Directs and oversees the daily accounting operations for accounts receivable collection, billing, and accounts payable teams.
• Strong knowledge of AP practices, including but not limited to managing payment runs, including checks and ACH, managing corporate purchase card program, and managing 1099-year end compliance.
• Act as the liaison between accounting and business operations for business licensing requirements and other compliance requirements.
• Review outgoing payments to ensure they are compliant with financial policies and procedures.
• Ensures month end activities, relevant to this function, are completed on schedule and with accuracy.
• Ensures all suppliers are paid in accordance with agreement terms and coded accurately before being transferred to the general ledger.
• Identify, establish, and document internal controls relevant to this function.
• Assists in the design and implementation of process improvements, including standardization, enhancements and potential automation of existing processes and systems.
• Independently organizes and oversees efforts and activities for the team; manages, coaches and mentors staff.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration is required
• Minimum of 7 years professional experience in Accounting.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in managing and leading people
• Advanced Excel skills
• Strong planning and organizational, and decision making skills
• Process improvement skills required

To apply to this hybrid role, please send your resume to John Sadofsky at john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m