Job Title : Accounting Manager
Location : Philadelphia, PA or Riverwoods, IL (Open to candidates local to Philadelphia, PA or Riverwoods, IL)
Duration : 6 Months - Temp to Permanent
Work Arrangement : Hybrid position - 2 to 3 days per week onsite
Compensation : Pay Rate : $60 - $75 / hr
Salary upon conversion : $140K + 15% STIP
Qualifications :
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (BBA or BS); Master’s degree preferred
- CPA certification or progress toward certification strongly preferred
- 7–9 years of accounting / audit experience, including 2–3 years in a managerial role
- Current or recent experience managing teams responsible for core general ledger functions
- Strong and recent focus on GL is required
- Experience with international accounting is a plus
- Proficiency in major ERP systems (SAP, Great Plains, NetSuite) and Blackline
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a detail-oriented approach
- Proven ability to manage teams and work independently in a fast-paced environment
- Comfortable working with accelerated month-end close timelines (3–5 days)
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to foster cross-functional collaboration
- Project management experience is highly desirable
- Flexibility to work hybrid hours and coordinate effectively during close / reporting cycles
Description :
The role plays a critical role in overseeing the accounting and financial reporting functions, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with internal controls. This position requires a detail-oriented, analytical thinker with strong leadership capabilities and the ability to navigate complex accounting scenarios proactively.
Key Responsibilities :
Lead and support the month-end close and reporting process in alignment with the reporting calendarSupervise and mentor accounting staff, providing guidance, performance feedback, and support to improve processesReview, analyze, and approve general ledger transactions to ensure completeness and accuracyOversee the preparation and review of balance sheet account reconciliations on a monthly, quarterly, and semi-annual basisProactively identify and resolve accounting issues, escalating when necessary, with recommended solutionsSupport internal and external audits by providing requested documentation and addressing inquiries professionallyMaintain and update desktop procedures and checklists to reflect changes in processes and toolsMaintain and monitor month-end close, reporting, and operational checklists to ensure timely and complete task execution before sign-offPrepare and review supporting schedules and financial analyses as neededCollaborate effectively with internal teams and third-party service providers to ensure smooth operationsConduct independent analysis to identify opportunities for process improvement and implement recommendationsSupport the timely research and resolution of reconciling items to ensure accuracy and compliance with deadlinesDemonstrate adaptability to changing business requirements and provide leadership and support to staff during transitionsTake initiative in identifying issues and opportunities, follow through on projects, and proactively recommend solutions to improve processes and resolve challenges