Echo Global Logistics is looking to immediately fill an Accounting Manager role in the corporate accounting team that will support the accounting operations. Reporting to the Director, you will manage the month-end close, oversee and mentor a team of senior and staff accountants, and strengthen internal controls as we grow. This is a high-visibility role for a hands-on leader who combines technical accounting depth with strong people management.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee and support the monthly close process, ensuring that all financial transactions are recorded accurately and timely
- Reviewing the monthly financial results of Echo's subsidiaries and recording the data into the general ledger
- Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and accruals in accordance with GAAP
- Develop, document, and enforce internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures
- Coordinate annual external audits and serve as a contact for auditors
- Identify and drive process improvements and automation across accounting operations
- Execute the treasury process and cash forecast
- Manage and mentor a team of accountants, providing guidance and support to ensure professional growth and high performance
Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Accounting
- 5-7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 2+ years managing or leading a team
- Strong knowledge of US GAAP and the full-cycle close process
- Proven ability to meet deadlines, manage competing priorities, and communicate clearly with finance and non-finance stakeholders
Preferred Qualifications- Public accounting experience (Big 4 or regional firm)
- Experience with Workday Financial Management and advanced Excel skills
- Experience in a high-growth or multi-entity environment
- Familiarity with internal controls frameworks
Work environment/physical demands summary:
This job operates in an office environment and uses a computer, telephone and other office equipment as needed to perform duties. The noise level in the work environment is typical of that of an office with an open seating floor plan. The employee may encounter frequent interruptions throughout the work day. The employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear.
BenefitsFor more information about our benefit offerings, please visit our careers page at https://www.echo.com/company/careers.
Compensation$97,864.00-142,293.00 per year
This role is eligible for a bonus that is based on a combination of personal and business performance.
