Accounting Manager

Accounting Manager This full-time Accounting Manager position offers a competitive salary, annual bonus eligibility, and the opportunity to make a significant impact as our organization continues to grow. Our team also enjoys excellent benefits, including: • Health, dental, and vision insurance • HSA/FSA options • Pet insurance • 401(k) with employer match • Short-term and long-term disability • Paid time off (PTO) • Floating holidays • Employee discounts • Company bonus program • Additional employee perks This is a hybrid, full-time position based in Bridgeview, IL. As the Accounting Manager, you'll lead the daily accounting operations while ensuring accurate financial reporting and a successful month-end close. You'll oversee Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and General Accounting functions while coaching and developing a growing accounting team. In this role, you will: • Manage the month-end close process and maintain the general ledger. • Review complex journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, intercompany transactions, inventory, and lease accounting. • Ensure compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies. • Lead and support the Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable teams. • Partner with Operations and Supply Chain to strengthen inventory and manufacturing accounting processes. • Improve internal controls, streamline workflows, and identify automation opportunities. • Support audits, financial reporting, and special projects. • Collaborate with leadership to provide meaningful financial insights that drive business decisions. • Help build scalable accounting processes to support the company's continued growth. What's Required? • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance • 8+ years of progressive accounting experience (manufacturing experience strongly preferred) • 2+ years of leadership or people management experience • Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting • Experience leading month-end close processes • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills • Ability to lead change, improve processes, and work cross-functionally • Experience with multi-site accounting and multi-currency transactions is a plus