Job Description

Accounting Manager

gpac is working with a stable and growing organization in Illinois seeking an Accounting Manager to oversee financial reporting, lead an accounting team, and support operational leadership with accurate financial insight.

This is a high-impact role where the right person will have visibility with leadership while helping strengthen accounting processes and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor accounting team members

• Prepare and review financial statements and journal entries

• Manage account reconciliations and general ledger accuracy

• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close

• Coordinate documentation and reporting for external audits

• Partner with operations on budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis

• Deliver routine financial reporting and ad-hoc analysis

• Improve accounting processes and system efficiencies

• Maintain internal controls and standardized accounting procedures

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance

• 5+ years of accounting experience

• 2+ years in a leadership or supervisory role

• Strong knowledge of GAAP

• Excellent attention to detail and organization

• Strong Excel and financial reporting skills

• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities

• Strong communication and leadership abilities

Compensation

$80,000 – $100,000

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage

• Life and disability insurance

• 401(k) with company match

• Generous PTO

For confidential consideration, submit resume directly to hillary.cooley@gogpac.com.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.