ACCOUNTING MANAGER

Location: Chicago, IL 

DIRECT HIRE

ACCOUNTING MANAGER

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepares basic financial reports under limited supervision.  Performs the most complex activities related to the maintenance of a complete and accurate general ledger.  Develops strategies and implements the long-term goals of our organization.
• Prepares income and balance sheet statements, consolidated statements, and various other accounting statements and reports.
• Analyzes financial reports and records, making recommendations relative to the accounting of reserves, assets, and expenditures.
• Reviews and verifies the accuracy of journal entries and accounting classifications assigned to various records.
• Analyzes trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations incurred to predict future revenues and expenses. 
• Reports the company’s finances to management, offering suggestions about resource utilization, tax strategies, and assumptions underlying budget forecasts.
• Prepares journal entries as needed.
• Conducts special studies and develops or recommends accounting methods and procedures.
• Coordinates accounting matters with other departments, locations, and divisions.
• Reconciles assigned accounts and calculates depreciation/amortization expenses.
• Reports actuals and forecasts to UK monthly.
• Prepares and distributes monthly Financial Books.
• Manages projects using defined project management tools and communications vehicles.
• Acts as liaison for internal and external communications with assigned accounts.  Provides regular status reports to management.
• May assist with training and mentoring Accountants and Staff Accountants and Sr Staff Accountants.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE THE FOLLOWING:

• 8+ years of related experience.
• Thorough knowledge of accounting practices and procedures.
• Ability to work under very limited supervision with positive results.
• Experience with MS Office products and accounting software preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong ability to perform and manage multiple projects at the same time.
• Ability to manage and organize work assignments, styles, and relationships with several respective managers.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting