Accounting Manager
$95,000–$110,000 year
On-siteDes Plaines, Illinois, United States
Des Plaines, Illinois, United StatesOn-siteFull Time$95,000–$110,000 yearMasters DegreeSmall
Full TimeMasters DegreeSmall
Job Summary
Manage daily accounting operations including the month-end G/L close, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll processing, and bank reconciliations. Prepare financial reports, forecasts, and expense documentation for management while supporting the year-end audit and inventory assessment. Collaborate with HR on employee transactions and work with vendors and auditors to ensure compliance and governance. Manage product costing, cross charges, and annual operating plans using Great Plains and advanced Excel skills. Assist with budget preparation and process improvement initiatives.
Required Qualifications
- Masters or Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance or MBA
- Minimum 5 years of experience
- Broad knowledge of accounting principles (GAAP)
- Experience in keeping up to date with regulatory changes affecting financial processes and procedures
- Experience with Microsoft Great Plains
- Must be savvy with Microsoft Excel
- Outstanding verbal, written and technology communication skills
- High proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (PowerPoint, Excel, and Word)
- Proven effectiveness in time management, attention to detail and strong organizational skills
- Reputation for successfully building sustained, external third-party relationships while representing the best interests of the Company
- Proven history keeping sensitive information confidential
- Ability to sit at a computer for long periods of time
Desired Qualifications
- public accounting and/or life science/biotech
- CPA a plus
- Experience using payroll systems
- Strong expertise with enterprise technology systems and advanced skill
- Experience with forecasting and financial analysis
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