Ryansg
Accounting and Reporting Manager
Chicago - Illinois - Wacker · Full-time
Sponsorship not specified$112k-$140kDetected 26 days ago
ComplianceFinancial AnalysisAccountingExcelERPLeadershipCommunicationMentoringOrganizational SkillsGAAPFinancial ReportingInternal AuditAccounts Payable
About the role
- The role provides significant cross-functional exposure, partnering with business leaders to align financial reporting with strategic objectives while delivering complex financial analysis and insights to management.
- It also includes responsibility for establishing and maintaining strong internal controls, supporting audits, and driving continuous process improvements and system enhancements.
- Ensure timely and accurate recognition of expenses through oversight of the vendor accrual process
Responsibilities
- Manage and supervise day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, cash receipts, and general ledger activity
- Lead the preparation and review of journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules (including lead schedules and roll-forwards)
- Execute and manage the monthly and quarterly close process, coordinating timelines and deliverables across the team
- Perform detailed variance and flux analysis to identify trends, explain results, and investigate discrepancies
- Develop and maintain financial policies, procedures, and documentation, including within a new ERP system
- Maintain accurate fiscal records and documentation to support all financial transactions
- Coach, mentor, and develop team members, delivering ongoing performance feedback and supporting professional growth
- Prepare and review financial reporting schedules, including support for external reporting and audit requirements
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting
- 6+ years of experience in accounting, public accounting or corporate accounting
- Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting
- Experience managing or reviewing accounting close processes, journal entries, and reconciliations
- Experience working with ERP systems
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and ability to prioritize, multitask and think critically in a fast-paced environment
Compensation
- Coordinate annual audits, maintain audit-ready documentation, and provide recommendations for process improvements
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