We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to join our team on a contract basis near Oak Brook, Illinois. This role requires a dynamic individual with extensive expertise in managing accounting operations, financial reporting, and compliance in a manufacturing environment. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting and excel at implementing efficient processes, we encourage you to apply. Responsibilities:• Lead month-end close procedures, ensuring accuracy in account reconciliations, variance analysis, and financial statement presentation.• Prepare and issue timely monthly financial statements and reporting packages in compliance with generally accepted accounting principles.• Oversee and review complex reconciliations and workpapers, applying a hands-on approach to technical accounting issues.• Manage inventory costing systems, including part costing, overhead rates, and cost roll analyses, while monitoring and analyzing variances such as purchase price and labor.• Supervise daily accounts payable processes, including invoice vouchering, vendor inquiries, commission calculations, and timely payments.• Direct accounts receivable operations, ensuring accurate cash applications, collections, credit card transactions, and customer account maintenance.• Ensure compliance with sales tax reporting requirements, including nexus management and timely filing of tax returns and payments.• Develop and maintain internal controls, policies, and procedures to uphold financial system integrity and data accuracy.• Create and document financial policies for key accounting operations, such as payment processing, inventory control, and fixed asset management.• Prepare annual budgets and monthly cash forecasts, supporting continuous improvement initiatives and documenting standard operating procedures.

• Minimum of 8-10 years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 5 years in the manufacturing industry. • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required. • At least 5 years of supervisory experience, demonstrating strong leadership capabilities. • Expertise in NetSuite and ERP systems, with software implementation experience preferred. • Advanced knowledge of U.S. accounting standards and principles. • Exceptional Microsoft Office skills, particularly in Excel. • Excellent communication and presentation abilities, with a proven ability to collaborate across organizational levels. • Commitment to process improvement and leveraging technology to enhance efficiency.

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Oak Brook, IL
remote
Temporary
40.00 - 55.00 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to join our team on a contract basis near Oak Brook, Illinois. This role requires a dynamic individual with extensive expertise in managing accounting operations, financial reporting, and compliance in a manufacturing environment. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting and excel at implementing efficient processes, we encourage you to apply. Responsibilities:• Lead month-end close procedures, ensuring accuracy in account reconciliations, variance analysis, and financial statement presentation.• Prepare and issue timely monthly financial statements and reporting packages in compliance with generally accepted accounting principles.• Oversee and review complex reconciliations and workpapers, applying a hands-on approach to technical accounting issues.• Manage inventory costing systems, including part costing, overhead rates, and cost roll analyses, while monitoring and analyzing variances such as purchase price and labor.• Supervise daily accounts payable processes, including invoice vouchering, vendor inquiries, commission calculations, and timely payments.• Direct accounts receivable operations, ensuring accurate cash applications, collections, credit card transactions, and customer account maintenance.• Ensure compliance with sales tax reporting requirements, including nexus management and timely filing of tax returns and payments.• Develop and maintain internal controls, policies, and procedures to uphold financial system integrity and data accuracy.• Create and document financial policies for key accounting operations, such as payment processing, inventory control, and fixed asset management.• Prepare annual budgets and monthly cash forecasts, supporting continuous improvement initiatives and documenting standard operating procedures.
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