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Accounting Manager Job at LHH in Schaumburg

LHH, Schaumburg, IL, United States, 60159

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Job Title: Accounting Manager

Compensation: $100,000–$125,000 annually (Exempt)

  • 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance (employee + qualified family)
  • 100% company-paid life and disability insurance
  • 10 vacation days in the first year (up to 20 days)
  • 14 paid holidays + 2 floating holidays (2025)

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to oversee daily accounting operations and ensure timely financial reporting. This individual will supervise a small team and play a key role in maintaining accurate records, supporting audits, managing tax-related activities, and collaborating with a foreign-owned parent company. Experience in an international corporate environment and ERP system familiarity (preferably JD Edwards or SAP) is highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting Operations

  • Manage two direct reports covering Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable
  • Maintain monthly account analysis and perform reconciliation of sub-ledgers (A/R, A/P, Fixed Assets) with the general ledger
  • Ensure accurate inventory valuation, including third-party logistics (3PL) and consignment warehouses
  • Manage multiple bank accounts and banking relationships
  • Coordinate with third-party payroll provider and ensure proper payroll entry and classification
  • File Sales & Use Tax in applicable states (e.g., IL, CA)
  • Prepare and analyze monthly financial results; explain variances vs. budget/forecast
  • Meet all internal monthly and quarterly reporting deadlines
  • Perform quarterly intercompany reconciliations and upload financials to consolidation system

Corporate Income Tax

  • Work with external tax firms to adjust deferred tax assets and liabilities quarterly
  • Review corporate tax returns for accuracy
  • Ensure timely and correct filing of federal and state tax obligations

Audit Support

  • Coordinate all internal and external audit activities
  • Support compliance with US GAAP and internal audit standards from the foreign parent company

General Responsibilities

  • Assist with annual budget preparation and monthly forecasting
  • Review contracts, import duties/tariffs, insurance policies, and employee benefits
  • Provide ad hoc reports as requested by leadership or the parent company
  • Support expatriate housing/utilities and online timecard system oversight
  • Handle additional duties as needed to support organizational success

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; Master’s in Business a plus
  • 8+ years of accounting experience including monthly closings under US GAAP
  • CPA certification preferred
  • Familiarity with IFRS (due to parent company requirements)
  • Experience reviewing and filing corporate income tax
  • ERP proficiency (JD Edwards and/or SAP preferred)
  • Strong skills in Microsoft Excel; working knowledge of Word, PowerPoint, and Access

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act

• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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