Axelon
ccounting Manager
Philadelphia, PA or Riverwoods, IL
6 Months - Temp to Perm
Hybrid position - 2 to 3 days per week onsite • open to candidates local to Philadelphia, PA or Riverwoods, IL
Pay Rate: 60 - 75/hr • temp-to-hire position • salary upon conversion $140K + 15% STIP • Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in Accounting (BBA or BS); Master's degree preferred. • CPA certification or progress toward certification strongly preferred. • 7-9 years of accounting/audit experience, including 2-3 years in a managerial role. • Ideal candidates must have current or recent (within the past 1-2 years) experience managing teams responsible for core general ledger functions. This includes hands-on oversight of month-end close, journal entry preparation and review, balance sheet and bank reconciliations, intercompany transactions, and audit support. A strong and recent focus on GL is required to be considered for this role. • Experience with international accounting is a plus. • Proficiency in major ERP systems (SAP, Great Plains, NetSuite) and Blackline. • Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access). • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a detail-oriented approach. • Proven ability to manage teams and work independently in a fast-paced environment. • Comfortable working with accelerated month-end close timelines (3-5 days). • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to foster cross-functional collaboration. • Project management experience is highly desirable. • Flexibility to work hybrid hours and coordinate effectively during close/reporting cycles.
Description: The Accounting Manager plays a critical role in overseeing the accounting and financial reporting functions, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with internal controls. This position requires a detail-oriented, analytical thinker with strong leadership capabilities and the ability to navigate complex accounting scenarios proactively. Key Responsibilities: • Lead and support the month-end close and reporting process in alignment with the reporting calendar. • Supervise and mentor accounting staff, providing guidance, performance feedback, and support to improve processes - including the quality of account reconciliations. • Review, analyze, and approve general ledger transactions to ensure completeness and accuracy. • Oversee the preparation and review of balance sheet account reconciliations on a monthly, quarterly, and semi-annual basis. • Proactively identify and resolve accounting issues, escalating when necessary, with recommended solutions. • Support internal and external audits by providing requested documentation and addressing inquiries professionally. • Maintain and update desktop procedures and checklists to reflect changes in processes and tools. • Maintain and monitor month-end close, reporting, and operational checklists to ensure timely and complete task execution before sign-off. • Prepare and review supporting schedules and financial analyses as needed. • Collaborate effectively with internal teams and third-party service providers to ensure smooth operations. • Conduct independent analysis to identify opportunities for process improvement and implement recommendations. • Support the timely research and resolution of reconciling items to ensure accuracy and compliance with deadlines. • Demonstrate adaptability to changing business requirements and provide leadership and support to staff during transitions • Take initiative in identifying issues and opportunities, follow through on projects, and proactively recommend solutions to improve processes and resolve challenges
Hybrid position - 2 to 3 days per week onsite • open to candidates local to Philadelphia, PA or Riverwoods, IL
Pay Rate: 60 - 75/hr • temp-to-hire position • salary upon conversion $140K + 15% STIP • Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in Accounting (BBA or BS); Master's degree preferred. • CPA certification or progress toward certification strongly preferred. • 7-9 years of accounting/audit experience, including 2-3 years in a managerial role. • Ideal candidates must have current or recent (within the past 1-2 years) experience managing teams responsible for core general ledger functions. This includes hands-on oversight of month-end close, journal entry preparation and review, balance sheet and bank reconciliations, intercompany transactions, and audit support. A strong and recent focus on GL is required to be considered for this role. • Experience with international accounting is a plus. • Proficiency in major ERP systems (SAP, Great Plains, NetSuite) and Blackline. • Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access). • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a detail-oriented approach. • Proven ability to manage teams and work independently in a fast-paced environment. • Comfortable working with accelerated month-end close timelines (3-5 days). • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to foster cross-functional collaboration. • Project management experience is highly desirable. • Flexibility to work hybrid hours and coordinate effectively during close/reporting cycles.
Description: The Accounting Manager plays a critical role in overseeing the accounting and financial reporting functions, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with internal controls. This position requires a detail-oriented, analytical thinker with strong leadership capabilities and the ability to navigate complex accounting scenarios proactively. Key Responsibilities: • Lead and support the month-end close and reporting process in alignment with the reporting calendar. • Supervise and mentor accounting staff, providing guidance, performance feedback, and support to improve processes - including the quality of account reconciliations. • Review, analyze, and approve general ledger transactions to ensure completeness and accuracy. • Oversee the preparation and review of balance sheet account reconciliations on a monthly, quarterly, and semi-annual basis. • Proactively identify and resolve accounting issues, escalating when necessary, with recommended solutions. • Support internal and external audits by providing requested documentation and addressing inquiries professionally. • Maintain and update desktop procedures and checklists to reflect changes in processes and tools. • Maintain and monitor month-end close, reporting, and operational checklists to ensure timely and complete task execution before sign-off. • Prepare and review supporting schedules and financial analyses as needed. • Collaborate effectively with internal teams and third-party service providers to ensure smooth operations. • Conduct independent analysis to identify opportunities for process improvement and implement recommendations. • Support the timely research and resolution of reconciling items to ensure accuracy and compliance with deadlines. • Demonstrate adaptability to changing business requirements and provide leadership and support to staff during transitions • Take initiative in identifying issues and opportunities, follow through on projects, and proactively recommend solutions to improve processes and resolve challenges