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Robert Half

Accounting Manager Job at Robert Half in Chicago

Robert Half, Chicago, IL, US, 60604

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Job Description

Job Description

The salary range for this position is $145,000 - $160,000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m


Role Overview

This role is ideal for someone who not only understands accounting at a deep technical level, but also enjoys building processes, implementing structure, designing workflows, and improving financial operations.


           Design, document, and implement scalable accounting workflows across multiple subsidiaries

•           Create standardized procedures for A/R, A/P, invoicing, inventory, cost accounting, payroll, and treasury

•           Build month-end and year-end close processes (calendar, checklists, responsibilities, deadlines)

•           Establish internal controls aligned with PE-backed operational best practices

•           Develop audit-ready accounting documentation and reconciliations

•           Prepare accurate monthly financial statements and management reports

•           Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP across all entities

•           Assist CEO/CFO with forecasting, budgeting, and financial modeling

•           Support intercompany accounting, eliminations, and consolidation reporting

•           Oversee accruals, revenue recognition, fixed assets, and depreciation schedules

•           Evaluate and improve our current accounting systems (QuickBooks Enterprise / NetSuite etc.)

•           Build automated workflows that reduce manual errors and increase visibility

•           Implement tools for inventory management, COGS reporting, and cash tracking


Required

           Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or MBA

•           CPA or CPA-eligible preferred

•           5–10+ years of accounting experience (public + industry mix ideal)

•           Strong knowledge of GAAP, multi-entity accounting, and consolidations

•           Experience building accounting processes, SOPs, and controls

•           Ability to thrive in a fast-growth, multi-entity environment

•           Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills

•           Proficient in accounting systems (QuickBooks Enterprise, NetSuite, Sage, SAP, etc.)