Accounting Manager

Job Title :   Accounting Manager

Location : Philadelphia, PA or Riverwoods, IL (Open to candidates local to Philadelphia, PA or Riverwoods, IL)

Duration : 6 Months - Temp to Permanent

Work Arrangement : Hybrid position - 2 to 3 days per week onsite

Compensation : Pay Rate : $60 - $75 / hr

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
• Current or recent experience managing teams responsible for core general ledger functions
• Strong and recent focus on GL is required
• 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 role 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 :