Accounting Manager

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 Overview:

The Accounting Manager is responsible for the day-to-day accounting operations, including but not limited to accounts payable, fixed assets, general ledger journal entries, account reconciliations, payroll administration, as well as the monthly close process and reporting.  He/she will review and analyze company expenditures to insure proper coding.  The Accounting Manager will work directly with the Controller and the Vice President - Accounting & Finance.  He/she will supervise the Accounts Payable Specialist and review significant portions of the Sr. Staff Accountant’s work product.  The ideal Accounting Manager will be a proactive team player, problem solver and eager to enhance the timeliness, efficiency and accuracy of accounting transactions.

Responsibilities:

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:                                                                                                                                        

  • Oversee accuracy of coding and data entry of the Accounts Payable Specialist with regard to vendor invoices and employee expense reports
  • Processes weekly vendor payments and employee expense reimbursements
  • Approve all client service invoices and media deposit requests created by Sr. Staff Accountant (some exceptions exist)

 

Month-end Close Responsibilities:

  • Calculate and post monthly journal entries pertaining but not limited to: depreciation/amortization, capital leases, commissions, payroll reclasses, partner referral fees, employee benefits, media activity, interest expense, overhead expense accruals and bonus accruals
  • Rise Trade Desk: perform revenue calculation (with assistance of Sr. Staff Accountant) and upload to general ledger
  • Prepaid expenses: accurately expensing to P&L and account analysis
  • Oversee credit card activity upload and review for proper coding
  • Maintain fixed asset schedule: additions, deletions and depreciation
  • Create balance sheet account reconciliations in coordination with the Controller
  • Support team members as needed to insure timely month-end close

Other:

  • Administer payroll and all payroll changes/additions/deletions, upload to ADP, confirm proper processing. The Controller posts actual payroll to general ledger
  • Assist Controller in annual audit and 3rd party reporting requirements
  • Perform ad hoc reporting as needed for other departments, internal and external stakeholders
  • Assist finance team with annual budget and forecast development and review

 

Manager:                                                                                                                            

  • Supervise the Accounts Payable Specialist.  Guide her/him towards excellent data entry, timeliness, steady productive work, and professional development
Required Skills:
  • Understands the business, process flows and financial impact of accounting transactions and journal entries
  • 4+ years of experience
  • Strives to improve accuracy, timeliness and process efficiencies for financial reporting
  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment
  • Very organized

 

Excellent Communication:

  • Ability to communicate, verbally and in writing, efficiently and accurately so all parties, across multiple departments understand
  • Responsive to inquiries in a timely, friendly and professional manner

 

Expertise/Certifications:

  • Extensive knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
  • Proficient in Google tools and MS Office suite as well as overall data management
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Location

1 S WACKER DRIVE SUITE 300 , CHICAGO, IL 60606

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