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Accounting Manager

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In-Office
Waukegan, IL, USA
Senior level
In-Office
Waukegan, IL, USA
Senior level
Leads Uline’s Corporate Accounting operations, including financial and cost accounting, leases, fixed assets, cash, month-end and year-end close, financial reporting, and internal controls. Manages and develops accounting teams, analyzes results and variances, improves processes, supports ERP enhancements, and partners with leadership to resolve accounting issues and support business initiatives.
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Accounting Manager

Corporate Headquarters

12575 Uline Drive, Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158

As Uline grows, we’re looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to lead key areas of Corporate Accounting and support our financial operations.

You’ll lead and develop a high-performing team while strengthening accounting processes, internal controls and reporting. Work hands-on to drive accuracy, efficiency and meaningful improvements across our North American operations.

Careers Packed with Potential. Backed by 45+ years of success, Uline offers opportunities to grow your career with stability you can count on.

Position Responsibilities

  • Manage daily operations of Uline’s Corporate Accounting team, strengthening internal controls, improving processes and supporting ERP system enhancements.
  • Coach and develop Accounting Supervisors and their teams, building a culture of accountability, growth and high performance.
  • Oversee key Accounting areas such as financial and cost accounting, leases, fixed assets, cash and other operational accounting activities.
  • Manage month-end and year-end close processes and financial statement preparation, analyzing results and variances to deliver accurate, timely reporting.
  • Partner with leadership to resolve accounting issues and support business initiatives aligned with company goals.

Minimum Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
  • CPA designation with 5+ years of Accounting experience.
  • 3+ years of hands-on experience leading teams in a corporate environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to drive process improvements, automation or system enhancements.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office; Oracle G/L or similar ERP systems a plus.

Benefits

  • Complete health, dental and vision coverage and 401(k) with 6% match starting day one!
  • Multiple bonus programs.
  • Paid holidays and generous paid time off.
  • Tuition Assistance Program that covers professional continuing education.

Employee Perks

  • On-site café and first-class fitness center with complimentary personal trainers.
  • Over four miles of beautifully maintained walking trails.

About Uline

Uline, a family-owned company, is North America’s leading distributor of shipping, industrial, and packaging materials with over 10,000 employees across 15 locations.

Uline is a drug-free workplace. All new hires must complete a pre-employment hair follicle drug screening. All positions are on-site.

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