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Accounting Manager
Chicago, IL

Salary

$90,000 - $110,000 per year

Accounting Manager

The Accounting Manager is a key contributor to the design and implementation of standardized and streamlined procurement and PTP processes for the US. The Accounting Manager, US will be the PTP liaison and ensure the end-to-end PTP processes are managed efficiently in coordination with the Service Center teams. This role will assist the In-Market Senior Accounting Manager and the Associate Director of Finance and will work very closely with the Procurement and PTP Service Center teams to identify gaps in internal controls over vendor data management, US Corporate Card Program, client funds disbursements, and vendor payments and detect inconsistencies in accounts payable processes.

Responsibilities of an Accounting Manager include:

Being a subject matter expert on accounts payable daily and month-end processes/reconciliations
Assisting in the transition of PTP transactional tasks from In-Market to Service Centers
Monitoring US Accounts Payable activities such as vendor data management, Chrome River Expense and Invoice, vendor payments, client funds disbursements, journal entries, account reconciliations, and adjustments
Ensuring that the US Credit Card Program is upheld with extremely high levels of compliance
Reviewing, suggesting, and facilitating implementation of P2P process improvements
Participating in the establishment of guidelines and implementation of internal controls over accounts payable activities
Being responsible for the timely filing of the annual US Form 1099-MISC and 1099-MEC
Collaborating with Service Center personnel and In-Market staff accountants
Being responsible for the timely completion and accuracy of all US balance sheet reconciliations
Investigating and clearing balances in the Corporate Card clearing account and other accounts payable clearing accounts
Understanding and obtaining substantiation for all balances in payroll withholding accounts
Resolving reconciling items, performing root cause analysis on reconciling items, and suggesting solutions to prevent future occurrence
Ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations
Being the accounting point of contact for assigned Functional Area Leads
Holding regular meetings to go over significant items of concern regarding the expense push reports
Responding to accounting inquiries raised by the groups being supported
Assisting the Senior Accounting Manager and the Associate Director with production of periodic financial reports, documentation of standard operating procedures, preparation of monthly balance sheet reconciliations, NAO region P&L variance analyses, etc.
Providing support to the global tax team, as needed, about the compilation of US tax and statutory items
Supporting Leadership on firm-wide accounting/reporting initiatives and special projects
Ensuring all team members are proficient and providing ongoing support, training, and coaching as necessary
Performing other related duties as necessary or assigned
Managing In Market accounting staff and conducting performance reviews
Being the In-Market point of contact on accounting for client trust funds, retainers, and unapplied funds

Skills and Experience

To be a successful Accounting Manager, the ideal candidate must possess the following skills and experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; CPA designation highly preferred
Solid experience in Accounting
Strong experience as an Accounts Payable manager
Proven ability to influence, interact, and consult with senior leaders regarding finance processes, guidelines, and compliances
Excellent organizational skills
Demonstrated expertise in operational efficiency and financial accounting
Strong management and critical thinking skills
Demonstrated ability to assess risk and take decisive, appropriate actions, especially in case of exception requests
Demonstrated ability to adhere to standard operating procedures and service level agreements
Ability to network and collaborate with teams both local, regional, and global, while acknowledging their cultural, social, and academic diversity
Working proficiency in using MS Office, SAP, or similar ERP software and other Productivity Tools

Salary

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Region

The Accounting Manager role is based in North America.

Location

The Accounting Manager role is located in the United States, specifically in the Chicago office.

Conclusion

The Accounting Manager is an integral role in the design and implementation of standardized and streamlined procurement and PTP processes for the US. The role will involve working closely with the Procurement and PTP Service Center teams, monitoring US Accounts Payable activities, ensuring high levels of compliance with the US Credit Card Program, and providing support to the global tax team. The ideal candidate must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, solid experience in Accounting, strong experience as an Accounts Payable manager, and excellent organizational skills. This role is based in North America, specifically in the United States in the Chicago office, and the salary ranges from $90,000 - $110,000 per year.






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