Accounting Manager (Hybrid Work Schedule)
Accounting Manager
See What We’re All About
As the fastest-growing distributor of restaurant equipment, HVAC and residential appliance parts, we like to do things a little differently. We believe our team should be like family. Not like a second cousin, twice removed, but more like the family you choose to be with every day. First, you have to demonstrate our core values and keep safety as your #1 priority, that’s key. But we’re also looking for unique enthusiasm, high integrity, courage to embrace change…and if you know a few jokes, that puts you on the top of our list.
Do you have a genius-level knowledge of original equipment manufacturer parts? If not, no problem! We’re more interested in passionate people with fresh ideas from different backgrounds. That’s what keeps us at the top of our game. We’re proud that our workplace has been recognized for its growth and innovation on the Inc. 5000 list 15 years in a row and the Crain’s Fast 50 list ten times. We are honored to be voted by our Chicagoland team as a Chicago Tribune Top Workplace for the last four years.
If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves, go above and beyond and put your ambition to work, all while having some fun, let’s chat – Apply Today!
Perks
- Parts Town Pride – check out our virtual tour and culture!
- Quarterly profit-sharing bonus
- Hybrid Work schedule
- Team member appreciation events and recognition programs
- Volunteer opportunities
- Monthly IT stipend
- Casual dress code
- On-demand pay options: Access your pay as you earn it, to cover unexpected or even everyday expenses
- All the traditional benefits like health insurance, 401k/401k match, employee assistance programs and time away – don’t worry, we’ve got you covered.
The Job at a Glance
The Accounting Manager (internally known as Manager, Month End Maniacs) will work closely with the Senior Accounting Manager to ensure the month-end close process is completed timely and accurately. Partnering with the Senior Accounting Manager, you will be responsible for areas of the monthly close process, balance sheet reconciliations, general ledger support, and various accounting and business process improvements and innovations. The Accounting Manager will collaborate closely with the staff and senior accountants to ensure accurate financial reporting and timely completion of balance sheet reconciliations. You will use your experience to identify and implement process improvements to reduce the time needed to report monthly financial results.
A Typical Day
- Prepare and review journal entries and complete other necessary month-end accounting processes to ensure accurate financial books and records
- Reconcile account balances and review reconciliations completed by other members of the team ensuring timely clearing of reconciling items and accurate reporting of key balance sheet items
- Develop and maintain processes to ensure accurate accruals, payables, and receivables reporting on a daily/monthly basis
- Collaborate and communicate with all stakeholders for the accounting books and records
- Identify reporting issues and process improvement opportunities within the recurring accounting functions
- Provide accounting support on new business processes and initiatives
- Support the annual financial and lending audit process
To Land This Opportunity
- You have 1-3 years of Accounting management experience and a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
- You are self-motivated but enjoy working, leading, and collaborating with others
- You possess an ability for strong attention to detail and have a high level of organizational skills
- You have fantastic communication skills & you’re proficient in English (verbal and written)
- You are skilled in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, & Outlook). Experience with SAP or other ERP software is preferred, but not required!
- Your jam is your efficient time management skills, and you thrive on the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while effectively meeting deadlines
- You are a quick learner and work effectively in a constantly evolving work environment
- You have strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
About Your Future Team
We’re glad to be here and it shows. While we keep things chill with a casual dress code and friendly way of doing things, we take the success of our team seriously, making sure to recognize every win. We take huge pride in having fun. We at Parts Town are enthusiastic about celebrating anniversaries, giving appreciation, providing a memorable first day warm welcome, decorating desks and most importantly, we love to spice it up by playing our teams playlists!
Parts Town welcomes diversity and as an equal opportunity employer all qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.
We are an E-Verify employer.
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