Accounting Manager

For those who want to keep growing, learning, and evolving. We at Kelly® hear you, and we’re here for you! We’re seeking an Accounting Manager to work at a premier client in either Philadelphia, PA or Riverwoods, IL. Sound good? Take a closer look below. You owe it to yourself to consider this great new opportunity.

Pay Rate: $65-$70 per hour, based on experience.
Schedule: 8am to 5pm, Monday – Friday 2-3 days in Office 
Locations Available: Philadelphia, PA or Riverwood, IL
Position Type: Contract to Hire, base salary $140K plus STIP

Why you should apply to be Accounting Manager:

• Competitive pay rate with weekly direct deposit.
  

• Opportunity to lead and mentor a talented accounting team.
  

• Hybrid work environment—2-3 days in-office, offering excellent work-life balance.
  

• Work for a respected organization committed to compliance and operational excellence.
  

• Expand your experience with core general ledger functions and audit support
  

• Exposure to international accounting and advanced ERP systems.

What’s a typical day as Accounting Manager? You’ll be

• Leading month-end close and reporting processes, ensuring deadlines are met.
  

• Supervising and mentoring accounting staff, enhancing process quality and performance.
  

• Reviewing, analyzing, and approving general ledger transactions for accuracy and completeness.
  

• Overseeing balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules on monthly, quarterly, and semi-annual cycles.
  

• Proactively identifying and resolving accounting issues, providing solutions and recommendations.
  

• Supporting internal and external audits, delivering documentation and professional responses.
  

• Maintaining and updating desktop procedures, operational checklists, and process documentation.
  

• Collaborating cross-functionally with internal teams and third-party providers.
  

• Conducting independent analysis for process improvement and implementing recommendations..

This job might be an outstanding fit if you:

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; a Master’s degree is preferred.
  

• Are a CPA or making progress toward certification (strongly preferred).
  

• Have 7–9 years of accounting/audit experience, including 2–3 years in a managerial role.
  

• Recently managed teams responsible for general ledger functions, including month-end close, journal entry review, reconciliations, intercompany transactions, and audit support.
  

• Possess proficiency in major ERP systems (SAP, Great Plains, NetSuite) and Blackline.
  

• Have advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access).
  

• Exhibit strong analytical, problem-solving, and detail-oriented skills.
  

• Can manage teams and work independently in a fast-paced environment, meeting accelerated close timelines (3–5 days).
  

• Communicate effectively and collaborate across functions.
  

• Have project management experience and flexibility to work hybrid hours.

What happens next?:
Once you apply, you’ll proceed to next steps if your skills and experience look like a good fit. But don’t worry—even if this position doesn’t work out, you’re still in our network. That means all of our recruiters will have access to your profile, expanding your opportunities even more.

Helping you discover what’s next in your career is what we’re all about, so let’s get to work. Apply to be Accounting Manager today!

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