Accounting Operations Assistant Jobs in Illinois

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Tentac Enterprises is now hiring an Accounting Manager. The Accounting Manager is responsible for overseeing the organization's day-to-day accounting operations across multiple entities. This position ensures accurate financial reporting, maintains compliance with applicable regulations, and implements strong internal controls. The Accounting Manager plays a key role in providing reliable financial information that supports operational and business decision-making.

Benefits:

Employer Paid Life Insurance

Employer Paid Long Term Disability

Employer Paid Short Term Disability

Paid Time Off

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid Holidays

401K with employer match

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Voluntary Accident Coverage

Voluntary Critical Illness Coverage

Voluntary Life Insurance

Cell Phone Stipend

Job Title: Accounting Manager

Department: Accounting

Reports To: Vice President of Finance

Job Overview:

The Accounting Manager is responsible for overseeing the organization's day-to-day accounting operations across multiple entities. This position ensures accurate financial reporting, maintains compliance with applicable regulations, and implements strong internal controls. The Accounting Manager plays a key role in providing reliable financial information that supports operational and business decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Reporting & Analysis:
  • Oversee the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
  • Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial reporting.
  • Analyze financial performance and variances, providing insights and recommendations to senior management.
  • Prepare financial reports and schedules for ownership and external stakeholders.
• Accounting Operations & Compliance:
  • Assist the Vice President of Finance in managing the full accounting cycle, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger.
  • Ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
  • Assist the Vice President of Finance in coordinating external financial and insurance audits and ensure audit compliance.
  • Maintain and implement effective internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure accurate financial reporting including internal audit procedures as needed.
• Budgeting & Forecasting Support:
  • Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and financial forecasts as requested by ownership or property managers.
  • Monitor actual financial performance against the budget and provide variance analysis.
  • Support long-term financial planning and resource allocation.
• Team Leadership:
  • Help mentor a team of accountants, providing direction, training, and support to ensure a high level of performance and accountability.
  • Promote accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement within the accounting department.
• Tax Compliance & Reporting:
  • Oversee the preparation and filing of hotel, sales tax and food & beverage tax returns. 
  • Coordinate with external tax professionals regarding income tax return preparation.
  • Monitor changes in tax regulations and ensure ongoing compliance.
• Cash Flow Management:
  • Monitor cash flow, liquidity, and working capital to ensure that the organization has the resources needed for operations and growth.
  • Provide recommendations for optimizing cash flow and financing strategies.
  • Work with the Vice President of Finance to optimize cash management processes and maintain adequate liquidity.
• Process Improvement:
  • Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and efficiencies.
  • Help implement process improvements and automation initiatives when appropriate.
  • Ensure data integrity and proper controls within financial systems.
• Financial Systems Management:
  • Oversee the effective utilization and maintenance of accounting software and related financial systems (e.g., ERP, QuickBooks, SAP).
  • Support system upgrades, integrations, and troubleshooting to improve accounting operations.
  • Ensure data integrity and proper controls within financial systems.

Qualifications:

• • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
  • CPA designation preferred.
  • 7 + years of progressive accounting experience, including supervisory responsibilities
  • Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, internal controls, and tax compliance.
  • Experience working with multiple entities and complex accounting operations preferred.
  • Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
  • Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Key Competencies:

• • Financial Reporting
  • General Ledger Management
  • Internal Controls
  • Tax Compliance
  • Audit Coordination
  • Budgeting and Variance Analysis
  • Process Improvement
  • Accounting Systems Management
  • Problem Solving & Analytical Thinking

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds without assistance
• Reaching by extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction
• Finger dexterity required to manipulate objects with fingers rather than with whole hand(s) or arm(s), for example, using a keyboard Ability to see within normal parameters
• Ability to hear within normal range
• Prolonged periods of sitting
• Ability to communicate verbally and audibly

It is the policy of Tentac Enterprises to comply with all federal and state laws concerning the employment of individuals with disabilities and to act in accordance with regulations and guidance issued by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)

Tentac Enterprises provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Effective:  August 1, 2026