Accounting Systems Manager Jobs in Waterloo, IL (NOW HIRING)

For more than 20 years, 1st Choice Delivery has provided technology-enabled final-mile and customized delivery solutions across the United States. Serving customers in the healthcare, retail, eCommerce, and wholesale distribution industries, the company offers scheduled and routed delivery, on-demand, expedited, less-than-truckload, and full-truckload services. Through its broad operating network, flexible delivery model, and proprietary technology that provides real-time shipment visibility, 1st Choice Delivery helps businesses move time-sensitive products reliably, efficiently, and with a strong focus on service.

The ideal candidate will embody our company's Non-Negotiables:

• Walk in Humble Confidence - We are experts at what we do, but we never assume we know everything
• Be Open, Honest and Respectful - We say what has to be said in a tactful, courteous way
• Be Fearless - We never fail, we only learn
• We are One Team - We achieve more together by collaboration and consensus
• Delivery on Commitments - We do what we say we will do
• We have a Passion to Serve - We are dedicated, hardworking individuals who provide exceptional service to our customers and to each other
• We put Safety First - We prioritize the safety of our team members and customers above all else in our business
• We Strive for Operational Excellence - We are dedicated to a culture of continuous improvements, driving quality and productivity

Position Summary:

The Accounting Manager is responsible for the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial reporting for 1st Choice Delivery. This position oversees daily accounting operations, manages the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes, and provides leadership and development to the accounting team.

Working closely with Corporate Accounting, FP&A, Operations, Treasury, and executive leadership, this role helps maintain U.S. GAAP compliance, strengthen internal controls, and support financial and operational decision-making. Responsibilities also include contributing to budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and acquisitions.

In addition, the position plays a key role in 1st Choice Delivery's transition from QuickBooks to NetSuite and drives ongoing improvements to accounting systems, reporting, and workflows.

Essential Duties and Key Deliverables:

• Lead daily accounting operations for 1st Choice Delivery, ensuring accurate records and compliance with Company policies and U.S. GAAP
• Manage the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close process and deliver timely, accurate, and complete financial reporting
• Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting staff supporting billing, accounts receivable, collections, accounts payable, and general accounting
• Support 1st Choice Delivery's conversion from QuickBooks to NetSuite, including design, testing, implementation, reporting, and troubleshooting
• Review general ledger activity, account reconciliations, internal controls, accounting policies, standard operating procedures, and reporting workflows
• Analyze financial statements and variances; partner across departments on budgeting, forecasting, and operational decision-making
• Monitor accounts receivable, collections, cash flow, treasury activities, and working capital; take appropriate action on past-due balances
• Coordinate audit and tax preparation support and integrate financial reporting for newly acquired companies

Required Experience and Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
• Minimum of eight years of progressive accounting or finance experience
• Minimum of three years of supervisory or management experience in an accounting or finance environment
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and demonstrated experience leading financial close and reporting processes
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel and the ability to analyze financial data and present findings clearly
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to provide practical, actionable recommendations
• Demonstrated leadership, coaching, and team development skills
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with a collaborative customer-service mindset
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the accuracy, discretion, and ability to prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines

Preferred Experience:

• NetSuite experience
• Experience with ERP implementations, accounting system conversions, or process improvement initiatives
• CPA designation, active or inactive
• Master's degree in accounting or an MBA

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position supervises accounting staff responsible for billing, accounts receivable, collections, accounts payable, and general accounting functions.

Position Type:

This is a full-time position; hours are typically Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., averaging 40-45 hours per week. Additional hours may be required during close, audits, system implementations, or as workload requires.

Travel:

This position may require occasional travel.

Work Environment:

This job operates in a professional office environment. The role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, copiers, phones, and other job-related tools or systems. The team member may be required to sit for extended periods of time while working at a computer and communicating with internal and external business partners.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that a team member must meet to successfully perform the key deliverables of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the team member may be required to listen, communicate verbally and in writing, sit, stand, walk, bend, reach, use a computer or other job-related tools, and lift up to 15 pounds at a time. Physical requirements may vary based on role, location, and business needs.

Other Duties:

This job description is not designed to cover a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the team member for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may vary by location based on business needs and may change at any time with or without notice.

EEO Statement:

1st Choice Delivery provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all team members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, 1st Choice Delivery complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. 1st Choice Delivery expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

Improper interference with the ability of 1st Choice Delivery team members to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.