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Verified Pay $55000 - $70000 per year
Hours Full-time
Location Chicago, Illinois

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Job Description
KO Business Solutions is proud to be working with a growing accounting and financial consulting firm based out of Chicago who is currently seeking a Manager of Accounting Services to join their team. Our client provides a variety of accounting and financial services, helping their clients make better financial decisions to grow their businesses. In short, they don’t just crunch numbers- they empower businesses to grow. If you have experience organizing clients' books and helping them set up smarter accounting and reporting processes, this may be a great fit for you!

Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid Flexibility)

Salary: $90,000-$110,000

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm

Job Type: Full-time, Direct Hire


Description


The Manager of Accounting Services is the financial backbone of their clients, responsible for managing deliverables and ensuring that accounting needs are met seamlessly and efficiently. This individual will manage client accounts and project work, reporting, and execution of SOW’s. They will also oversee staffing & training, as well as coach, mentor and guide accounting staff in their responsibilities.


This is an “all hands-on deck” environment - completing technical accounting tasks will be required to ensure deadlines and client satisfaction. The Manager of Accounting Service's responsibilities are approximately 30% managerial and 70% client accounting deliverables. Here are a few of those responsibilities:

  • Provide bookkeeping and accounts payable services for assigned clients
  • Lead and execute on QuickBooks clean-up projects
  • Review reports and financial data for accuracy
  • Leading client onboarding & project management
  • Manage multiple client relationships while providing top-tier financial services
  • Manage a small, offshore accounting team
  • Oversee bookkeeping, AP/AR, invoicing, budgeting, sales tax, and more
  • Collaborate with clients, CPAs, and business owners
  • Meet with staff and the owner to manage ongoing deadlines as they relate to monthly closing process and project updates
  • Oversee 1099 process, reports reviews and Y/E closing J/Es


Required Skills/Abilities:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance
  • 10+ years of bookkeeping/accounting experience
  • Expertise in QuickBooks Online (8+ years) and related cloud-accounting technologies
  • 2-5 years of related experience managing staff & multiple client deliverables concurrently
  • Ability to follow proven systems and processes
  • Strong accounting experience with background in financial report review and month-end closing
  • Mastery in collaboration, communication, project management and complex problem-solving skills
  • Experience functioning as a company finance or accounting team leader or manager


Benefits:
  • Opportunities for career advancement
  • Comprehensive health insurance
  • Company paid holidays and vacation time.
  • Retirement benefits
  • Performance Based Compensation Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer


KO Business Solutions is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws

Pay rate: $90,000-$110,000
Location: Chicago, IL
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Posting ID: 1159843797 Posted: 2025-09-15 Job Title: Manager Accounting Services