AT514
Located in Libertyville, IL
Job Full Description
Part-Time Manager of Accounting – (Hybrid/Remote)
Our client in Libertyville is seeking a Part-Time Manager of Accounting to join their team, with a flexible 10–15 hours per week schedule. This role offers remote flexibility but requires local candidates for occasional office work and training. Reporting to the CFO, the ideal candidate will take ownership of key payroll, accounting, banking, and month-end reporting functions.
Position Overview: This role is perfect for an experienced accounting professional looking for autonomy, flexibility, and process ownership in a lean, collaborative finance team. The new hire will train under the outgoing manager for the first 1–2 months to ensure a smooth transition, as the current employee is retiring this summer.
Key Responsibilities:
Payroll Management
• Oversee the full bi-weekly payroll cycle, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time
• Process payroll via Paychex, including auditor commission calculations and payments
• Record payroll transactions in QuickBooks
• Coordinate health, vision, and dental insurance deductions, along with 401K withholdings • Validate quarterly and year-end payroll reports and W-2s
Banking & Payables:
• Process approved invoices and issue payments via check or ACH
• Maintain accurate financial records in QuickBooks
• Record cash receipts and reconcile bank accounts monthly
General Accounting & Reporting:
• Manage journal entries, account reconciliation, forecasting, audits, and compliance
• Record sales invoices and reconcile sales/accounts receivable
• Track prepaid expenses and perform monthly amortization
• Prepare month-end financial reports, including accrued liabilities and auditor advances
• Coordinate the month-end close process with the CFO
• Generate ad hoc financial reports and reconciliations as needed
Year-End & Compliance:
• Prepare tax schedules for external accountants to support annual tax filings
• Issue 1099s and validate W-2s from Paychex
• File annual LLC registrations and required government documents
Qualifications:
• 5+ years of accounting experience (seeking someone between a bookkeeper and CPA level—not a CPA)
• Strong general accounting background
• Proficiency in MS Office & QuickBooks Desktop (Excel, Great Plains a plus)
• Detail-oriented and self-motivated, with the ability to meet recurring deadlines
What's Offered:
Flexible remote work (10–15 hours/week) Competitive compensation Hiring Process
• Local candidates only (must be near Libertyville for occasional office work & initial training)
• Client is looking to hire ASAP
Libertyville, IL
2377
836 South Milwaukee Avenue
Libertyville, IL 60048
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