Top 885 Accounting manager Jobs in Des Plaines, Il

Controller - Tech Forward Full Cycle Accounting
Intelligent Lighting Creations —Arlington Heights, IL
- $100,000 - $125,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Microsoft Excel
- 5 years
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
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Controller
Confidential Company —Des Plaines, IL
- Full-time
- Spanish
- 7 years
- CPA
- Paid training
- Disability insurance
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Shared Services- Accounting Manager
Agility Retail Group —Chicago, IL
- $90,000 - $120,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Background check
- CPA
- ERP systems
- Travel reimbursement
- Disability insurance
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Senior Accountant / Accounting Manager (In-Office)
KidCo —Vernon Hills, IL
- $80,000 - $85,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- CPA
- Customer service
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Controller
SpiderRock —Chicago, IL
- $140,000 - $185,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- 6 years
- CPA
- Research
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
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Assistant Controller
Tecta America —Rosemont, IL
- From $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Word processing
- Bachelor of Science
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Assistant Controller
Prominence Hospitality Group —Des Plaines, IL
- From $75,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- CPA
- 5 years
- Finance
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Billing and Accounts Receivable Manager
Deloitte —Arlington Heights, IL
- $140,000 - $160,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Microsoft Excel
- 3 years
- Bachelor's degree
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Accounts Payable Manager
BradyPLUS —Glenview, IL
- $90,000 - $120,000 a year
- Full-time
- Office
- Finance
- Analysis skills
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Maintenance Controller
George J. Priester Aviation —Wheeling, IL
- $85,000 - $95,000 a year
- Rotating shift
- 3 years
- Bachelor's degree
- Experience equivalent to degree accepted
- Profit sharing
- Health savings account
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Corporate Controller
Plote Construction —Hoffman Estates, IL
- Management
- CPA
- 5 years
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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Multi-Entity Controller CFO Track $200,000 total comp
Bruiser's Auto —Chicago, IL
- $100,000 - $200,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Management
- CPA
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Financial Planning and Analysis Manager
Emery Jensen Distribution, LLC —Oak Brook, IL
- $118,000 - $128,000 a year
- Full-time
- 7 years
- Finance
- Business development
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
General Accountant / Accounting Mgr
Advance Refrigeration Co. —Bensenville, IL
- $50,000 - $60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Inventory management
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Manager, Internal Audit
Fortune Brands —Deerfield, IL
- $105,000 - $165,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Spanish
- Oracle
- CPA
- Health insurance
- Adoption assistance
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Senior Manager of Finance Intelligence and Automation
Physicians Revenue Group —Downers Grove, IL
- $95,000 - $125,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Management
- CPA
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Finance Accounting Manager
The Salvation Army Central Territory —Hoffman Estates, IL
- $97,705 - $122,131 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Hybrid work
- Background check
- Microsoft Excel
- CPA
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
Financial Controller
People One —Chicago, IL
- $180,000 - $200,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- CPA
- Computer literacy
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Bookkeeper/Office Manager
Millco Investments —Skokie, IL
- Up to $75,000 a year
- Full-time
- English
- Mid-level
- Office
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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Fund Accounting Manager - Real Estate
Alter Domus —Chicago, IL
- $110 an hour
- Hybrid work
- CPA
- Office
- Finance
- Employee assistance program

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Controller - Tech Forward Full Cycle Accounting

Intelligent Lighting Creations -
Arlington Heights, IL

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Job Details

Full-time
$100,000 - $125,000 a year

Benefits

Health insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
401(k) matching

Qualifications

Accounts receivable
Cost accounting analysis
Confidential information handling
Google Sheets
Microsoft Excel
Accounts payable
Small business experience
Bachelor's degree
Job order costing
GAAP
QuickBooks Online
QuickBooks
Payroll
Budgeting
Bank reconciliation

Full Job Description

Job Overview

The Controller is responsible for the entire accounting cycle at ILC — from daily bookkeeping to financial reporting. This position ensures accuracy in all financial records, provides leadership with meaningful data, and maintains compliance with tax and reporting standards. We are looking for someone that is tech forward and can implement new technologies to improve processes.

This is a hands-on, full-cycle role in a dynamic, entrepreneurial company — ideal for someone who enjoys both detail-oriented accounting work and accounting leadership.

Accounting Operations

Oversee and perform all bookkeeping functions: A/P, A/R, payroll, and bank reconciliations
Manage month-end and year-end closings
Maintain accurate general ledger and supporting schedules
Process journal entries and ensure proper documentation
Prepare and submit sales tax and other compliance filings

Financial Reporting

Produce timely, accurate monthly financial statements and cash flow reports
Provide management with insights on trends, margins, and variances
Assist with annual budgeting and forecasting
Support external tax preparation and financial reviews

Job Costing & Inventory

Maintain accurate job cost tracking and reporting
Monitor inventory levels, cost allocations, and work-in-progress
Collaborate with operations and sales to ensure financial accuracy

Process & Systems Management

Maintain and improve QuickBooks Online setup and related integrations
Develop and implement internal controls, procedures, and documentation
Identify process improvements for greater accuracy and efficiency

Payroll & HR Coordination

Oversee or process payroll and benefit-related accounting
Partner with Office Manager for onboarding/offboarding and HR administration
Ensure payroll taxes, 401(k), and benefits are recorded correctly

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
5–10 years of accounting experience, with full-cycle bookkeeping proficiency
Strong understanding of GAAP, job costing, and small business finance
Proficient in QuickBooks Online and Excel/Google Sheets
Tech Forward Accounting
Excellent organizational and communication skills
Comfortable managing multiple priorities independently
High degree of integrity, confidentiality, and ownership mindset

Preferred Traits

Hands-on, proactive, and reliable
Analytical thinker who enjoys problem-solving
Comfortable wearing multiple hats in a small business environment
Values accuracy, consistency, and process improvement

Excited to help build a strong financial foundation for a growing company

Pay: $100,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Health insurance
Paid time off

Application Question(s):

Give me one concrete example of how you personally redesigned an accounting workflow using automation, systems integration, or AI. Walk me through the old process, the new process, the tools involved, the controls you put in place, and the business impact.

Work Location: In person

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accounting manager jobs in des plaines, il

Controller - Tech Forward Full Cycle Accounting

Controller

Shared Services- Accounting Manager

Senior Accountant / Accounting Manager (In-Office)

Controller

Assistant Controller

Assistant Controller

Billing and Accounts Receivable Manager

Accounts Payable Manager

Maintenance Controller

Corporate Controller

Multi-Entity Controller CFO Track $200,000 total comp

Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

General Accountant / Accounting Mgr

Manager, Internal Audit

Senior Manager of Finance Intelligence and Automation

Finance Accounting Manager

Financial Controller

Bookkeeper/Office Manager

Fund Accounting Manager - Real Estate

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