Marcfirst Looking for Accounting Manager (on-site) at Normal, IL Full Time

Marcfirst’s mission is to connect families and people with developmental disabilities to their community through a lifetime of meaningful supports. Marcfirst provides a continuum of services and supports for families, children and adults throughout their lifetime including residential, vocational development, employment, high school transition and therapeutic supports for children. Marcfirst envisions a community that encourages and accepts all people.

Marcfirst is seeking a full-time Accounting Manager to support the organization’s accounting and finance operations efficiently and with a high level of quality customer service. This is a new position within the organization due to growth and will be tasked with building robust accounting and financial reporting functions alongside the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer. In addition to a competitive compensation and benefits package, alongside generous paid time off benefits, you will find the work environment at Marcfirst to be friendly, respectful and supportive. Come see why we love what we do!

Primary responsibilities include:

• Monthly, quarterly, and year-end close
• Assist with a variety of daily accounting functions
• Manage and mentor staff (3-4 direct reports), including staff accountants and payroll/AP specialist
• Assist in developing, implementing, and maintaining accounting policies and procedures in accordance with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles), governmental and tax regulations
• Supervise and perform reconciliations of general ledger accounts for all assets, liabilities, revenues, and expenditures
• Assist with the completion of all regulatory and compliance audits

Key skills: GAAP, IFRS standards, month-end close, audits, staff supervision. Experience working in previous company size of $15-30 million.

Qualifications for this position include:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting; CPA preferred not required
• 4 to 6 years of related field experience, 1-3 years supervisory experience
• Non-profit and/or medical accounting experience preferred, but not required
• Solid understanding and knowledge of accounting principles, practices, standards, laws, and regulations
• Excellent computer skills, including a high degree of proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Microsoft Word, Outlook and advanced knowledge of Excel
• Excellent knowledge and experience with accounting software and databases
• Hands-on and collaborative management style
• Excellent critical thinking, problem-solving and communication skills
• Willingness to approach responsibilities with sense of ownership and pride in how performance impacts company’s success
• Ability to successfully pass required background checks and drug testing

Physical requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform essential functions of this job. Requests for reasonable accommodations will be reviewed to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, employee will typically work in an indoor office setting utilizing a computer and related technology on a frequent basis throughout the work hours. Employee is frequently expected to talk, hear, and possess clear close and distance vision. Frequently required to sit for prolonged periods of time, use hands, fingers to reach or feel. Walking short distances within the office setting will be required on a routine basis. The employee must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Here are some of the benefits we will offer you:

• Supportive and positive work environment
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Flexible schedule options
• Comprehensive benefit plans
• Paid time off including vacation, personal time, and holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer

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