Accounting and Administrative Manager

Accounting and Administrative Manager

Location: Lisle, Illinois (on-site)

Employment Type: Full-time, 32 hours/week

Schedule: Monday - Thursday

Salary Range: $70,000 – $85,000 annually

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Accounting and Administrative Manager to manage daily accounting functions and support office operations. This position is primarily focused on accounting, including full charge bookkeeping, accounts payable and receivable, account reconciliations, and in-house payroll for employees in multiple states.

The ideal candidate is organized, detail oriented, and comfortable managing a variety of responsibilities in a small business environment. This role requires consistent follow-through, sound judgment, and discretion when handling confidential financial and employee information.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage daily accounting activities, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoicing, payment processing, deposits, and collections.
• Maintain the general ledger, prepare journal entries, and reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, and other balance sheet accounts.
• Complete monthly closing activities, prepare financial reports, and coordinate year-end accounting with the outside accountant.
• Process in-house multistate payroll, including reviewing time records, maintaining deductions and leave balances, and completing related payments and reporting.
• Prepare routine payroll and sales tax filings.
• Maintain job costing records and supporting financial documentation.
• Coordinate employee onboarding and offboarding, maintain personnel records, and assist with benefits administration.
• Manage general office needs, including supplies, correspondence, purchasing documentation, and recordkeeping.
• Respond to accounting and administrative inquiries from employees, customers, vendors, and outside service providers, and provide occasional support with general customer questions and requests.
• Assist with other related accounting and administrative responsibilities as business needs change.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in full charge bookkeeping or a similar role with responsibility for daily accounting functions.
• Strong understanding of general accounting, accounts payable and receivable, payroll, and account reconciliations.
• Experience processing in-house payroll; multistate payroll experience preferred. California payroll experience is a plus but is not required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office and accounting software; Sage experience preferred.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, with attention to accuracy and deadlines.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize responsibilities, and communicate effectively.
• Demonstrate discretion with confidential information and consistent follow-through on commitments.
• Experience supporting office operations, employee records, or benefits administration preferred.

Work Environment and Reasonable Accommodation

Work is primarily performed in an office setting and involves using accounting software and office equipment, reviewing financial information, maintaining electronic and paper records, and communicating with others.

The essential functions of this position may be performed with or without reasonable accommodation. The company provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities in accordance with applicable law.

To request an accommodation during the application or hiring process, contact: Steven Sarovich.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Sardee Industries, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on job-related qualifications and business needs without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Benefits: We offer a benefits package that includes medical insurance, life, AD&D and LTD insurance, a dental reimbursement plan, an FSA/Cafeteria plan, and a 401(k) retirement plan.