Accounting Manager
Right At School - Evanston, IL
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Right At SchoolWe are seeking an Expense Accounting Manager to lead the company’s expense cycle, ensuring the integrity and accuracy of all expense accounts. The successful candidate is a self-starter, passionate about executing their work with a high degree of attention to detail, with proven experience in problem-solving.You will work cross-functionally, collaborating with multiple teams to support the Accounts Payable and Financial Close process. This role will include both hands-on work while also overseeing a direct report.To be successful in this role, you will need to demonstrate a deep sense of resourcefulness, attention to detail, and a solution-based mindset all while flexing your skills in Excel and delivering accurate, efficient and complete results.You will report directly to the VP Controller.The compensation range for this role will be between $70,000.00-$90,000.00 per year.What You’ll Do and Achieve:● Expense Management: Oversee the full Accounts Payable lifecycle, including vendor relations, processing, and payment runs.● Cost and Accrual Ownership: Manage all expense-related general ledger accounts, specifically focusing on Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) and all Selling, General, and Administrative (SG&A) expenses. This includes preparing and reviewing complex accruals for self funded employee benefits and revenue sharing calculations.● Compliance and Reporting: Ensure timely and accurate 1099 filings.● Provide direct support for external audit requests and assist with gathering documentation for tax return preparation.● Ensure proper capitalization, amortization, and depreciation schedules.● Internal Control: Maintain and enforce strong internal controls over all disbursement and expense reporting processes.● Other projects and tasks as assignedWhat We’d Like You to Have:● Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of Accounting experience, CPA required● A resourceful self-starter mindset with a proven record of taking initiative and ownership over processes● Strong attention to detail while managing multiple projects/tasks● Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative and highly communication-driven team environment● Ability to apply problem-solving skills independently and complete effective research as needed● Proven track record of accurate and on-time delivery of responsibilities with exceptional time-management skills● A passion for process improvement and the ability to build scalable processes● Proficiency in Excel and Google Workspace● NetSuite experience is preferred● Ramp experience is preferred● Strong ability to effectively communicateBenefits Offered with Right At School: Health & Wellness: Medical/Virtual Care, Dental and Vision Insurance Plans Pet Health: Pet discount programs and pet insurance Physical Wellness: Supplemental Insurance (e.g. Short & Long Term Disability) Financial Wellness: 401(k) with Company match & free financial coaching Protection & Support: Legal service, identity theft, and Transit/parking savings plans, Employee Assistance Program Childcare: Free or discounted enrollment in our before/after school programs is offered to Right At School team members within participating facilities Additional Perks: Free NAA Professional Membership, TicketsAtWork Perks Program, and Cell phone discounts*All benefits and perks available, have their own eligibility criteria that must be met.Right At School is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.
Created: 2025-12-01