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Accounting Manager

Snap-on

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Libertyville, IL · Posted November 9, 2026

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About the job

Overview

This position is responsible for leading the Accounting team’s day-to-day operations, with an emphasis on process documentation, staff development, training, and continuous operational improvement.

Responsibilities

Review and approve journal entries, reconciliations, and RCP matrices, and prepare such items as needed, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with company policies.

Lead and oversee all day-to-day Accounting operations, with primary responsibility for reconciliations and timely, accurate month-end close activities across all geographies

Drive continuous improvement initiatives and maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of related accounting processes.

Provide accounting support across geographies as needed during new hire onboarding, staffing vacancies, employee absences, or other unforeseen circumstances to ensure continuity of operations.

Analyze month-end financial results and communicate key actual to forecast variance drivers and business insights.

Work independently with minimal guidance on ad hoc special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance

Minimum 3-5+ years’ experience in Financial Reporting/Accounting

CPA or progressing toward CPA certification

Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office, specifically Microsoft Excel

Ability to plan and prioritize workload and work extended hours when required to meet deadlines

Strong written, verbal and listening skills

Prefer Hyperion, InfoLease, LN experience

Works with minimum supervision

Key Competencies:

Strong interpersonal skills

Technical Accounting and Analysis Skills

Strong decision-making skills

Effective planning and organizational skills

Key Characteristics:

Organized

Proactive/Forward Thinker

Self-Motivated

Goal and Results Oriented

Effort: Normal work hours; some overtime required

Working Environment: Normal office environment

Snap-on is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran