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