Office Manager Jobs in Illinois

An Office Manager in the Accounting industry is responsible for overseeing and coordinating office operations and procedures to ensure organizational effectiveness and efficiency. They are in charge of maintaining office systems, supervising staff, managing budgets, overseeing the upkeep of office facilities, and coordinating with management on staff requirements. They are also pivotal in the preparation of financial reports, invoices, memos, business letters, and other documents.

Since this role requires a keen eye for detail and excellent organizational skills, those aspiring to be an Office Manager in this industry often come from positions such as an Administrative Assistant, a Front Office Executive, or a Finance Assistant. Essential skills include proficiency in accounting software, strong interpersonal and communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to multitask. While a bachelor's degree in business administration or a related field is typically required, having certifications such as Certified Manager (CM) or Certified Office Manager (COM) could give applicants an edge over the competition.

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Senior Accounting Associate I

  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago

Principal Accountabilities Prepare and distribute monthly financial reports prepare monthly journal entries, financial statement preparation and bank reconciliations....

Technical Accounting & Admin, Portfolio Manager

  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago

The Portfolio Manager Operations oversees the administration of insurance and/or reinsurance accounts and contracts, from establishing and maintaining contractual data, processing the insurance...

Accounting Associate 1

  • Rock Island, IL
  • 10 days ago
  • Rock Island, IL
  • 10 days ago

at IMEG Consultants Corp. in Rock Island, Illinois, United States Job Description Are you Ready to Engineer Your Career? At IMEG Corp., one of the largest design consulting firms in the U.S., we...

Investment Accounting Associate Manager

  • Chicago, IL
  • 11 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 11 days ago

Job Description The Investment Accounting Manager is responsible for the accounting and reporting of a large global insurance company's invested assets. These assets total over $330 billion and...

Senior Associate, Accounting Advisory Services - Bilingual

  • Chicago, IL
  • 12 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 12 days ago

The KPMG Advisory practice is currently our fastest growing practice. We are seeing tremendous client demand, and looking forward we dont anticipate that slowing down. In this ever-changing market...

Real Assets Accounting, Associate

  • Chicago, IL
  • 14 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 14 days ago

Review journal entries for consolidating entities related to purchases, sales and monthly operations, reconcile monthly bank accounts and corresponding journal entries....

Accounting Associate

  • Chicago, IL
  • 16 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 16 days ago

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way. Our people at JLL and JLL Technologies are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology...

Senior Associate Accounting Advisory/Private Accounting Solutions

  • Chicago, IL
  • 20 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 20 days ago

The Firm Unlock the Boundless Horizons of Tax, Valuation, and Business Expertise with Andersen! At Andersen, we don't just offer a career; we provide a thrilling expedition into the world of Tax,...

Senior Accounting Associate

  • Schaumburg, IL
  • 29 days ago
  • Schaumburg, IL
  • 29 days ago

Work with a nationally ranked CPA and advisory firm that is passionate for what's next. Aprio has 22 U.S. office locations, one in the Philippines and more than 2,100 team members that speak 60+...

The Portfolio Manager Operations oversees the administration of insurance and/or reinsurance accounts and contracts, from establishing and maintaining contractual data, processing the insurance...

Senior Accounting Associate I

  • Westmont, IL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Westmont, IL
  • 30+ days ago

Prepare and distribute monthly/quarterly financial reports - prepare monthly/quarterly journal entries, financial statement preparation and bank reconciliations within stated controls and client reporting...

AP/AR Accounting Associate

  • Springfield, IL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Springfield, IL
  • 30+ days ago

Perform ad hoc reconciliation, accruals, journal entries, account evaluation, and reporting. Forecast and prepare budgets and take part in audit procedures....

Project Accounting Administrator

  • Oakbrook Terrace, IL
  • 60+ days ago
  • Oakbrook Terrace, IL
  • 60+ days ago

The Project Accountant Administrator plays a key role in the everyday accounting operations by assisting the Project Accounting team. The Project Accountant admin will be responsible for the...

Senior Accounting Associate II

  • Westmont, IL
  • 60+ days ago
  • Westmont, IL
  • 60+ days ago

Prepare and distribute monthly/quarterly financial reports prepare monthly/quarterly journal entries, financial statement preparation and bank reconciliations within stated controls and client reporting...

Client Accounting Services Manager - QBO Specialist

  • Chicago, IL
  • 90+ days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 90+ days ago

You will also work with clients to perform accounting and advisory services, including bank and general ledger reconciliations, journal entries, compile financial statements, create/maintain financial...

Demographic Data for Illinois

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Salary for Office Manager Jobs in Illinois

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireAccounting research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Office Manager positions.



Highest Education Level

Office Managers in Illinois offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
44.6%
Master's Degree
20.2%
Associate's Degree
13.4%
High School or GED
11.7%
Vocational Degree or Certification
6.7%
Some College
2.3%
Doctorate Degree
0.9%
Some High School
0.3%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Office Managers in Illinois
2-4 years
31.2%
1-2 years
26.8%
4-6 years
21.7%
6-8 years
6.9%
8-10 years
5.0%
Less than 1 year
4.2%
None
3.2%
10+ years
0.9%


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