Operational Accounting Manager - Schaumburg, IL - Hybrid

OPERATIONAL ACCOUNTING MANAGER

SCHAUMBURG, IL – FLEXIBLE HYBRID SCHEDULE

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The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) team provides education, resources, and advocacy to help our members improve the experience and safety of patients in their care. You can be a part of this important work—join more than 160 change‑makers, collaborators, and advocates as we continually work towards excellence.

We live our core values of collaboration, dedication, commitment, and improvement every day. And we know that diversity in the way we look, think, learn, and live makes everything ASA does better. Our policies, culture, and people strengthen this commitment every day. As a result, ASA has been named one of the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in Chicago and the Nation for the past nine years.

ASA offers flexible hybrid work arrangements, a "dress for your day" mindset, generous time off, plus professional development and educational benefits, so you can write your own story. What's more because ASA is a professional association—not a corporation—we value performance over profits.

Be part of a collaborative, caring community.

The Operational Accounting Manager is responsible for managing the accounts payable (A/P), cash receipts and accounts receivable (A/R), and payroll functions of the Accounting Department for the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) and Foundations. Management scope includes people, process, and related technology. Responsibilities include providing leadership and direction to the individual(s) within the work team.

• Oversee the A/P functions of ASA and Foundations, ensuring all A/P is processed timely, per GAAP requirements, and that A/P information is transmitted to the bank timely.
• Oversee invoicing and cash application for ASA and the Foundations, ensuring all activity follows GAAP and A/R aging balances are within acceptable levels.
• Provide oversight of payroll for ASA and Foundations, acting as liaison for pension plan audits as needed.
• Manage work team and resources, including workload and prioritization, building a high‑performing staff that demonstrates strong commitment.
• Implement and maintain appropriate internal controls over A/P, A/R and Payment Processing, and Payroll, acting as SME in process and procedure guidelines in concert with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Actively participate in the ASA month‑end close process, ensuring payment receipts, AP payments, and AMEX expenses are processed timely and accurately.
• Oversee daily commercial banking activities to ensure ASA and Foundations receive banking services to enhance operations and manage cash flows.
• Oversee the ASA Corporate Card account program and out‑of‑pocket expense reimbursement program, monitoring cardholder compliance with ASA established policies.
• Complete annual applications for all business and event insurance policy renewals, acting as liaison with insurance broker.
• Participate in the annual audit and tax return preparation process, providing auditors with assigned account reconciliations and PBC items.
• Lead and participate in various projects as assigned to meet departmental goals.
• Align work with ASA core values:
  Dedication, Collaboration, Commitment to Excellence, Continuous Improvement.

As part of the health care community, we offer a full slate of health, financial, and wellness benefits to support personal and family needs, including quality medical, dental, and vision insurance at a reasonable cost, 401K match, a free fitness center, breast milk shipping, CALM subscription, volunteer committees, employee resource groups, and much more. More detailed benefits information can be found at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

This position is an exempt/salaried position. The target hiring pay range for this position is: $80,000 to $100,000 annually. This position is not eligible for a yearly bonus/incentive.

ASA is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Individuals with Disabilities, and Veterans that values the strength diversity brings to…