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Accounting Manager

Uline · IL · Full time

Posted Sep 16, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about an accounting team you led. How did you improve its accuracy or speed?

What they are checking: Whether they have improved a team's results through leadership, not just their own work.

How do you coach supervisors so they grow as leaders, not just as accountants?

What they are checking: Whether they develop managers who can build their own strong teams.

Tell me about an ERP system enhancement you supported. What was your role?

What they are checking: Whether they can partner with IT on system changes that improve accounting processes.

How do you build a culture of accountability on an accounting team?

What they are checking: Whether they have a clear, practical approach to accountability, which the posting stresses.

What would you do

One of your supervisors' teams keeps missing close deadlines. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they diagnose the real cause and hold people accountable fairly.

Business leaders want a different accounting treatment that would make their results look better. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they keep their integrity and apply proper accounting under pressure.

About the work

Walk me through how you'd manage month-end close to make it faster without losing accuracy.

What they are checking: Whether they know practical ways to shorten close, like better scheduling, reconciliations and automation.

How do you decide whether an internal control is working, and what do you do if it isn't?

What they are checking: Whether they test and strengthen controls rather than just documenting them.

You'll oversee areas like cost accounting, leases, fixed assets and cash. Which of these have you managed, and where would you need to learn?

What they are checking: Whether their experience covers the areas listed and they are honest about gaps.

A large unexpected variance shows up in the results. How do you investigate it?

What they are checking: Whether they analyze variances systematically and explain them clearly to leadership.

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The full job description

As published by Uline.

Accounting Manager Corporate Headquarters 12575 Uline Drive, Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158 As Uline grows, we’re looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to lead key areas of Corporate Accounting and support our financial operations. You’ll lead and develop a high-performing team while strengthening accounting processes, internal controls and reporting. Work hands-on to drive accuracy, efficiency and meaningful improvements across our North American operations. Careers Packed with Potential. Backed by 45+ years of success, Uline offers opportunities to grow your career with stability you can count on. Position Responsibilities • Manage daily operations of Uline’s Corporate Accounting team, strengthening internal controls, improving processes and supporting ERP system enhancements. • Coach and develop Accounting Supervisors and their teams, building a culture of accountability, growth and high performance. • Oversee key Accounting areas such as financial and cost accounting, leases, fixed assets, cash and other operational accounting activities. • Manage month-end and year-end close processes and financial statement preparation, analyzing results and variances to deliver accurate, timely reporting. • Partner with leadership to resolve accounting issues and support business initiatives aligned with company goals. Minimum Requirements • Bachelor's degree in Accounting. • CPA designation with 5+ years of Accounting experience. • 3+ years of hands-on experience leading teams in a corporate environment. • Demonstrated ability to drive process improvements, automation or system enhancements. • Proficient in Microsoft Office; Oracle G/L or similar ERP systems a plus. Benefits • Complete health, dental and vision coverage and 401(k) with 6% match starting day one! • Multiple bonus programs. • Paid holidays and generous paid time off. • Tuition Assistance Program that covers professional continuing education. Employee Perks • On-site café and first-class fitness center with complimentary personal trainers. • Over four miles of beautifully maintained walking trails. About Uline Uline, a family-owned company, is North America’s leading distributor of shipping, industrial, and packaging materials with over 10,000 employees across 15 locations. Uline is a drug-free workplace . All new hires must complete a pre-employment hair follicle drug screening . All positions are on-site. EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled #LI-LH1 #CORP (#IN-PPFIN1) #ZR-HQFIN Our employees make the difference and we are committed to offering exceptional benefits and perks! Explore Uline.jobs to learn more!

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