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Cross Street Group lists this Accounting Manager, Revenue and Billing opportunity in chicago, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Description
Title: Accounting Manager, Revenue and Billing
Reports to: Financial Controller
Direct reports (3): Senior Accountant (offshore), Bookkeeper (offshore), Collections Manager
Location: Chicago, IL Hybrid
Position Summary
The Accounting Manager, Revenue & Billing, leads a small, distributed team responsible for multi-entity billing, invoicing, cash reconciliation, and revenue/commission close processes. This role owns billing decisions tied to contract terms, overseeing the full invoice lifecycle, and partners closely with the AP Manager and broader finance team on cash reporting, month-end close, and budgeting. Success in this role requires strong leadership across onshore and offshore staff, sound judgment on contract-driven billing questions, and the ability to keep a high-variability workload organized and on schedule.
Key Responsibilities
Team Leadership
Manage, coach, and hold accountable a team of three direct reports: a Senior Accountant (offshore), a Bookkeeper (offshore), and a Collections Manager (onsite).
Train and onboard new team members.
Maintain SOPs for billing, invoicing, and collections; identify opportunities to automate or streamline processes.
Billing & Contract Compliance
Own billing decisions based on contractual terms, coordinating with the Senior Accountant on setup during client onboarding and on changes to existing contracts.
Oversee billing for offboarding clients, including coordinating team efforts to calculate and bill prorated fees.
Oversee commission and fee calculation.
AR Management & Write-Off Authority
Review AR aging, approve credit memos and bad-debt write-offs, and set escalation thresholds for the Collections Specialist.
Invoicing Oversight
Ensure all invoices are distributed correctly, right method, right recipient, by directing and coordinating the team's efforts across a high-variability client environment.
Cash & Reporting
Perform bank-to-book cash review and produce weekly cash reporting in collaboration with the AP Manager.
Month-End Close & Budgeting
Coordinate month-end close activities and reporting related to revenue and commission items.
Assist with the budget process for revenue and commission line items.
Workflow Management
Monitor shared department inboxes, assign responsibility for incoming items, and follow up to ensure timely completion.
Systems Used
QuickBooks Online
Ramp
Google Workspace
MS Office
Required Experience & Skills
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent experience
5+ years of progressive accounting experience
2 years directly managing or supervising staff
Demonstrated experience managing remote or offshore team members
Experience with contract-based billing, including handling contract changes and client offboarding/proration
Hands-on month-end close experience, ideally with exposure to revenue and commission accounting
Experience with bank reconciliation and cash reporting
Proficiency with QuickBooks Online; advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, reconciliation workbooks)
Strong organizational and prioritization skills; comfortable managing shifting priorities and a high-variability workload
Clear, proactive communicator able to collaborate cross-functionally (e.g., with an AP Manager)
Preferred
Knowledge of multifamily real estate concepts & operations
Prior experience overseeing or working closely with a Collections function
Familiarity with commission plan structures and calculations
Experience in a professional services, subscription, or contract-driven revenue environment
What We Offer
Compensation: $120,000-$130,000 annually
Comprehensive benefits package including Medical (BCBS), Dental and Vision Insurance
Eligibility for participation in a 401(k) plan
Paid time off including vacation and sick days
15 Company paid Holidays and your Birthday off
A collaborative and entrepreneurial culture committed to innovation and career growth.
Cross Street is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to any characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request by contacting
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Worksite address
chicago, IL, 60290, US
Who can apply
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