Accounting Manager
Chicago Sun-Times · Chicago, IL (Hybrid workplace)
Posted about 3 months ago · $88,000 to $115,000
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 82 days Chicago Sun-Times's roles stay open a median of 71 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 89% of Chicago Sun-Times's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Chicago Sun-Times
- high 6 stale, 0 reposted of 9 open
- Hiring momentum
- 10 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-24
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Chicago Sun-Times's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Chicago Sun-Times.
About this role
The Accounting Manager at Chicago Public Media will oversee daily accounting operations, ensuring compliance with GAAP and managing the general ledger. This role involves leading month-end close cycles, supervising a small team, and preparing financial statements and reports for the organization. The position requires analytical skills to interpret financial data and communicate findings effectively across the organization.
- benefits
- 4/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Chicago Sun-Times as an employer.
What you need
- 10+ years of not-for-profit and/or public accounting experience with increasing levels of responsibility
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
- Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting
- Proficiency in Sage Intacct, Limelight, and MS Excel (advanced skills)
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Strong attention-to-detail and ability to assess accuracy and data integrity
Nice to have
- CPA or CPA candidate preferred
What you get
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Medical, dental, vision insurance
- Vacation and holidays
- Life insurance
- Disability coverage
- Retirement savings
Worth weighing
- No specific mention of remote work flexibility beyond hybrid
- Salary range provided but may vary based on multiple factors
- Focus on not-for-profit accounting may limit exposure to corporate accounting practices
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Listed by Chicago Sun-Times on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-24. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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