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Technical Accounting Manager

Alliance Laundry System
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 3/19/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/25/2027

Overview

Alliance Laundry Systems is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Technical Accounting Manager to join our corporate accounting team. This role is responsible for leading the research, interpretation, and implementation of complex accounting standards to ensure our financial reporting complies with U.S. GAAP. The Technical Accounting Manager will serve as a subject matter expert, advising on the accounting implications of significant business transactions and ensuring consistency across the organization. This position reports directly to the Assistant Controller. 

Responsibilities

  • Research, evaluate, and prepare technical accounting memos on a variety of topics, including business combinations, equity instruments, segment reporting, revenue recognition, and other technical areas as applicable.  
  • Lead the quarterly and annual goodwill and intangible asset impairment analysis, documenting findings in comprehensive memos. 
  • Oversee the implementation of new accounting pronouncements, articulating financial statement impacts and communicating changes across the organization. 
  • Support the company's internal control framework by developing and maintaining process narratives, flow charts, and other required documentation. 
  • Review complex, non-standard journal entries and significant contracts, including purchase agreements, leases, and distributor agreements, to identify and advise on accounting implications. 
  • Assist with the preparation and review of quarterly and annual reporting  
  • Document accounting policies or update existing policies for key business areas and assist with the development and presentation of internal training materials for functional teams within the company.  

Qualifications

Education 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; CPA certification is strongly preferred. 
  • 6–8 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably with a mix of public accounting and industry experience. 

 

 

Skills and Abilities: 

  • Strong technical knowledge of U.S. GAAP and experience with accounting research tools.  
  • Exposure to SEC Reporting is preferred. 
  • Demonstrated experience in technical memo writing is essential. 
  • Excellent critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills with acute attention to detail. 
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively articulate complex accounting concepts to stakeholders at all levels. 
  • Highly organized and adept at managing multiple priorities and projects simultaneously in a dynamic environment. 

 

Travel: 

Occasional travel; 10% 

 Standard and Physical Requirements: 

Position involves sitting long periods, standing, manual dexterity, stooping, bending and minimal lifting. 

 

 

 

Alliance Team Members Demonstrate DRIVE:    

  

  • Dedicated: Follows through on commitments. Strong say/do.   
  • Respectful: Acts with integrity and values diverse perspective.    
  • Innovative: Always looking for a better way; leads change.   
  • Versatile: Adapts quickly to changing circumstances. Demonstrates agility.   
  • Engaged: Acts like an owner. Wants to create and grow a business which is tightly aligned with market needs.   

  

 

EEO

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

ID

2025-10844

Pos. Type

Full-Time

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