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Office Manager

Rockford, IL 61109

Posted: 02/06/2026 Employment Type: Permanent Industry: Human Resources Job Number: S 8692419 Pay Rate: $85000 / year

Job Description

                                                                                                            Office Manager
 
Our client is currently hiring an experienced Office Manager.  This is a direct hire opportunity!  This is your chance to join an established wholesaler that is part of a large national network, working in their local facility.  The Office Manager serves as the primary operational leader and acts as the “right hand” to ownership.  This role oversees office staff and processes and provides light supervisory and HR-related duties.  70% of the job will involve accounting and business/administration duties and 30% will involve human resources-related duties.  
 
Hours: 8am to 5pm, M-F; there may be some flexibility with the hours
Pay: $35-$45/hour DOE
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision (company pays full premium for single coverage, spouse/children); 401(k) with company match; Life Insurance; Long-Term Disability; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); Employee discount programs (cell phones, concert tickets, sporting events, etc.); Paid vacation; PTO.
 
Office Manager Responsibilities:
  • Oversee office staff including A/P, A/R, and administrative functions
  • Maintain knowledge of daily office operations and workflows
  • Approve time-off requests and support team coordination
  • Serve as an on-site operational point of contact
  • Working knowledge of A/P, A/R, and general accounting principles (GAAP)
  • Oversee invoice coding and run checks
  • Coordinate with accounting resources; no hands-on bookkeeping required
  • Support hiring processes
  • Participate in coaching, counseling, and performance reviews
  • Maintain accurate documentation
  • May assist with oversight of warehouse operations
  • Oversee the warranty process (not performing all warranty work personally)
 
Office Manager Requirements:
  • Previous experience in a small business environment
  • Experience wearing multiple hats and supporting cross-functional teams
  • Wholesale or distribution experience strongly preferred 
  • Ideal but not required - 2 years in office management, floor management, or similar in a wholesale environment
  • Strong people skills with maturity and comfort working alongside long-tenured employees
  • Understand how accounting functions within a small corporation
  • Ability to understand the relationship between accounting processes and operational decisions
 
Education & Technical Requirements:
  • High School Diploma, GED, or requisite experience required
  • No degree required (degrees welcomed but not necessary)
  • Strong preference for Office Manager experience.
  • Windows-based systems
  • Industry-specific software used; considered user-friendly and trainable
 
This is a true Office Manager position, not a Bookkeeper, Accountant or HR Manager role.  This is your opportunity to join a collaborative staff that operate closely together.  Apply here or contact Courtney or Denessa at 815-229-7810.


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