Part-Time Accountant

Job Description
seoClarity is an enterprise SaaS platform at the center of how leading brands win in AI search. We help organizations improve their AI visibility, drive customer acquisition, and make smarter marketing decisions at scale.


At seoClarity, we're all about bringing clarity to complex data... and that doesn't stop with our financials. We're looking for an On-Site, Part-Time Accountant (Chicago-Based) who enjoys keeping the numbers clean, the books organized, and making everything behind the scenes running as it should.


Reporting directly to the CFO, this is a hands-on, dynamic position for a passionate and motivated accounting professional looking to take on new challenges with a growing SaaS company. There are processes in place with plenty of opportunities to be proactive and creative in helping us establish new best practices.

Part-Time Accountant (Chicago-based) Perks & Benefits

• Hourly Pay Rate - $30.00 to $40.00 per hour, designed for a steady, part-time schedule with consistent hours each week. (24 hours per week)

• Snack & Beverage Fuel - a fully stocked kitchen with snacks, drinks, and grab-and-go options to keep energy high and focus sharp throughout the day.

• On-Site Schedule by Design - our team comes together in our Downtown Chicago office Tuesday through Thursday for high-impact collaboration.
• Paid Time Off

Part-Time Accountant (Chicago-based) Requirements

• 3+ years of hands-on accounting experience, ideally in a small to mid-sized business where you've had exposure to multiple areas of the accounting cycle
• Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
• Strong working knowledge of QuickBooks Online, including entering transactions, categorizing expenses, and maintaining accurate, up-to-date records
• Experience managing invoicing workflows, including creating invoices, tracking payments, and following up when needed to ensure timely collection
• Solid understanding of core accounting principles (debits/credits, reconciliations, financial accuracy) with the ability to apply them in day-to-day work
• High attention to detail with a natural ability to catch inconsistencies, missing information, or items that don't quite tie out

Part-Time Accountant (Chicago-based) Responsibilities

• Manage the full-cycle month-end close, including complex accruals, prepaid expenses, and deferred revenue entries (crucial for SaaS).
• Generate and distribute accurate Enterprise invoices. You will be responsible for reconciling contract terms in the CRM with billing in QuickBooks to ensure zero revenue leakage.
• Prepare and post all necessary G/L entries with supporting documentation, ensuring the trial balance is "CFO-ready" by the 5th business day of the month.
• Manage the full invoicing process from creation to distribution, ensuring all invoices are accurate, complete, and sent in a timely manner
• Track outstanding invoices and payments, helping to maintain consistent cash flow and visibility into what's been billed and collected
• Maintain and update financial records in QuickBooks Online, ensuring transactions are properly recorded, categorized, and easy to reference
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, assisting with processing, tracking, and general upkeep of financial activity
• Review financial data on an ongoing basis to spot inconsistencies, duplicate entries, or missing information before they become larger issues
• Prepare key financial reports including A/R aging, financial health metrics, etc.
• Assist with general bookkeeping tasks and provide support on ad-hoc accounting needs as they arise

Benefits

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion


At seoClarity, we embrace and celebrate our differences. We believe that diverse backgrounds, cultures, abilities, experiences, thoughts, and perspectives lead to more creative problem-solving, better outcomes and a stronger organization. seoClarity is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe all our colleagues share in this commitment to fostering an environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals. We seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented individuals from all social classes, who also share our beliefs.


At seoClarity, employment is based solely on an individual's merit and qualifications related to their professional competence. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee because of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, mental or physical disability, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related conditions, or any other basis protected by law or local ordinance.