Accountant

The Accountant plays a foundational role in that mission, delivering the accurate, timely financial data that enables OpenGov to grow and serve the public sector with integrity Reporting to the Accounting Manager and based four days per week in our Chicago office, this role executes key GL accounting activities across monthly, quarterly, and annual close cycles while partnering with FP&A and operations to keep our financial reporting sharp and reliable Execute general ledger accounting for assigned areas — including accruals, fixed assets, leases, prepaids, and intangibles — by recording journal entries, preparing reconciliations, and supporting variance analyses Contribute to monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities by completing assigned deliverables on time and within established procedures Partner with FP&A and cross-functional teams to gather information, resolve discrepancies, and support accurate and timely financial reporting Assist with external audit preparation by compiling supporting documentation and responding to auditor requests within assigned areas Support the maintenance of accounting policies and procedures, and surface ideas for workflow improvements within your area of ownership Research accounting guidance on assigned topics and prepare supporting documentation for manager review Benefits Work from anywhere Unlimited vacation Mission-driven colleagues World-class healthcare Professional development 1+ years of accounting experience in a public accounting or industry setting Clear written and verbal communication skills; comfortable working cross-functionally with finance and non-finance stakeholders Foundational knowledge of US GAAP, financial statements, and core accounting principles Comfortable using AI-native tools to accelerate accounting workflows, improve efficiency, and support data analysis Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent work experience Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks within a close cycle Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and related products Familiarity with government technology or the public sector Background in a SaaS, technology, or high-growth company environment CPA candidate status or active pursuit of CPA certification Exposure to accruals, fixed assets, prepaids, or lease accounting Experience with NetSuite or a similar cloud-based ERP system #J-18808-Ljbffr OpenGov