Senior Staff Accountant

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Base pay range

$75,000.00/yr - $105,000.00/yr

We’re looking for a highly motivated and detail-oriented Senior Staff Accountant to join our growing finance team. In this role, you’ll help manage daily accounting operations, support the month-end close, and ensure timely, accurate financial reporting. You’ll take ownership of core areas like accounts payable, invoice processing, and expense management—while helping to build the infrastructure of a maturing finance department.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a direct impact, shape accounting processes from the ground up, and grow your career in a fast-moving tech environment.

What You’ll Do

Month-End Close & Accounting Operations

• Lead month-end close activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Maintain general ledger accuracy and ensure compliance with GAAP.
• Prepare and review account reconciliations for cash, prepaid expenses, accruals, and other balance sheet accounts.
• Support consolidation and intercompany activity across entities.
• Assist in preparing financial statements and supporting schedules.

Accounts Payable & Invoice Processing

• Manage the full AP cycle—vendor setup, invoice coding, processing, and approvals.
• Match invoices to receipts and purchase orders for accuracy and compliance.
• Maintain vendor records, ensure timely payments, and resolve discrepancies.
• Partner with internal teams to streamline AP and improve expense tracking.

Process Improvement & Systems

• Help build and document accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Identify and implement process improvements to accelerate close timelines.
• Support ERP and accounting system optimization projects.
• Collaborate with the Controller on systems, policies, and control implementations.

Audit & Compliance

• Prepare documentation for audits, tax filings, and compliance requirements.
• Ensure proper documentation and adherence to internal controls.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with FP&A and operations teams for accurate expense classification and analysis.
• Work with People and Operations teams on payroll, benefits, and reimbursements.
• Provide ad hoc analysis and reporting to support management decisions.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA or CPA track preferred).
• 3–6 years of relevant accounting experience (public accounting or startup experience a plus).
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and accrual-based accounting.
• Experience with accounts payable and invoice processing.
• Proficiency with accounting systems such as QuickBooks, NetSuite, or Intacct.
• Advanced Excel or Google Sheets skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and ability to meet deadlines.
• Process-oriented mindset and proactive approach to problem-solving.

Location: Chicago, IL