Senior Accountant

Purchasing Platform•Chicago, IL

3d•$85,000 - $105,000

About The Position

Purchasing Platform is seeking a Senior Accountant to manage day-to-day accounting operations, lead the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions, and strengthen the processes and controls that support the company’s growth. This hands-on accounting leadership role combines technical accounting work, direct team management, and operational improvement. The Senior Accountant is responsible for executing key accounting activities, ensuring accurate and timely financial transactions, developing the accounting team, and identifying opportunities to streamline and automate processes. The Senior Accountant works closely with the Controller and cross-functional partners to improve accounting workflows, strengthen financial controls, and build scalable processes. The role reports to the Controller and supports the Finance function’s operational capabilities as Purchasing Platform grows. Responsibilities include preparing journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules; accounting for rebate revenue and expenses; supporting financial reporting and audits; and overseeing AP and AR operations. The role also leads and develops AP and AR staff, drives process improvements and automation, documents accounting procedures and controls, and collaborates with Finance, Technology, and other departments. Success is measured by the accuracy and timeliness of financial close, reconciliation completion, AP and AR performance, automation gains, control adherence, team development, and cross-functional responsiveness.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
At least 5 years of progressive accounting experience, including substantial hands-on responsibility for general ledger accounting, financial close, and balance sheet reconciliations.
Experience directly supervising, coaching, and developing accounting staff.
Strong understanding of GAAP, accrual accounting, financial reporting, and internal controls.
Experience managing AP and AR operations, including vendor payments, customer invoicing, collections, and account reconciliations.
Demonstrated ability to identify and implement accounting process improvements, workflow automation, and operational efficiencies.
Experience with ERP or accounting systems.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Ability to balance hands-on accounting responsibilities with team leadership, competing priorities, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Nice To Haves

CPA certification.
Experience supervising staff in Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions.
Experience with accounting system integrations or automation tools.
Experience in B2B eCommerce, marketplace, technology, or other transaction-intensive business environments.

Responsibilities

Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual adjusting and accrual journal entries, bank reconciliations, and supporting schedules, including prepaid expenses and amortization.
Analyze, calculate, and record rebate revenue and rebate share expenses with appropriate accounting treatment.
Perform and review balance sheet reconciliations for accounts payable, accounts receivable, customer deposits, sales tax liabilities, accrued expenses, and credit card transactions.
Support the Controller in timely and accurate financial reporting and adherence to accounting policies and internal controls.
Coordinate financial documentation and information requests from external auditors, tax advisors, and CPAs.
Collaborate with internal departments and external partners to ensure transactions are accurately recorded, reconciled, and reported.
Directly manage, coach, and develop Accounts Payable staff, setting expectations, performance standards, and accountability.
Oversee AP invoice processing, vendor payments, approvals, and compliance with internal controls.
Guide resolution of vendor inquiries, payment discrepancies, and collection requests; support proactive vendor communication and relationships.
Identify and implement opportunities to automate AP workflows and improve efficiency and accuracy.
Directly manage and develop Accounts Receivable staff, setting expectations, performance metrics, and accountability across invoicing, collections, and reconciliations.
Oversee end-to-end AR processes, including accurate invoicing, timely collections, payment application, and reconciliation of outstanding balances.
Monitor AR performance, identify collection risks and process gaps, and work with stakeholders to resolve issues.
Establish standardized AR processes that use automation, strengthen controls, and support business growth.
Evaluate accounting processes and workflows for simplification, standardization, and automation opportunities.
Lead improvements that reduce manual work and redundancies and improve accuracy and efficiency across AP, AR, and financial close activities.
Partner with Finance, Technology, and other teams to implement system enhancements, automation tools, and improved workflows.
Document accounting procedures, controls, and workflows to support consistency, knowledge sharing, and scalability.
Support the Controller in building accounting processes and infrastructure that can support growth without proportional increases in manual effort.
Lead, coach, train, and develop accounting team members through day-to-day supervision, feedback, and ongoing development.
Foster team ownership, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement; set priorities and performance expectations.
Partner with Finance leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to improve operational handoffs, resolve accounting challenges, and support business priorities.
Assist the Controller with special projects, financial analysis, and initiatives that strengthen the Finance function.