Senior Accountant

ActiveCampaign • Chicago, IL

35d

About The Position

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Senior Accountant to join our accounting team. Reporting to the Accounting Manager, you will be a key contributor to the month-end close process and our ongoing customer cycles. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver while also serving as a key point of contact for billing systems. On a typical day, you might: Understand the company's business and assist in accounting functions to support accurate and timely financial reporting, optimize processes, and communicate policies across the organization. Drive and support the month-end close process, including preparing relevant journal entries, balance sheet account reconciliations, and account analysis on period-over-period account fluctuations. Support internal reporting needs to key stakeholders throughout the organization, including month-end variance analysis and other financial insights Perform review and analysis of complex revenue contracts under ASC 606 and apply revenue recognition policies Work collaboratively with FP&A and financial reporting and others within the organization to assist in understanding our accounting policies as well as help provide guidance on trends, variances, and forecast methodology. Participate in various accounting and billing system projects to promote more timely and accurate financial reporting Collaborate with other departments, including sales, legal, engineering, and product, to support projects and business process improvements Leverage AI to streamline internal processes and develop new insights for the business Contribute to international audits, accounting research, and special projects as needed, acting as a key contributor to ensure project milestones are met

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required, CPA or progress towards CPA preferred
• 3+ years of relevant accounting experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, SUMIFs) and Google Sheets.
• Ability to analyze and adapt to new sources of data
• Experience with NetSuite & Floqast a plus
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills, attention to detail, and accuracy
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with employees at all levels of the organization and manage relationships with external parties
• Ability to identify opportunities for process improvements in reporting and to manage multiple projects that promote system improvements and efficiencies
• Possesses determination and perseverance; ability to find more efficient ways to complete responsibilities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Prior experience with NetSuite or other comparable ERP systems preferred
• Saas or technology industry experience preferred
• Public accounting experience a plus

Responsibilities

• Understand the company's business and assist in accounting functions to support accurate and timely financial reporting, optimize processes, and communicate policies across the organization
• Drive and support the month-end close process, including preparing relevant journal entries, balance sheet account reconciliations, and account analysis on period-over-period account fluctuations
• Support internal reporting needs to key stakeholders throughout the organization, including month-end variance analysis and other financial insights
• Perform review and analysis of complex revenue contracts under ASC 606 and apply revenue recognition policies
• Work collaboratively with FP&A and financial reporting and others within the organization to assist in understanding our accounting policies as well as help provide guidance on trends, variances, and forecast methodology
• Participate in various accounting and billing system projects to promote more timely and accurate financial reporting
• Collaborate with other departments, including sales, legal, engineering, and product, to support projects and business process improvements
• Leverage AI to streamline internal processes and develop new insights for the business
• Contribute to international audits, accounting research, and special projects as needed, acting as a key contributor to ensure project milestones are met

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health & Wellness: Top-tier benefits package that includes a fully-covered High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP), complimentary access to telehealth services, and a free subscription to Calm.
• Growth & Development: Access to LinkedIn Learning, professional development programs, and career growth opportunities in a fast-growing organization.
• Generous Paid Time Off: Recharge and take the time you need to maintain work-life balance with open PTO.
• Total Rewards: Generous 401(k) matching with immediate vesting, quarterly perks with commuter and lunch benefits for hub based employees or a stipend for remote workers, and a four-week paid sabbatical with bonus after five years.
• Collaborative Culture: Work alongside brilliant, passionate colleagues in an environment that values innovation, teamwork, and mutual support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level