Senior Accountant

Wow Bao•Chicago, IL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Wow Bao is seeking a detail-oriented Senior Accountant to support corporate accounting and accounting activities related to food manufacturing operations. The role helps maintain financial records covering assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liabilities, and other financial activity. The Senior Accountant supports general ledger maintenance, account reconciliations, and month-end and year-end close procedures, while helping build scalable accounting processes and strengthen financial controls. The position works cross-functionally with operations, supply chain, sales, and other internal teams in a fast-paced, growing organization. It is based onsite five days a week in Wow Bao’s River North office in Chicago.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
At least 3 years of progressive accounting experience.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
Strong background in general ledger accounting, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
Analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to multitask and contribute to a professional and positive work environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the Consumer-Packaged Goods (CPG) and/or manufacturing industry.
CPA or currently pursuing a CPA.

Responsibilities

Prepare journal entries for month-end and year-end close.
Maintain the accuracy and integrity of the general ledger.
Perform monthly account reconciliations and investigate variances.
Support external audits and tax compliance activities.
Develop and improve accounting processes, controls, and documentation.
Oversee accounts payable processes to ensure timely and accurate vendor payments.
Enter invoices and code them accurately.
Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies.
Monitor accounts payable aging reports and maintain positive vendor relationships.
Support implementation and optimization of accounts payable workflows and controls.
Generate customer billings and initiate collections activities.
Monitor customer account balances and aging reports.
Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies.
Work with internal teams to improve collections processes and reduce outstanding receivables.
Validate deductions passed on by distributors.
Conduct monthly inventory counts and track inventory levels.
Handle prepaid expenses and accruals.
Perform balance sheet reconciliations.
Assist with restaurant accounting and reporting.
Support budgeting and forecasting activities.
Process employee expense reports.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate financial data.
Undertake additional duties as assigned, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability.