Senior Accountant

Provi • Chicago, IL

36d • $100,000 - $120,000

About The Position

The Senior Accountant oversees payroll accounting, benefits accounting, and core general ledger responsibilities while supporting month-end close and financial reporting process. This role requires strong technical accounting knowledge, experience with multi-state payroll, and the ability to operate independently in a fast-paced environment.

This position plays a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, strengthening internal controls, supporting audit readiness, and driving process improvements across payroll and accounting workflows.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• 3+ years of progressive experience within an accounting and finance function (public accounting experience a plus)
• Strong Excel skills
• Experience with ERP systems (NetSuite preferred)
• Strong understanding of GAAP and internal controls
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage and meet multiple deadlines
• Experience with multi-state payroll and payroll tax compliance preferred
• Ability to operate independently and manage core accounting processes with minimal oversight

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end payroll accounting for multi-state payroll, including salary, commissions,bonuses, and related accruals
• Partner with HR and process payroll in coordination with ADP; ensure accuracy and compliance
• Prepare and post payroll journal entries and allocations
• Reconcile payroll tax liabilities and benefit payable accounts on a monthly basis
• Oversee timely payroll tax filings and proactively resolve agency notices
• Own year-end payroll reporting, including W-2s, 941s, and state filings
• Ensure payroll-related internal controls are designed and operating effectively
• Own assigned areas of the month-end close process, including preparation of journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner
• Analyze expense trends and provide variance explanations
• Escalate issues that could impact payroll accuracy or close deadlines
• Prepare bank statement reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies
• Support Accounts Payable operations and review of journal entries during month-end close
• Escalate complex, non-routine, or technical accounting matters to senior accounting leadership as appropriate
• Prepare audit support for assigned GL accounts
• Maintain thorough documentation supporting financial statement balances
• Support external audit, tax, and regulatory inquiries
• Identify, recommend, and implement process improvements across payroll and accounting workflows
• Develop, document, and maintain accounting procedures

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with match, Commuter Perks, Long/Short Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program, Unlimited PTO, and Parental Leaves.
• Make an impact: Work directly with the management team to help grow the business.
• Find your groove and grow: Provi keeps growing and you should too. Expand your skill set, diversify your experience and develop along with us.
• Be a part of something big: Join a dynamic and innovative team that is working to change a major industry.

What This Job Offers

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