Senior General Ledger Accountant

Flyover in Chicago•Chicago, IL

1h•$90,000 - $100,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior General Ledger Accountant is a senior accounting team member supporting accounting operations and financial reporting across Flyover Attractions, an immersive entertainment company operating across four sites in the United States, Canada, and Iceland. The role partners closely with the Controller, VP, Finance & Accounting, and Flyover leadership to apply technical accounting expertise and support accuracy, compliance, and financial discipline across the business. The position also supports post-acquisition alignment, including assisting with implementation of Microsoft Business Central, separation from legacy systems, and development of scalable financial infrastructure for a growing multi-site organization. This is a hybrid role with three days in the office, located at Navy Pier in Chicago, Illinois. Compensation is $90,000–$100,000 USD annually, with extended benefits.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
Five or more years of accounting experience.
Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or a similar ERP system.
Working knowledge of GAAP and IFRS principles and financial statements.
Experience overseeing accounting operations across multiple regions or countries, ideally in the United States and Canada.
Experience in multi-entity, multi-currency, and multi-jurisdictional organizations.
Proficiency with Microsoft applications, including Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, and PowerPoint.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify process improvements and drive efficiency.
Ability to run the accounting function independently while recognizing when to escalate issues.
Strong business acumen and ability to translate financial data into clear, actionable insights.
High integrity, accountability, and sound judgment.
Adaptability and a solutions-oriented approach when navigating ambiguity and organizational change.
Strong communication skills, including the ability to explain complex financial concepts clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
Ability to adapt to changing priorities and prioritize workload to achieve accurate results on time.
Detail-oriented, self-directed, and able to complete tasks with minimal supervision.

Nice To Haves

Professional accounting designation, such as CPA, CA, or equivalent, is strongly preferred.
Project accounting experience.
Experience with Microsoft Business Central.
Experience in hospitality, tourism, attractions, or experience-based businesses.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and support timely preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting packages.
Own balance sheet reconciliations and ensure timely resolution of reconciling items.
Monitor fixed assets, prepaid expenses, accruals, and intercompany accounts.
Prepare month-end journal entries and working papers, including accruals, intercompany transactions, prepaids, and fixed assets.
Analyze and reconcile general ledger accounts at month-end, ensuring accurate reconciliations.
Review and analyze financial results, identifying unusual variances and trends.
Prepare annual audit information and supporting documents, and liaise with auditors.
Support Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable activities as needed.
Assist with audit preparation and provide supporting documentation to external auditors.
Maintain and strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and financial processes to ensure compliance with GAAP and company standards.
Contribute to improvements in accounting processes, systems, and reporting workflows.
Support post-acquisition alignment, including ERP implementation, separation from legacy systems, and development of scalable financial infrastructure.
Perform other duties as assigned.