Accountant

About the role

Codal is searching for an Accountant to manage core accounting functions, ensure the accuracy of financial reporting, and support strategic financial decisions across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.

• Own the full-cycle accounting process, including journal entries, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and account reconciliations.

• Lead month-end and year-end close processes, performing variance analysis, and resolving discrepancies to deliver clean, reliable financials.

• Partner with leadership to develop budgets, financial plans, and ad hoc reports to support data-driven decision-making.

• Develop and refine accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to drive operational efficiency and scalability.

• Collaborate globally with our outside financial team.

Requirements

• Extensive experience with full-cycle accounting, financial analysis, and process improvement.

• Experience with project-based accounting or revenue recognition.

• Hands-on experience with QuickBooks, ERP platforms Sage, Brex, and Bill.com; advanced Excel skills.

• Proven ability to identify financial trends, resolve discrepancies, and translate data into actionable insights.

• Commitment to maintaining high standards of accuracy, compliance, and financial integrity across all deliverables.

• Awareness of federal, state, and local tax regulations; assist with tax preparation, filings, and audit support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.

Skills

• Strong command of GAAP and accounting best practices.

• Advanced Excel skills.

• Analytical mindset.

• Compliance & Tax awareness.

Benefits

• Medical, Life, Dental/Vision, and many more insurance types.

• Employer 401k match - 4%.

• Recreational group that regularly competes in city leagues for softball and volleyball.

• Office snacks and drinks + a fancy Bevi water machine with flavored water.

• Office in the heart of downtown Chicago with a gym, food court, Walgreens, rooftop bar, outdoor sports court, and other amenities.

• Hybrid work for in-person collaboration and sprint-planning days.

Pay

$75,000 USD - $105,000 USD

Schedule

Full-time