Senior Accountant
Beyond Finance · Chicago, IL · 1 wk ago
Accounting$95k–$115k/yrFull-time
About the role
As a Senior Accountant at Beyond Finance, you will be an essential member of the Accounting and Finance team. This position requires someone with meticulous attention to detail, the highest ethical standards, and the ability to clearly communicate complex financial information to individuals across various departments. This role requires a solid foundation in U.S. GAAP and a passion for financial operational excellence.
Responsibilities
- Performs monthly, quarterly, and yearly close functions for the presentation of financial statements
- Prepares monthly lender and investor reporting, including financial statement packages
- Records journal entries for payroll activities ensuring accuracy by subsidiary, account, department, and location
- Records quarterly and annual accruals, including bonuses and commissions, ensuring proper period recognition and reconciliation to supporting calculations
- Manages the general ledger impact of employee benefits including the contributions, withholdings, and funding of accounts while collaborating with HR to ensure completeness and accuracy
- Accounts for current and new leases under ASC 842, including right-of-use assets and lease liabilities
- Accounts for internal-use and capitalized software development costs under ASC 350-40, including tracking eligible project costs, recording capitalized amounts, and managing the related amortization
- Participates in the banking operations process by recording the daily cash inflows and outflows and performing the related bank reconciliations for assigned accounts
- Contributes to the revenue recognition process by recording various revenue and deferred revenues, creating client invoices, recording client payments, reconciling accounts, and producing reports on the results
- Prepares intercompany revenue billing and allocate intercompany expenses to the appropriate entity, ensuring accurate cost assignment and timely billing
- Identifies process improvements and assists in the implementation of subsequent process changes and the drafting of policies and procedures
- Handles ad hoc tasks as requested
- Affords assistance in the audit process including coordinating with the external auditors regarding queries that arise, preparing the relevant analysis for audit support, and being the contact person during the audit fieldwork for relevant accounts and processes
Requirements
- Bachelor’s (B.A./B.S.) or master’s degree in accounting, Finance, or other related major
- 3 – 6 years’ experience in Accounting and Finance operations
- A strong understanding of internal control environment relevant for a financial institution
- A strong understanding of accounting standards (U.S. GAAP) and research accounting issues to ensure that the accounts are in compliance with the accounting standards
- Experience in financial records maintenance and reporting
- Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Strong attention to detail, demonstrated integrity and professionalism
- Experience with NetSuite or similar ERP
- CAPA license or experience working with a major public accounting firm (a plus)
Qualifications
- Passionate about helping people
- Ability to thrive in an environment of rapid change
- Effective within cross-functional teams
- Highly resourceful and able to deliver under tight deadlines
Pay
The base annual salary range is listed below. This role is eligible for additional incentives, including an annual bonus.
- Base Salary Range: $95,000—$115,000 USD
Schedule
Not specified
Benefits
For eligible full-time employees, we offer:
- Considerable employer contributions for health, dental, and vision programs
- Generous PTO, paid holidays, and paid parental leave
- 401(k) matching program
- Merit advancement opportunities
- Career development & training
Why Join Us?
We cultivate an environment of community, connection, and belonging across our entire organization.