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Senior Accountant

United States, Chicago 75000.00 - 85000.00 USD / Year · Job Posted April 11, 2026
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The Senior Accountant works directly with the Accounting Manager and reports to the Director of Finance & Accounting. Our ideal candidate is organized, pays strong attention to detail, will be able to carry out tasks both autonomously and collaboratively; has 3-4 years of experience; and has a desire to grow and learn in a fast-paced environment.

Job Responsibility

  • Assists in the day-to-day, monthly, and year-end operations of the Finance Department including financial statement presentation and analysis
  • Assists with the recording and reconciliation of revenue and receivables
  • Assists in the creation, maintenance, and reconciliation of store level and corporate bank accounts
  • Records and processes intercompany expense allocations, monthly accruals, amortization of prepaid expenses, fixed assets depreciation, and recording of adjusting and/or reclassification journal entries, if necessary
  • Review of company books to ensure timely and accurate processing and recording all accounts payable transactions, and ensures that all invoices and staff reimbursements are paid accurately and in accordance with Finance policies and procedures
  • Review general ledger (G/L) activity to ensure all activity is properly recorded and reflected in G/L
  • Prepares and analyzes financial statement workpapers to verify accuracy of bookkeeping for the period

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
  • Minimum of 3 years progressive experience in accounting/finance
  • Proficiency with accounting and reporting systems and tools such as QuickBooks, MS Excel, and Restaurant365
  • Working knowledge of forecasting and financial reports
  • Ability to work with all levels of management, including executive leadership team and restaurant operations
  • Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills
  • able to manage priorities and workflow
  • Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment with evolving processes and the highest commitment to integrity
  • Commitment to excellence and high standards
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Willingness and ability to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment with evolving processes

Nice to have

  • C.P.A. certification preferred, but not required
  • Multi-unit restaurant/hospitality or retail accounting experience preferred
  • Familiarity with accounting in customer-facing industries such as Hospitality and Tourism preferred, but not required

What we offer

  • medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance
  • higher bonus structures
  • work from home flexibility and prioritization for employee work/life balance
  • fast-track career growth opportunity
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