Manager, Accounting

GrubHub Inc.; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 122,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Equity options

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Job summary

GrubHub Inc. is seeking an Accounting Manager in Chicago who will oversee financial records, participate in the monthly close process, and ensure compliance with GAAP. If you are someone who pays attention to detail, can manage multiple priorities, and has strong accounting knowledge, we want to hear from you.

This role involves working with large datasets and requires a CPA license along with several years of meaningful accounting experience. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 4-7 years of progressive accounting experience required.
• Experience in public accounting firms preferred.
• Strong balance sheet reconciliation and close management experience.

Responsibilities

• Execute month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Prepare detailed balance sheet reconciliations.
• Support internal and external audit requests.

Skills

GAAP understanding

Analytical skills

Advanced Excel proficiency

SQL skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance

Active CPA license

Tools

Netsuite

Floqast

Job description

## Manager, AccountingApplylocations: Chicago: Remote - New York Tier 1time type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR101181**About Grubhub**At Grubhub, we believe food is more than just a meal: It’s a source of discovery, connection, and pure enjoyment. There’s a time and place for every type of dish, from hidden neighborhood gems to tried-and-true favorites, and we exist to connect people with the food they love in all the ways they like to dig in. We’ve been at it since 2004, but now, as part of Wonder, Grubhub is operating with a renewed sense of momentum and the high-velocity energy of a powerhouse startup.As a leading U.S. ordering and delivery marketplace, we feature over 415,000 merchants in more than 4,000 cities, creating the ultimate food experience by elevating online ordering through innovative restaurant technology, easy-to-use platforms, and an improved delivery experience. We are constantly finding new ways to innovate—from integrated grocery delivery with groceries powered by Instacart to exclusive loyalty programs. Join our team, based out of New York City, Chicago and Denver, and help us give our diners the exceptional value they deserve.****About The Opportunity****As an Accounting Manager, you will contribute to the accounting function by ensuring the accuracy and completeness of financial records across the general ledger and balance sheet. You will be responsible for executing key components of the month-end close, preparing reconciliations, maintaining internal controls, and partnering with cross-functional teams to support reliable and efficient accounting operations.This role is hands-on and execution-focused, requiring strong accounting knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. You will work with large datasets and support accurate and timely financial close activities while helping maintain a strong control environment.****The Impact You Will Make***** ****Operational Close Activities:**** Execute assigned components of the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes. Prepare journal entries, accruals, and supporting schedules to ensure accurate financial results. Participate in close activities and meet established deadlines.* ****Balance Sheet Reconciliations:**** Prepare detailed balance sheet reconciliations with clear supporting documentation. Ensure accounts are properly supported, reconciling items are identified, tracked, and resolved in a timely manner. Maintain accuracy and completeness of assigned accounts.* ****Internal Controls & Compliance:**** Adhere to internal control requirements and company accounting policies. Ensure documentation is complete, accurate, and maintained in accordance with audit and compliance standards. Identify potential issues and escalate appropriately.* ****Technical Accounting & Judgment Areas:**** Apply U.S. GAAP to routine and non-routine accounting transactions. Assist in evaluating accounting treatment for complex items and ensure consistent application of accounting policies. Document accounting conclusions and supporting rationale where needed.* ****Audit Support & Stakeholder Coordination:**** Support internal and external audit requests by preparing and providing documentation, reconciliations, and supporting schedules. Respond to audit inquiries related to assigned accounting areas in a timely and organized manner.* ****Process Improvement & Transformation:**** Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, increase efficiency, and enhance accuracy. Support standardization of recurring activities and contribute to improvements in workflows, systems, and documentation.* ****General Ledger & Accounting Operations Oversight:**** Perform general ledger activities including journal entries, account maintenance, and transaction analysis. Ensure proper coding, classification, and recording of financial transactions. Support the integrity of financial data feeding the general ledger.* ****Specialized Accounting Areas (as applicable):**** Support accounting for areas such as fixed assets, accruals, prepaid expenses, leases, and gift card liabilities (if applicable). Maintain accurate tracking, reconciliation, and accounting treatment for assigned areas.**What You Bring to the Table*** ****Education:**** Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting (preferred) or Finance.* ****Certification:**** Active CPA license* ****Experience:**** 4-7 years of progressive accounting experience, ideally combining a foundation in a top-tier national public accounting firm with relevant industry experience. Experience auditing or working in a public company environment is preferred. Prior experience in a controllership or operational accounting environment strongly preferred* ****Technical Proficiency:**** Strong understanding of GAAP and operational accounting principles, with the ability to apply accounting principles to complex transactions. Experience with general ledger systems and ERP platforms (Netsuite), advanced Excel proficiency, strong balance sheet reconciliation and close management experience.* ****Data & Technical skills:**** Experience working with large datasets. Coding and/or SQL skills are highly preferred* ****Analytical Acumen:**** Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills, with the ability to interpret and analyze financial data.* ****Communication & Collaboration:**** Effective communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally.* ****Organizational Prowess:**** Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.* ****Ownership & Initiative:**** Proactive and self-motivated, with a strong sense of ownership and the ability to work independently.* ****Software Skills:**** Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Netsuite, FloqastAs a matter of company policy, Wonder does not sponsor applicants for employment visa status for this role.Our hybrid model requires 3 days a week in the office. That said, many team members choose to come in more often to take advantage of in-person collaboration and connection. You're welcome—and encouraged—to be in the office up to 5 days a week if it works for you.**Chicago Base Salary**: $115,000-$122,500 per year.****NYC Base Salary:**** $128,000-$135,500 per year.Wonder uses geographic-specific salary structures, which means the salary offered may vary depending on where the job is located. The final salary offer will take into account various factors, such as the candidate's skills, education, training, credentials, and experience.**Benefits**We offer a competitive salary package including equity and 401K. Additionally, we provide multiple medical, dental, and vision plans to meet all of our employees' needs as well as many benefits and perks that are not listed.**A Final Note**At Wonder, we build the best teams by hiring with an objective lens — evaluating people for their potential while championing diversity, equity, and inclusion. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, marital status, disability, or any other protected class. As part of our commitment to fair and compliant hiring practices, Wonder participates in the federal government's E-Verify program to confirm employment eligibility. If you need an accommodation during the interview process, please let your recruiter know.**We look forward to hearing from you! We'll contact you via email or text to schedule interviews and share information about your candidacy**.