Senior Accountant

Metropolis; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) plan

Disability coverage (short/long term)

Basic life insurance

Stock option plan

Bonus plans

Job summary

Metropolis in Chicago is seeking a Senior Accountant to join our Finance team and support US GAAP, monthly close, and tax data preparation. You will handle journal entries, reconciliations, fixed assets, AP, and assist Real Estate Partners with monthly statements.

Join a company building AI-driven experiences for mobility and real estate. Base salary ranges from $95,000 to $115,000 per year, with robust benefits and equity options. Four days in the office weekly is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field with working knowledge of accounting
• 3+ years of professional accounting experience
• CPA or CPA candidate
• Desire to rapidly acquire accounting experience and improve processes
• Strong communication across functions
• Excellent attention to detail in high-volume processes
• Strong analytical skills and collaborative mindset
• Interest in leveraging AI tools to streamline accounting

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post routine journal entries per US GAAP
• Execute bank reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
• Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Maintain fixed asset subledger, record additions and disposals
• Assist AP by entering invoices and reconciling statements
• Determine month-end accruals for key vendors
• Prepare monthly financial statements for Real Estate Partners
• Prepare accruals and schedules for close procedures
• Complete indirect tax filings and assist Tax team

Skills

Accounting

US GAAP

Communication

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

AI tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Job description

The real world is the next frontier, and at Metropolis, we are creating the artificial intelligence to make it responsive. We are pioneering the Recognition Economy — a future where mundane repetition disappears and being known unlocks access, comfort and belonging everywhere you go. From transforming parking into a seamless drive-in, drive-out experience for millions of Members to expanding our intelligence layer across retail and hospitality, we are building a world that feels instinctive and magical. The future isn’t coming; it’s here, and we need builders, innovators and problem solvers to help us create it.

Who you are

Metropolis is seeking a Senior Accountant to join our team. You're a career-oriented accounting professional ready to join an innovative AI company at the forefront of the Recognition Economy. You will be a vital contributor to our mission to build a frictionless, connected, and human world, starting with reimagining mobility. At Metropolis, you'll build your career in a dynamic, tech-forward Finance environment with broad exposure to accounting, tax, and client reporting functions. Your responsibilities will be centered on foundational transactional accounting, account reconciliation, and essential support for the monthly close process and compliance efforts. These activities are crucial for maintaining the integrity of our financial records under US GAAP, client reports and preparing data for Tax compliance and filings.

What you'll do

• Prepare and post routine journal entries, ensuring they are properly documented and adhere to established US GAAP policies
• Execute bank reconciliations, investigating and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner
• Complete monthly balance sheet account reconciliations (e.g., prepaids, accrued expenses, and certain intercompany accounts)
• Assist with the maintenance of the fixed asset subledger, recording additions, transfers, and disposals
• Assist the AP function by entering vendor invoices, verifying proper approval, and reconciling vendor statements
• Determining month end accruals with heightened focus on significant vendors
• Preparing monthly financial statements for Real Estate Partners in accordance with contractual agreements
• Prepare basic accruals and schedules to assist with complex close procedures
• Complete indirect tax filings
• Support the Tax team by gathering data for various tax filings, ensuring alignment with Tax Code requirements

What we're looking for

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field with a working knowledge of accounting
• 3+ years of professional accounting experience
• CPA or CPA candidate
• Exhibit a proactive desire to rapidly acquire accounting experience, translating learning and real-world experience directly into operational accounting tasks and process improvement
• Strong communication skills with ability to engage across multiple functions
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in high-volume processes
• Strong analytical skills and collaborative team approach
• Interest in leveraging technology and AI tools to streamline accounting processes

4 Days in Office: Metropolis values in-person collaboration to drive innovation, strengthen culture, and enhance the Member experience. Our corporate team members hold to our office-first model, which requires employees to be on-site at least four days a week, fostering organic interactions that spark creativity and connection.

When you join Metropolis, you'll join a team of world-class product leaders and engineers, building an ecosystem of technologies at the intersection of parking, mobility, and real estate. Our goal is to build an inclusive culture where everyone has a voice and the best idea wins. You will play a key role in building and maintaining this culture as our organization grows. The anticipated base salary for this position is $95,000.00 USD to $115,000.00 USD annually. The actual base salary offered is determined by a number of variables, including, as appropriate, the applicant's qualifications for the position, years of relevant experience, distinctive skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location of residence and/or place of employment.

• Access to or eligibility for healthcare benefits
• 401(k) plan
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Basic life insurance
• Lucrative stock option plan
• Bonus plans

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