Senior Accountant

Metropolis Technologies; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Metropolis Technologies seeks a Senior Accountant to join our Corporate Accounting team. You will own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensure US GAAP compliance, and support external audits.

You will help scale our accounting operations through automation and stronger internal controls. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of progressive accounting experience, a CPA or CPA candidate, and strong experience with ERP systems and advanced Excel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required.
• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience with at least 2–3 years in national public accounting.
• Active CPA or CPA candidate.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP including ASC 606/842 and SOX controls.
• Proven experience managing full-cycle audit engagements and liaising with audit partners.

Responsibilities

• Own key areas of monthly, quarterly, and annual close to ensure timely, accurate reporting under US GAAP.
• Prepare complex journal entries and reconciliations across core accounting areas.
• Support annual audits as primary liaison; prepare workpapers and disclosures.
• Design and implement robust internal controls (SOX-ready) as the business scales.
• Conduct technical accounting research on ASC 606/842/360 and draft memos.
• Collaborate with FP&A, Operations, Engineering, Legal, and Tax to review contracts and track CapEx.
• Perform monthly variance analyses and provide insights to leadership.
• Identify opportunities to leverage accounting technology and AI to streamline close processes.

Skills

US GAAP

SOX compliance

Audit support

ERP systems

Excel

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Automation/AI in accounting

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Accounting/Finance

Tools

NetSuite

Oracle

SAP

Job description

Who We Are

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 We Are

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 Corporate Accounting team. You are a career-oriented, high-performing accounting professional with a background in top-tier public accounting, ready to bring your technical knowledge, audit discipline, and analytical skill set to a fast-growing, innovative AI company. In this role, you will play a central role in driving our monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close, ensuring rigorous adherence to US GAAP, maintaining strong internal controls, and serving as a key liaison during external financial audits. You thrive in high-growth environments, possess strong technical research skills, and are excited to help scale our accounting organization through automation and process optimization.

What You’ll Do

• Own key areas of the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting in compliance with US GAAP
• Prepare complex journal entries, technical accounting analyses, and high-quality balance sheet account reconciliations across various core accounting areas (e.g., revenue recognition, accrued liabilities, prepaid expenses, leases, and fixed assets)
• Support the annual audit process as a primary liaison with external auditors; prepare audit-ready workpapers, financial statement disclosures, schedule rollforwards, and walkthrough documentation
• Evaluate, design, and implement robust internal controls (SOX-ready framework) to streamline financial reporting and reduce risk as the business scales
• Perform technical accounting research on complex or non-routine transactions (e.g., ASC 606, ASC 842, ASC 360) and draft formal technical accounting memos
• Collaborate cross-functionally with FP&A, Operations, Engineering, Legal, and Tax teams to review business contracts, track capital expenditures, and ensure accurate accounting treatment
• Perform monthly variance analyses (Actuals vs. Budget / Prior Periods) and deliver actionable financial insights to accounting leadership and cross-functional stakeholders
• Identify opportunities to leverage accounting technology, automation, and AI tools to streamline close workflows, improve subledger processes, and enhance reporting efficiency

What we’re looking for

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2–3 years in national public accounting
• Active CPA or CPA candidate
• Strong technical knowledge of US GAAP (including experience with ASC 606 and ASC 842) and solid understanding of internal control frameworks (SOX compliance)
• Proven track record of managing full-cycle audit engagements, preparing complex audit workpapers, and liaising directly with audit partners/clients
• Proficiency with modern ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, Oracle, SAP) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills (financial modeling, complex formulas, pivot tables)
• Proactive mindset with strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking abilities; high agility in adapting to complex accounting scenarios in a tech-driven environment
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate complex accounting concepts to cross-functional non-finance business partners
• Interest in leveraging modern technology and AI tools to continuously improve accounting operations, speed up close cycles, and optimize workflows

While not required, these are a plus

• Experience in Audit or Assurance practice

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 $90,000.00 USD to $110,000.00 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. Base salary is one component of Metropolis' total compensation package, which may also include access to or eligibility for healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a lucrative stock option plan, bonus plans, and more.

Metropolis may utilize an automated employment decision tool (AEDT) to assess or evaluate your candidacy for employment or promotion. AEDTs are used to assist in assessing a candidate’s application relative to the required job qualifications and responsibilities listed in the job posting.

As part of this process, Metropolis retains data relevant to your candidacy, including personal information, for a period that is reasonably necessary for the use of the tool. If you are hired for the position, your data may become part of your employee records.

Metropolis Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. We make all hiring decisions based on merit, qualifications, and business needs — without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. We are committed to providing a welcoming, accessible hiring experience. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please reach out to us at [e-mail].