Senior Accountant

The Parking Spot; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Hybrid work downtown Chicago

Career development

Exposure to all areas

Medical Vision Dental 401k

Annual discretionary bonus

Team environment

Impactful work

Job summary

The Parking Spot is seeking a full-time Senior Accountant in Chicago with 2–3 years of public accounting background. The role reports to the Senior Accounting Manager and offers ownership potential and visibility within the accounting function.

The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and ready to transition from public accounting processes to owning them in-house, with opportunities to expand responsibilities over time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance required.
• 2–3 years of accounting experience; Big 4/National firm a plus.
• CPA designation or pursuing CPA is expected.
• Exceptional Excel skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and communication abilities essential.
• Experience with financial reporting systems and GAAP.
• Ability to mentor junior staff and work collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Own the monthly close process end-to-end with accuracy.
• Research GAAP issues and recommend treatment.
• Develop and implement process improvements in accounting.
• Review junior staff work and provide mentorship.
• Serve as escalation point for complex questions.
• Ensure fixed assets capitalization compliance with GAAP.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excel skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication

GAAP knowledge

Collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA designation or in progress

Tools

Financial reporting software

Job description

With more than 25 years in business, The Parking Spot has grown into the largest near-airport parking company in the United States with over 2,000 valued team members across over 40 locations nationwide. We are proud to offer an Employee Ownership Program, allowing every team member the opportunity to receive a direct financial stake in The Parking Spot’s success. As employee owners, every one of us plays a part in providing exceptional service to our guests across the country.

What makes working at The Parking Spot so special? We’ve built a culture of support, fun, and camaraderie that empowers us to be the most innovative company in the parking industry. As a nationwide business with a small business feel, there are endless opportunities within The Parking Spot to grow your career. Come join us and see how we leverage people and technology to deliver a superior product, outshine our competition, and find creative and innovative solutions to everyday problems.

Salary Range: $95000 per year - $105000 per year

What we offer:

• Participation in and financial benefit from our shared employee ownership program
• Hybrid work experience in downtown Chicago
• Career development and growth opportunities
• Ability to gain exposure to all areas of the business
• Great benefits including Medical, Vision, Dental and a 401k plan
• Annual discretionary bonus program
• Team oriented, fun and friendly work environment
• Immediate opportunity to make a large impact

Position Summary:

The Parking Spot is seeking a full-time Senior Accountant with 2-3 years of experience, ideally from public accounting. This position reports to the Senior Accounting Manager and offers significant ownership and visibility within the accounting function, with the opportunity to take on increasing responsibility and grow within the team over time.

The ideal candidate is a proactive, detail-oriented problem solver who enjoys identifying solutions, navigating challenges, and collaborating with others to achieve successful outcomes. This role is well suited for someone ready to transition from executing established processes in public accounting to owning and shaping them in an in-house setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own the monthly close process end-to-end from journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and account analysis, with full accountability for accuracy and timeliness
• Research technical GAAP issues as they arise and recommend treatment
• Assist in the development and implementation of process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and internal controls within the accounting function
• Review the work of junior accounting staff, provide mentorship, and help develop their technical skills
• Serve as a point of escalation for complex or unusual accounting questions from the broader team
• Partner with other departments to ensure fixed assets are properly capitalized in compliance with GAAP
• Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills & Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance
• 2-3 years of experience (Big 4/National accounting firm experience a plus)
• CPA designation or working towards CPA
• Exceptional Excel skills
• Detail oriented and focused on accuracy, with the ability to think strategically and analytically
• Experienced with financial reporting systems
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Flexibility and a customer-oriented approach
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate with internal and external teammates and partners at all levels
• Ability to deliver results in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
• Proactive approach and consistent follow-through on assigned tasks
• Desire to learn and grow with the organization

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At The Parking Spot, we don’t just accept difference - we celebrate and seek it. We believe a diverse, inclusive, and equitable company is one where all employees, partners, and customers are welcome, supported, and valued. As a company in the travel industry, we witness the power of bringing individuals from different backgrounds and communities together. We treat all others with dignity and respect and stand firmly against racism and discrimination in any form. We intentionally develop diverse teams and relationships to ensure all voices are heard and to foster equal opportunity for all. We are committed to listening, learning, and growing because we know that our work is never done.

Any disclosed pay range is based on a consideration of neutral factors and criteria such as required qualifications, experience, education, skill, training, certifications, seniority, etc. The Parking Spot reserves the right to offer the selected candidate or applicant a salary at an appropriate level to be set and determined by the employer that is commensurate with the applicant’s qualifications, experience, education, skill, training, certifications, or seniority.