Senior Accountant

OpenGov Inc.; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare options

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Wellness stipend

Job summary

OpenGov—a leader in AI and ERP solutions for U.S. local and state governments—seeks a Senior Accountant to own multiple GL areas and drive timely financial close. The role partners with FP&A and operations to ensure accurate reporting and enhance accounting controls.

Based in Chicago, IL, the position reports to the Accounting Manager and offers exposure to senior finance leadership in a fast-growing SaaS environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 3–5 years progressive accounting experience; at least 2 years in public accounting or high-growth SaaS/tech environment.
• Solid command of US GAAP, financial statements, and reporting requirements.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (NetSuite preferred) and strong Excel skills.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• CPA license (or active CPA candidate) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day accounting for accruals, fixed assets, leases, prepaids, intangibles, and other GL areas; record journal entries, reconciliations, and analyses.
• Execute monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes and deliver financial reporting.
• Develop and maintain accounting policies, internal controls, and procedures to scale with the business.
• Partner with FP&A and operations to ensure accurate reporting.
• Provide financial insights and prepare support for external audit requests.
• Identify and implement process improvements and automation in accounting.
• Support acquisition integration activities as OpenGov grows via M&A.

Skills

US GAAP

Excel

Communication

Public accounting experience

CPA (preferred)

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

OpenGov is the leader in AI and ERP solutions for local and state governments in the U.S. More than 2,000 cities, counties, state agencies, school districts, and special districts rely on the OpenGov Public Service Platform to operate efficiently, adapt to change, and strengthen the public trust. Category-leading products include enterprise asset management, procurement and contract management, accounting and budgeting, billing and revenue management, permitting and licensing, and transparency and open data. These solutions come together in the OpenGov ERP, allowing public sector organizations to focus on priorities and deliver maximum ROI with every dollar and decision in sync. Learn about OpenGov’s mission to power more effective and accountable government and the vision of high-performance government for every community at OpenGov.com.

Job Summary

The Senior Accountant will own various GL accounting process areas within the monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities for the Company. In addition to period-end close activities, the Senior Accountant will assist with financial reporting, audit preparation and support, and the maintenance and improvement of accounting policies and procedures. This individual will bring deep expertise in public accounting and/or industry experience, and this role will operate as a trusted subject matter expert working cross-functionally across the organization to drive timely and accurate financial results. The role sits in our Chicago office four days per week, reports to the Accounting Manager, and offers meaningful exposure to senior finance leadership.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day accounting for a variety of accounts including accruals, fixed assets, leases, prepaids, intangibles, and other GL accounting areas. This responsibility would include recording journal entries, preparing reconciliations, and supporting analyses
• Execute key aspects of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, completing of financial reporting deliverables, including balance sheet reconciliations and income statement variance analysis
• Develop, implement, and maintain accounting policies, internal controls, and procedures to support close requirements and scale with the business, including researching technical accounting guidance as needed
• Partner cross-functionally with FP&A as well as operations teams across the organization to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting
• Provide financial insights and reporting to internal stakeholders, including FP&A and other business partners, and prepare support for the external audit and respond to various requests and inquiries
• Independently identify, champion and implement process improvements and automation initiatives within the accounting function
• Serve as a key accounting resource on acquisition integration activities as OpenGov continues to grow through M&A.

Requirements And Preferred Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required
• 3-5 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a public accounting or high-growth SaaS/technology environment required
• Solid command of US GAAP, financial statements, and reporting requirements required
• Proficiency with ERP systems (NetSuite experience preferred) and strong Excel skills required
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills required
• Experience with one or more of the following areas preferred: Accruals, Fixed Assets, Partner Fees, Leases, and Prepaids
• Exceptional attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• CPA license (or active CPA candidate) preferred

Compensation

Chicago, IL: $90,000- $110,000

On target ranges above include base plus a portion of variable compensation that is earned based on company and individual performance.

The final compensation will be determined by a number of factors such as qualifications, expertise, and the candidate’s geographical location.

Why OpenGov?

A Mission That Matters.

At OpenGov, public service is personal. We are passionate about our mission to power more effective and accountable government. Government that operates efficiently, adapts to change, and strengthens public trust. Some people say this is boring. We think it’s the core of our democracy.

Opportunity to Innovate

The next great wave of innovation is unfolding with AI, and it will impact everything—from the way we work to the way governments interact with their residents. Join a trusted team with the passion, technology, and expertise to drive innovation and bring AI to local government. We’ve touched 2,000 communities so far, and we’re just getting started.

A Team of Passionate, Driven People

This isn’t your typical 9-to-5 job; we operate in a fast-paced, results-driven environment where impact matters more than simply clocking in and out. Our global team of 800+ employees is united in our commitment to challenge the status quo. OpenGov is headquartered in San Francisco and has offices in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dubuque, Dallas, and Pune.

A Place to Make Your Mark

We pride ourselves on our performance-based culture, where every employee is encouraged to jump in head-first and take action to help us improve. If you have a great idea, we want to hear it. Excellent performance is recognized and rewarded, and we love to promote from within.

Benefits That Work For You

Enjoy an award-winning workplace with the benefits to match, including:

• Comprehensive healthcare options for individuals and families
• Flexible vacation policy and paid company holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid parental leave, wellness stipends, and HSA contributions
• Professional development and growth opportunities
• A collaborative office environment with weekly catered lunches.