Senior Accountant - AI-Driven Finance & Stock Options

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

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) plan

Disability coverage

Life insurance

Stock options

Bonus plans

Job summary

Metropolis is seeking a Senior Accountant to join our Finance team in Chicago. You’ll manage foundational transactional accounting, reconciliations, and support the monthly close under US GAAP, with exposure to tax data and client reporting.

The role emphasizes accuracy, process improvement, and collaboration across functions. We offer a competitive base salary ($95,000–$115,000), strong benefits, and an office-first culture with four days on-site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field required.
• CPA or CPA candidate preferred.
• 3+ years of professional accounting experience.
• Proactive with ability to learn and improve processes.
• Strong communication across functions.
• Attention to detail and high accuracy in high-volume tasks.
• Interest in leveraging technology and AI in accounting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post routine journal entries in US GAAP.
• Execute bank reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations (prepaids, accrued expenses, intercompany).
• Maintain fixed asset subledger (additions, transfers, disposals).
• Process vendor invoices and reconcile statements for AP.
• Determine month-end accruals with focus on major vendors.
• Prepare monthly financial statements for Real Estate Partners per contracts.
• Prepare accruals and schedules for complex closes.
• Complete indirect tax filings.
• Support Tax team with data gathering for filings.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Proactive learning

Interest in AI tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

CPA or CPA candidate

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Metropolis is seeking a Senior Accountant to join our Finance team in Chicago. You’ll manage foundational transactional accounting, reconciliations, and support the monthly close under US GAAP, with exposure to tax data and client reporting.

The role emphasizes accuracy, process improvement, and collaboration across functions. We offer a competitive base salary ($95,000–$115,000), strong benefits, and an office-first culture with four days on-site.