Senior Accountant - FinTech GAAP (Hybrid, Chicago)

Bonfirevc; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Hum Capital seeks a Senior Accountant in Chicago to partner with the Director/Controller on month-end close, financial reporting, and portfolio accounting under US GAAP. You will ensure accuracy, drive process improvements, and maintain detailed documentation.

The role covers AP/AR management, investment and loan portfolio accounting, and consolidated financial statements with audit support. Hybrid Chicago-based position offering growth within a fintech environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required; CPA or CPA-track preferred.
• 3–6 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in financial services with loan or debt securities portfolios.
• Experience with multi-entity consolidation and intercompany reconciliations.
• Familiarity with CECL or allowance for credit losses preferred.
• Strong analytic, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Accounts Payable management: process invoices, coding, approvals, and accruals.
• Accounts Receivable management: issue invoices, apply payments, and monitor delinquencies.
• Investment and loan portfolio accounting: record instruments, reconcile positions, support CECL.
• General Ledger, close and consolidation: prepare journal entries and audits support.
• Collaborate with external auditors and maintain accounting documentation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

CPA or CPA-track preferred

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Bill.com

Salesforce

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office/Excel

Job description

Hum Capital seeks a Senior Accountant in Chicago to partner with the Director/Controller on month-end close, financial reporting, and portfolio accounting under US GAAP. You will ensure accuracy, drive process improvements, and maintain detailed documentation.

The role covers AP/AR management, investment and loan portfolio accounting, and consolidated financial statements with audit support. Hybrid Chicago-based position offering growth within a fintech environment.