Senior Accountant Hybrid

Rewards Network Establishment Services Inc; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive PTO

Dining reimbursement

401(k) match

Health insurance options

Job summary

Rewards Network Establishment Services Inc is seeking an experienced Accountant to manage month-end close, ledgers, and reconciliations in a hybrid downtown Chicago setting.

You will prepare financial statements, support budgets and audits, and optimize accounting operations while maintaining high accuracy under deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting required.
• At least 3 years of accounting experience.
• Strong technical accounting skills and advanced Excel knowledge.
• Detail-oriented with accuracy and deadlines in mind.
• Proficient in word processing and spreadsheets.
• Strong verbal and written communication for internal/external contacts.
• GAAP knowledge and regulatory understanding.

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly and fiscal year-end close activities with journal entries and reconciliations.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements, ledgers, and documents for accuracy and compliance.
• Own account and bank reconciliations; balance subsidiary accounts and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist with budgets and forecasting of future expenditures.
• Support external audits by analyzing general ledger accounts for auditors.
• May lead accounts payable processes and ensure proper coding of invoices.
• Identify and implement process improvements in finance operations.

Skills

Accounts payable

General ledger

Balance sheet

Journal entries

Budgeting

Forecasting

Audits

GAAP

Detail oriented

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

About Rewards Network For 41 years, Rewards Network has been helping restaurants grow revenue, increase traffic, and boost customer engagement through innovative financial, marketing services, and premier dining rewards programs. By offering unique card-linked offers, we introduce diners to fantastic restaurant experiences, leveraging advanced technology and data analytics to deliver value to restaurants, diners, and our strategic partners'' loyalty programs. Our Culture At Rewards Network, you''ll be part of a driven and diverse team that excels in collaboration, issue resolution, and taking ownership of both personal growth and the company''s success. We take pride in partnering with the world''s most powerful loyalty programs to drive full-price paying customers to local restaurants through marketing services and flexible funding options. Our engaging and rewarding environment is designed to help you gain your full potential.

What you’ll bring to the table: (Responsibilities)

• Performing monthly and fiscal year-end close activities by performing timely and accurate journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring that accounting schedules are updated and accurate.
• Preparing and analyzing financial statements, general ledgers, and other financial documents to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Owns performing account and bank statement reconciliations. Maintains and balances subsidiary accounts by verifying, allocating, posting, and reconciling transactions and resolving discrepancies.
• Assisting with the preparation and monitoring of budgets, as well as forecasting future expenditures.
• Supporting a variety of external audits by analyzing and scheduling general ledger accounts and providing information for auditors.
• May lead accounts payable process to ensure proper coding and receipt of all invoices.
• Continually seeking and implementing opportunities to streamline and improve finance and accounting operations through technology and process improvements.

Do you have the right mix of ingredients: (Requirements)

• A bachelor''s degree in accounting.
• Must have at least 3 years' experience in accounting.
• Demonstrates strong technical accounting skills and an advanced knowledge of MS Excel.
• Detail-oriented with a passion for accuracy.
• Proficient in word processing and spreadsheet software.
• Managing a high volume of tasks and meet strict deadlines.
• Strong verbal and written communication is important for interacting with internal and external contacts.
• Sound knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), standards and regulation.

about us

• This is a full time, exempt position, and the base compensation for this opening is expected to be $90,000-$110,000 annualized, depending on level, candidate experience, skills and other factors. This position is eligible for a 7.5% bonus with a total compensation of $96,750-$118,250.
• Comprehensive benefits package, which includes:
• Competitive Paid Time Off and company holidays
• Generous dining reimbursement when you dine with our restaurant clients
• 401(k) plan with a company match
• Two medical plan options- Standard PPO or High Deductible Health Plan (HSA with company match for HDHP participants)
• Partnership with Rx n Go, offering certain prescriptions for free
• Two dental plan options and a vision plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts and a pre-tax commuter benefit program
• Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance Plans
• Short Term and Long Term disability
• Company-paid life insurance and AD&D insurance, supplemental employee, spouse, and child life insurance
• Employee Life Assistance Program
• Hybrid working space in our state of the art office downtown located by the Metra and Ogilvie train stations. Rewards Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We encourage and strongly support workplace diversity. Expected Pay Range $90,000-$110,000 USD

Skills

Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D), Accounting, Accounts Payable, Analysis Skills, Balance Sheet, Billing, Budget Management, Communication Skills, Data Analysis, Dental Insurance, Detail Oriented, External Audit, Financial Analysis, Financial Compliance, Financial Management, Financial Operations, Financial Services, Food Services, Forecasting, Funding, General Ledger Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Health Plan, Hospital, Insurance, Journal Entries, Life Insurance, Loyalty Programs, Maintain Compliance, Marketing, Mentoring, Microsoft Excel, Preferred Provider Organization (PPO), Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Analysis, Process Improvement, Reconciliation, Records Management, Regulations, Restaurant, Revenue Growth, Spreadsheets, Team Player, Technical Accounting, Technical Operations, Time Management, Vision Plan, Word Processing, Writing Skills undefined: Rewards Network Establishment Services Inc