Senior Staff Accountant

Synergy Interactive; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A finance and accounting firm located in Chicago is seeking a highly motivated Senior Staff Accountant to manage daily accounting operations and support monthly closes. This role includes responsibilities such as accounts payable management, financial reporting, and working on process improvements. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, alongside 3-6 years of relevant experience. Competitive salary between $75,000.00 and $105,000.00 per year.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of relevant accounting experience, public accounting or startup experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and accrual-based accounting.
• Experience with accounts payable and invoice processing.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end close activities, including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Manage the full accounts payable cycle and ensure compliance.
• Help build and document accounting policies and procedures.
• Prepare documentation for audits and compliance requirements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Problem-solving

Process-oriented mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA or CPA track preferred

Tools

QuickBooks

NetSuite

Intacct

Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

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Base pay range

$75,000.00/yr - $105,000.00/yr

We’re looking for a highly motivated and detail-oriented Senior Staff Accountant to join our growing finance team. In this role, you’ll help manage daily accounting operations, support the month-end close, and ensure timely, accurate financial reporting. You’ll take ownership of core areas like accounts payable, invoice processing, and expense management—while helping to build the infrastructure of a maturing finance department.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a direct impact, shape accounting processes from the ground up, and grow your career in a fast-moving tech environment.

What You’ll Do

Month-End Close & Accounting Operations

• Lead month-end close activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Maintain general ledger accuracy and ensure compliance with GAAP.
• Prepare and review account reconciliations for cash, prepaid expenses, accruals, and other balance sheet accounts.
• Support consolidation and intercompany activity across entities.
• Assist in preparing financial statements and supporting schedules.

Accounts Payable & Invoice Processing

• Manage the full AP cycle—vendor setup, invoice coding, processing, and approvals.
• Match invoices to receipts and purchase orders for accuracy and compliance.
• Maintain vendor records, ensure timely payments, and resolve discrepancies.
• Partner with internal teams to streamline AP and improve expense tracking.

Process Improvement & Systems

• Help build and document accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Identify and implement process improvements to accelerate close timelines.
• Support ERP and accounting system optimization projects.
• Collaborate with the Controller on systems, policies, and control implementations.

Audit & Compliance

• Prepare documentation for audits, tax filings, and compliance requirements.
• Ensure proper documentation and adherence to internal controls.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with FP&A and operations teams for accurate expense classification and analysis.
• Work with People and Operations teams on payroll, benefits, and reimbursements.
• Provide ad hoc analysis and reporting to support management decisions.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA or CPA track preferred).
• 3–6 years of relevant accounting experience (public accounting or startup experience a plus).
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and accrual-based accounting.
• Experience with accounts payable and invoice processing.
• Proficiency with accounting systems such as QuickBooks, NetSuite, or Intacct.
• Advanced Excel or Google Sheets skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and ability to meet deadlines.
• Process-oriented mindset and proactive approach to problem-solving.

Location: Chicago, IL