Sr. Accountant
Job in
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60684, USA
Listed on 2026-01-26
Listing for:
Robert Half
Seasonal/Temporary
position Listed on 2026-01-26
Job specializations:
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Accounting
Financial Reporting, Accounting Manager, Accounting & Finance -
Finance & Banking
Financial Reporting, Accounting Manager, Accounting & Finance
Job Description & How to Apply Below
The salary range for this position is $80,000-$85,000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance.
To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to john.sadofsky.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Accounting & Reporting
+ Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
+ Complete and/or oversee general ledger entries, weekly cash reconciliations, accruals, and adjustments.
+ Maintain chart of accounts and ensure accurate classification of revenues, expenses, and assets.
+ Support month-end and year-end close, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
+ Assist with audit preparation and coordination with external auditors.
MSP-Specific Billing & Revenue Management
+ Manage recurring revenue accounting for subscription-based services, contracts, and usage-based billing.
+ Oversee Professional Services Automation (PSA) & Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) system integrations (Autotask) to ensure accurate billing data.
+ Review customer contracts for financial terms, billing schedules, and margin analysis.
+ Lead resolution of billing discrepancies and drive process improvements.
Accounts Payable/Receivable & Expense Management
+ Supervise AP/AR cycles, ensuring accuracy and adherence to payment terms.
+ Manage collections processes and customer credit considerations.
+ Review vendor invoices-including cloud services, software subscriptions, and IT procurement-and ensure proper coding.
+ Manage employee expense reports to ensure that transactions are entered with accuracy and completeness and processed in a timely manner.
+ Prepare monthly expense analysis report and provide explanations for significant expense variations.
Internal Controls & Process Improvement
+ Strengthen internal accounting controls and develop standardized procedures as the MSP scales.
+ Maintain compliance with corporate governance, tax, and regulatory requirements.
Requirements
Qualifications
+ Required
+ Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
+ 2-4+ years of progressive accounting experience (preferably in SaaS, MSP, or recurring-revenue environments).
+ Solid understanding of GAAP and revenue recognition.
+ Proficiency in accounting software (Quick Books Online, Net Suite, etc.).
+ Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, modeling).
+ Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
+ Preferred
+
Experience with PSA systems (Autotask).
+ CPA or CPA-eligible.
+ Experience in technology-focused or services-based organizations.
+ Familiarity with subscription billing systems.
+ Key Competencies
+ High attention to detail and accuracy.
+ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
+ Excellent communication and collaboration with operations, sales, and leadership.
+ Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, growth-oriented MSP environment.
+ Process-oriented with a continuous-improvement mindset.
+ Software Knowledge
+ Oracle Net Suite
+ Ramp
+ Autotask
+ Outlook & G-Suite
+ Flo Qast
+ Catalyst
To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to john.sadofsky.
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