Influencer Marketing Manager

Job Overview

Location:

Chicago (remote). Bench Prep is looking for a hardworking, ambitious Staff / Senior Accountant to support its growing operations. This position will report to the Controller.

About the role:

Within the Accounting function at Bench Prep, you’ll play a pivotal role in our finance team. Your focus will be on maintaining accurate financial records, preparing reports, analyzing data, and ensuring regulatory compliance. You’ll contribute to budgeting, forecasting, audits, and process improvements, supporting our financial health and strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate has a strong background in accounting, financial analysis, and reporting, along with excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate financial information effectively across the organization.

Proactivity, problem‑solving abilities, and a commitment to continuous improvement are also essential.

We encourage candidates who do not meet 100% of the listed requirements to apply.

• Manage accounting function including account reconciliations, journal entries, AR, AP, and billing.
• Analyze and review company expenditures, confirming proper allocation of expenses to the various departments, and reporting to these departments as necessary.
• Review transactions to ensure accounting treatment is in accordance with GAAP and company policies and procedures.
• Analyze billing transactions to ensure proper allocation of revenue recognition policies.
• Review general ledger accounts and make all necessary journal entries including posting monthly, quarterly, and yearly accruals.
• Assist in building financial statements including balance sheet, income statement, and changes in financial position, as well as budget variance analysis.
• Assist in the design and preparation of budgets for review by management.
• Prepare year‑end schedules for the annual tax returns.
• Continuously look for ways to improve accounting processes and procedures.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting; CPA preferred.
• 3-5 years (Staff Accountant), or 5-8 (Sr Accountant) years in accounting or auditing; public accounting experience preferred.
• Team player with a positive attitude toward contributing and learning.
• Thorough knowledge and experience in the areas of financial statement preparation, GAAP, and revenue recognition.
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work well independently and in a team environment.
• Self‑starter, quick learner, and ability to multitask on a regular basis.
• Detail‑oriented with excellent organizational skills and deadline‑driven.
• Capacity to thrive in a fast‑paced environment.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Experience working in accounting systems (Net Suite, Intacct, Quick Books, etc.) strongly preferred.

Bench Prep offers a competitive base salary ($65,000‑$85,000 based on Chicago market data), potential yearly bonus, stipends for work‑from‑home expenses, flexible paid time off, annual professional development stipend, and medical and ancillary benefits.

We award employees $1,200 annually to develop their skills and encourage learning.

We are an equal‑opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.