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Senior Accountant

Job in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listing for: Selby Jennings
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-03-08
Job specializations:
  • Accounting
    Financial Reporting, Senior Accountant, Accounting & Finance, Accounting Manager
  • Finance & Banking
    Financial Reporting, Accounting & Finance, Accounting Manager
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 80000 USD Yearly USD 60000.00 80000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Our client is a fast-growing, innovative fintech startup that is building a payment platform redefining how money moves globally across quickly growing marketplaces.

This is an opportunity to work alongside senior leaders and build an accounting function from the ground-up. This role gives the opportunity for full ownership, working closely with ambitious founders, and help shape a product used by firms around the world.

  • In this role, you’ll take ownership of the company’s core finance and accounting operations, leading month‑end close, reconciliations, and general ledger activities.
  • You’ll build and document accounting policies from the ground up, implement strong internal controls, and help prepare the company for external audits.
  • As the company scales, you’ll play a critical role in selecting and implementing accounting tools and ERP systems that streamline operations.
  • You’ll also partner closely with leadership on budgeting and forecasting, while driving smarter expense and cost management across the business.

This is an opportunity to shape the financial foundation of a fast‑growing, modern organization and make a meaningful impact from day one.

Requirements:

  • CPA strongly preferred (or actively pursuing)
  • 3-5+ YOE at a Big 4 accounting firm working with tech or high-growth clients or experience with or passion for crypto, digital payments, or Web3
  • Strong technical accounting skills (revenue recognition and complex transactions)
  • Experience implementing accounting systems (Net Suite, Quick Books, Sage Intacct)
  • Bonus:
    Prior experience with digital asset accounting, payment processing companies, or fintech startups
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Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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