Job Description

Location: Chicago, IL

Salary: $55,000.00 USD Annually - $70,000.00 USD Annually

Description

Position Overview

As our Accountant, you will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, managing

month-end close processes, and partnering with leadership to provide actionable insights. This position has the opportunity to work hybrid between our Chicago offices in Logan Square or Lincoln Square and also working from home.

Key Responsibilities

General Ledger Management:

• Maintain and reconcile all general ledger accounts on a monthly basis
• Post journal entries, accruals, and prepayments
  
  

Month-End & Year-End Close

• Lead the month-end close process, ensuring timely and accurate financial statements
• Prepare supporting schedules and account analyses for auditors
  
  

Accounts Payable & Receivable

• Oversee invoice processing, vendor payments, and vendor account reconciliations
• Monitor A/R aging, prepare customer statements, and coordinate collections
  
  

Payroll Coordination

• Collaborate with HR/payroll provider to review and approve bi-weekly payroll
  
  

transactions

• Allocate labor costs accurately by store and department
  
  

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Produce monthly P&L reports, variance analyses, and cash-flow forecasts
• Identify trends, cost-saving opportunities, and provide recommendations to leadership
  
  

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Assist in annual budget preparation and periodic reforecasts
• Track actual performance against targets and explain variances
  
  

Compliance & Controls

• Ensure adherence to internal controls, GAAP standards, and tax regulations
• Prepare state and local sales tax and other filings, as needed
  
  

System & Process Improvements

• Evaluate current accounting processes; recommend and implement efficiencies (e.g.,
  
  

automation, software integrations)

• Manage and improve QBO workflows and processes
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 2+ years of accounting experience—preferably in QSR, hospitality, or multi-unit
  
  

franchise operations

• Proficient with QuickBooks Online; advanced Excel skills required
• Strong grasp of GAAP accounting, month-end close, and financial statement preparation
• Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines
• Self-starter who thrives in a remote and in-person team environment and communicates
  
  

proactively

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Job Tags

Full time, Local area, Work from home,

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