# Senior Accountant

**Company:** [Metropolis](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/metropolis)
**Location:** Chicago, IL
**Role:** Finance & Accounting
**Salary:** $95k – $115k/yr
**Experience:** 3+ years
**Skills:** US GAAP, Bank Reconciliations, Balance Sheet Reconciliations, Fixed Asset Management, Accounts Payable, Month End Accruals, Financial Statements, Indirect Tax Filings, AI Tools, CPA
**Posted:** 2026-05-13

> Handles routine journal entries, reconciliations, AP support, accruals, financial statements, and tax filings for a parking/mobility tech company. Requires 3+ years accounting experience, Bachelor's degree, and interest in AI tools.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities

- Prepare and post routine journal entries, ensuring they are properly documented and adhere to established US GAAP policies
- Execute bank reconciliations, investigating and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner
- Complete monthly balance sheet account reconciliations (e.g., prepaids, accrued expenses, and certain intercompany accounts)
- Assist with the maintenance of the fixed asset subledger, recording additions, transfers, and disposals
- Assist the AP function by entering vendor invoices, verifying proper approval, and reconciling vendor statements
- Determining month end accruals with heightened focus on significant vendors
- Preparing monthly financial statements for Real Estate Partners in accordance with contractual agreements
- Prepare basic accruals and schedules to assist with complex close procedures
- Complete indirect tax filings
- Support the Tax team by gathering data for various tax filings, ensuring alignment with Tax Code requirements

## Requirements

- Bachelor's degree in Accounting with a working knowledge of accounting
- 3+ years of professional accounting experience and a CPA candidate
- Exhibit a proactive desire to rapidly acquire accounting experience, translating learning and real-world experience directly into operational accounting tasks and process improvement
- Strong communication skills with ability to engage across multiple functions
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in high-volume processes
- Strong analytical skills and collaborative team approach
- Interest in leveraging technology and AI tools to streamline accounting processes

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