Senior Accountant

Purchasing Platform, Inc.

. Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual adjusting and accrual journal entries, bank reconciliations, and supporting schedules, including prepaid expenses and amortization .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • United StatesSenior💰 $85,000 - $105,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial reporting, GAAP compliance, and accounting process improvements while effectively leading and developing accounting teams. Proficient in managing Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable operations with a focus on operational efficiencies and workflow automation.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's Degree In AccountingCPA Certification5+ Years Of Progressive Accounting ExperienceStrong Understanding Of GAAPAdvanced Proficiency In Microsoft Excel

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Hard Skills

General Ledger AccountingFinancial CloseBalance Sheet ReconciliationsAccrual AccountingFinancial ReportingInternal ControlsAP OperationsAR OperationsAccounting Process ImprovementsWorkflow Automation

Soft Skills

Team LeadershipCoachingDevelopmentPerformance FeedbackContinuous Improvement

Tools & Technologies

ERP SystemsAccounting SystemsAutomation Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

CPA Certification

Industry Keywords

B2B eCommerceMarketplaceTransaction-Intensive Business Environments

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual adjusting and accrual journal entries, bank reconciliations, and supporting schedules, including prepaid expenses and amortization
Analyze, calculate, and record rebate revenue and rebate share expenses
Perform and review balance sheet reconciliations for accounts payable, accounts receivable, customer deposits, sales tax liabilities, accrued expenses, and credit card transactions
Support the Controller with timely and accurate financial reporting and adherence to accounting policies and internal controls
Coordinate financial documentation and information requests from external auditors, tax advisors, and CPAs
Manage, coach, and develop Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable staff
Oversee AP operations, invoice processing, vendor payments, approvals, vendor inquiries, and payment discrepancies
Oversee AR operations, customer invoicing, collections, payment application, aging, and reconciliations
Evaluate and lead accounting process improvements, workflow automation, standardization, and documentation
Partner with Finance, Technology, and cross-functional teams to implement system enhancements and improved workflows
Lead accounting team supervision, performance feedback, training, development, and workload prioritization
Assist the Controller with special projects, financial analysis, and Finance function initiatives
Report to the Controller and collaborate with cross-functional partners to build scalable accounting processes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required; CPA certification preferred
5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including substantial hands-on responsibility for general ledger accounting, financial close, and balance sheet reconciliations
Experience directly supervising, coaching, and developing accounting staff, preferably within Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions
Strong understanding of GAAP, accrual accounting, financial reporting, and internal controls
Demonstrated experience managing AP and AR operations, including vendor payments, customer invoicing, collections, and account reconciliations
Proven ability to identify and implement accounting process improvements, workflow automation, and operational efficiencies
Experience working with ERP/accounting systems and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with accounting system integrations or automation tools preferred
Experience in B2B eCommerce, marketplace, technology, or other transaction-intensive business environments preferred
Ability to balance hands-on accounting responsibilities with team leadership, competing priorities, and continuous improvement initiatives