Metropolis

Senior Accountant

Chicago, Illinois, United States. Posted 10 days ago

The role

This person will perform foundational transactional accounting, account reconciliation, and support monthly close and compliance efforts. Work includes journal entries, bank reconciliations, and preparing financial statements for Real Estate Partners.

What you will do

  • Prepare and post routine journal entries adhering to US GAAP policies
  • Execute bank reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
  • Complete monthly balance sheet account reconciliations
  • Assist with maintenance of the fixed asset subledger
  • Assist the AP function by entering vendor invoices and reconciling statements
  • Determine month end accruals
  • Prepare monthly financial statements for Real Estate Partners
  • Prepare basic accruals and schedules for close procedures
  • Complete indirect tax filings
  • Support the Tax team by gathering data for tax filings

Required qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field
  • Working knowledge of accounting
  • 3+ years of professional accounting experience
  • CPA or CPA candidate
  • Strong communication skills
  • Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in high-volume processes
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Collaborative team approach

Nice to have

  • Interest in leveraging technology and AI tools to streamline accounting processes

Benefits

  • Healthcare benefits
  • 401(k) plan
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage
  • Basic life insurance
  • Stock option plan
  • Bonus plans

Before you apply

  • Metropolis may utilize an automated employment decision tool (AEDT) to assess or evaluate candidacy

About the company

Metropolis is creating artificial intelligence to make the real world responsive. They are building an ecosystem of technologies at the intersection of parking, mobility, and real estate.

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