Senior Accountant

About the role

The Senior Accountant will own various general ledger accounting process areas within the monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities for the Company. This role serves as a trusted subject matter expert working cross-functionally across the organization to drive timely and accurate financial results. The Senior Accountant will develop, implement, and maintain accounting policies, internal controls, and procedures to support close requirements and scale with the business. This individual will partner cross-functionally with FP&A as well as operations teams across the organization to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting. The role will provide financial insights and reporting to internal stakeholders, including FP&A, and prepare support for the external audit while responding to various requests and inquiries. In addition, the Senior Accountant will independently identify, champion, and implement process improvements and automation initiatives within the accounting function.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Own day-to-day accounting for a variety of accounts including accruals, fixed assets, leases, prepaids, intangibles, and other GL accounting areas, recording journal entries, preparing reconciliations, and supporting analyses.
• Execute key aspects of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, completing financial reporting deliverables, including balance sheet reconciliations and income statement variance analysis.
• Develop, implement, and maintain accounting policies, internal controls, and procedures to support close requirements and scale with the business, including researching technical accounting guidance as needed.
• Partner cross-functionally with FP&A as well as operations teams across the organization to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Provide financial insights and reporting to internal stakeholders, including FP&A, and prepare support for the external audit and respond to various requests and inquiries.
• Independently identify, champion, and implement process improvements and automation initiatives within the accounting function.
• Serve as a key accounting resource on acquisition integration activities as OpenGov continues to grow through M&A.
• Maintain a detailed understanding of public sector accounting and financial reporting nuances to support mission-driven clients.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of financial systems, processes, and data integrity across the organization.
• Act as a primary point of contact for finance stakeholders regarding accounting process execution and close deliverables.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• 3-5 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a public accounting or high-growth SaaS/technology environment required.
• Solid command of US GAAP, financial statements, and reporting requirements required.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (NetSuite experience preferred) and strong Excel skills required.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills required.
• Experience with one or more of the following areas preferred: Accruals, Fixed Assets, Partner Fees, Leases, and Prepaids.
• Exceptional attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• CPA license (or active CPA candidate) preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a high standard of accuracy.
• Willingness to work from the Chicago office four days per week and collaborate effectively within a distributed team.

Nice to have

• Experience with one or more of the following areas preferred: Accruals, Fixed Assets, Partner Fees, Leases, and Prepaids.
• CPA license (or active CPA candidate) preferred.

Practical notes

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Location: Chicago, IL.

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Engagement: Full-time.

• Work schedule: On target ranges above include base plus a portion of variable compensation that is earned based on company and individual performance.
• The final compensation will be determined by a number of factors such as qualifications, expertise, and the candidate's geographical location.
• Why OpenGov?
• A Mission That Matters. At OpenGov, public service is personal. We are passionate about our mission to power more effective and accountable government. Government that operates efficiently, adapts to change, and strengthens public trust. Some people say this is boring. We think it's the core of our democracy.
• Opportunity to Innovate. The next great wave of innovation is unfolding with AI, and it will impact everything - from the way we work to the way governments interact with their residents. Join a trusted team with the passion, technology, and expertise to drive innovation and bring AI to local government. We've touched 2,000 communities so far, and we're just getting started.
• A Team of Passionate, Driven People. This isn't your typical 9-to-5 job; we operate in a fast-paced, results-driven environment where impact matters more than simply clocking in and out. Our global team of 800+ passionate people is spread across offices in the U.S. and internationally, and we are looking for people who are excited about building the future of government.
• Equal Opportunity Employer. OpenGov is an EOE and welcomes applicants of all backgrounds.
• Apply today to join our team and help shape the future of government efficiency and accountability.