Senior Accountant

Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

$75K/yr – $80K/yrFull time

Posted 5 weeks ago

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Job Description

Position Summary

Scale Marketing is seeking a Senior Accountant to support the accounting function through accurate general ledger management, account reconciliations, journal entries, and financial close activities. This role helps maintain reliable financial records, supports reporting needs, and contributes to the improvement of accounting processes and internal controls. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and able to work collaboratively across Finance and other internal teams.

Key Responsibilities

General Ledger Management

• Maintain the accuracy and completeness of the general ledger in accordance with GAAP and

company policy.

• Oversee the chart of accounts structure and ensure proper classification of transactions.

• Review and analyze GL activity for anomalies, coding issues, and unusual variances; escalate

findings as appropriate.

Journal Entries

• Prepare, review, and post standard and non-standard journal entries, including accruals, deferrals,

prepaid amortization, depreciation, and reclassifications.

• Ensure journal entries are properly supported with appropriate documentation and approvals.

• Maintain recurring journal entry schedules and manage monthly accrual processes.

• Assist in identifying and correcting errors through timely correcting entries.

Account Reconciliations

• Perform timely and accurate reconciliations for a wide range of balance sheet accounts, including

bank accounts, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, accrued liabilities, intercompany accounts, and

deferred revenue.

• Investigate and resolve reconciling items and outstanding discrepancies on a timely basis.

• Maintain and enforce standardized reconciliation templates and schedules.

• Coordinate with AP, AR, and Payroll teams to ensure subledger agreement with the general

ledger.

Financial Close & Reporting

• Participate in month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes; meet all close

deadlines.

• Prepare and distribute financial reports, variance analyses, and supporting schedules for

management review.

• Assist in the preparation of financial statements and supporting footnote disclosures.

• Provide documentation and analysis to support external audits as needed.

Process Improvement & Compliance

• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes, improve accuracy, and enhance

internal controls.

• Document accounting policies and procedures for assigned areas.

• Ensure compliance with company policies, GAAP, and applicable regulatory requirements.

• Mentor and provide guidance to junior accounting staff as needed.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

• Minimum of 4–6 years of progressive accounting experience, with strong general ledger and

reconciliation expertise.

• Thorough knowledge of U.S. GAAP and accounting principles.

• Demonstrated experience preparing and reviewing journal entries in an ERP environment (e.g.,

NetSuite, QuickBooks).

• Advanced in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and complex formulas.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced close environment.

Preferred

• Public accounting experience (Big 4 or regional firm).

• Familiarity with SOX compliance and internal control frameworks.

• Marketing agency experience is a plus.

Core Competencies

• Accuracy & Attention to Detail

• Accountability

• Analytical Thinking

• Collaboration

• Clear Communication

What We Value in Our People

  • Curiosity
  • Honesty
  • Integrity
  • Respect for Peers and the Process
  • Diversity, equity and inclusion
  • A collaborative, team-oriented mindset
  • A commitment to treating client business with care and ownership

Benefits & Perks

  • Comprehensive benefits package, including health, vision, and dental insurance, with generous
  • 401(k) employer contribution.
  • Ongoing education & training opportunities.
  • Hybrid work environment with an open office and casual atmosphere.
  • Company-sponsored events and team-building experiences.

Compensation

Scale Marketing will consider a variety of factors when determining compensation for this role, including experience, skills, and qualifications. The anticipated salary range for this position is $75-$80K.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Scale Marketing is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Reasonable Accommodation

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities during the application process and in employment. If you require assistance or accommodation, please let us know.

About Scale Marketing

Scale Marketing is a collective of professionals who bring unique business and media experience together to drive client success. We dive into our client’s customer data and historic media buys to understand where a business has been and optimize strategy to bring it closer toward where the client wants to go. We buy media strategically and efficiently, and produce creative work designed to meet specific KPIs. With robust data and analytics expertise, Scale’s job is never done – we are constantly testing, analyzing, updating and optimizing based on how business flows. We attribute our success to how we treat our clients and each other, and we are always looking for subject-matter experts to join our team.

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Scale Marketing

Scale is a marketing laboratory. We’re businessmen and entrepreneurs guided by 20+ years of marketing and business success yet grounded enough to stay agile in today’s dynamic marketing arena. We combine passions in media, creativity, technology and data -- along with a healthy dose of common sense -- to achieve what our partners want most — business results. Scale Marketing doesn't want to be your agency. Agencies are a thing of the past. We want to be your nimble, tech savvy, open and collaborative marketing partner.

Founded in 2014
Chicago, Illinois, USA
74 employees (24 in marketing)