Accountant

Codal

$75K — $105K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of progressive accounting experience
  • Strong command of GAAP and accounting best practices
  • Hands-on experience with QuickBooks, Sage, Brex, and Bill.com
  • Advanced Excel skills for financial analysis
  • Awareness of compliance and tax regulations
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
  • Experience in professional services is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and review financial statements in accordance with GAAP
  • Manage full-cycle accounting including journal entries and reconciliations
  • Lead month-end and year-end close processes
  • Partner with leadership on budgeting and forecasting
  • Develop and refine accounting policies for efficiency
  • Collaborate with external financial teams

Benefits

  • Global agency with diverse team across the US, UK, and India
  • Company events for team building and relaxation
  • Office snacks, drinks, and advanced hydration options
  • Comprehensive insurance offerings including Medical and Dental
  • Generous 401k match
  • Recreational sports leagues for team engagement
  • Prime downtown Chicago office with numerous amenities
  • Hybrid work environment for collaboration
Full Job Description
Codal is searching for an Accountant to manage core accounting functions, ensure the accuracy of financial reporting, and support strategic financial decisions across the organization. To ensure success, you should have extensive experience with full-cycle accounting, financial analysis, and process improvement. This role involves maintaining high quality and standards across all financial operations to support Codal's continued growth. Please note: this role is only open to candidates in Chicago and the Chicagoland area. Key Responsibilities • Financial Reporting: Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness. • General Ledger Management: Own the full-cycle accounting process, including journal entries, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and account reconciliations. • Month-End & Year-End Close: Lead close processes, performing variance analysis, and resolving discrepancies to deliver clean, reliable financials. • Budgeting & Forecasting: Partner with leadership to develop budgets, financial plans, and ad hoc reports to support data-driven decision-making. • Process Improvement: Develop and refine accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to drive operational efficiency and scalability. • Collaboration and Vendor Management: Collaborate globally with our outside financial team. Ideal Candidate Skills • Experience: 3+ years of progressive, hands-on accounting experience with increasing responsibility • Industry Experience: Prior experience working in an agency or professional services environment • Technical Knowledge: Strong command of GAAP and accounting best practices; experience with project-based accounting or revenue recognition • Systems Proficiency: Hands-on experience with QuickBooks, ERP platforms Sage, Brex, and Bill.com; advanced Excel skills. • Analytical Mindset: Proven ability to identify financial trends, resolve discrepancies, and translate data into actionable insights. • Standards: Commitment to maintaining high standards of accuracy, compliance, and financial integrity across all deliverables. • Compliance & Tax: Awareness of federal, state, and local tax regulations; assist with tax preparation, filings, and audit support. • Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance. Need another reason to hit the "apply" button? • Codal is a global agency with over 200 employees, and offices in the US, UK, and India • We regularly host happy hours, dinners, excursions, and other company events to unwind after a hard day at work • Office snacks and drinks + a fancy Bevi water machine with flavored water • We offer Medical, Life, Dental/Vision, and many more insurance types • Employer 401k match - 4% • A recreational group that regularly competes in city leagues for softball and volleyball • An office in the heart of downtown Chicago with a gym, food court, Walgreens, rooftop bar, outdoor sports court, and other amenities • Working hybrid for in-person collaboration and sprint-planning days We continually review ranges to address skills, experience and markets. Base salaries are determined during our interview process, by assessing a number of factors that include but aren't limited to, a candidate's experience and skills relative to the scope and responsibilities of the position Pay range $75,000-$105,000 USD Note: Codal only communicates with candidates through official [redacted].com email addresses. We never request payment during the hiring process. Please be vigilant regarding recruitment scams.

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