Senior Accountant

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Who we are:

At its best, local government is a unifying force with the power to dramatically improve lives. Govtech-company CityBase is helping smart people build intelligent government, working with cities, counties, utilities, and states to create a place as dynamic as the people who live in it, work in it, and contribute to it. Accessible and responsive, adaptive and efficient, our cloud-based platform is digitizing the city-hall experience and impacting constituents nationwide.

 

We make it easy for people to see and manage all of their local or state business in one place — online, on the phone or in person at a payment center. Streamlining the process means more people pay, more quickly.

 

What we are looking for:

As Senior Accountant, you will have an opportunity to rapidly develop your accounting and analysis skills in a fast-paced and technology-driven environment. Our team is small, but nimble so being a quick learner is a must! This person will report to the Accounting Manager.

 

Responsibilities:

  • Manage accounting function including account reconciliations, journal entries, AR, AP, & Billing.
  • Analysis and review of company expenditures, confirming proper allocation of expenses to the various departments, and reporting to the various departments as necessary.
  • Review transactions to assure accounting treatment is in accordance with GAAP and company policies & procedures.
  • Analyzing billing transactions to ensure proper allocation of revenue recognition policies.
  • Review general ledger accounts and making all necessary journal entries including posting monthly, quarterly and yearly accruals.
  • Assist in building financial statements including balance sheet, income statement and changes in financial position, as well as budget variance analysis.
  • Assisting in the design and preparation of budgets for review by management.
  • Preparing year-end schedules for the annual tax returns.
  • Providing necessary support for external auditors.
  • Seeking ways to improve upon accounting processes and procedures.
  • Assisting with and handling special projects as needed

 

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting; CPA preferred.
  • 2-4 years in accounting or auditing; public accounting experience preferred.
  • Team player with a positive attitude towards contributing and learning.
  • Thorough knowledge and experience in the areas of financial statement preparation, GAAP, SOX, and revenue recognition.
  • Strong verbal/written communication skills.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work well independently and in a team environment.
  • Self-starter, quick learner, and ability to multi-task on a regular basis.
  • Detail oriented with excellent organizational skills and deadline driven.
  • Capacity to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong sense of ownership on issues and following through to completion.
  • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
  • Experience working in NetSuite, Quickbooks and Concur strongly preferred.
  • Manage Accounting Intern

 

The Rewards

  • Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401(k) (currently no match)
  • Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Flexible Spending Account, Pre-tax Commuter Program, company-paid short-term and long-term disability and life insurance
  • Unlimited PTO
  • Paid parental leave
  • Fitness membership stipend

 

 CityBase is one of the GTY Technology group of six companies (NASDAQ:GTYH), which was formed in 2019. A GovTech 100 Company, GTY is a leading provider of intuitive cloud-based suites of solutions for state and local governments, spanning functions in procurement, payments, grants management, budgeting and permitting. 

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363 West Erie Street, Chicago, IL 60654

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