Senior Accountant - Provi
View Company Profile- Job Title
- Senior Accountant
- Job Location
- Chicago, IL
- Job Description
- The Senior Accountant oversees payroll accounting, benefits accounting, and core general ledger responsibilities while supporting month-end close and financial reporting process. This role requires strong technical accounting knowledge, experience with multi-state payroll, and the ability to operate independently in a fast-paced environment.This position plays a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, strengthening internal controls, supporting audit readiness, and driving process improvements across payroll and accounting workflows.Payroll & Benefits Accounting
- Own end-to-end payroll accounting for multi-state payroll, including salary, commissions,bonuses, and related accruals
- Partner with HR and process payroll in coordination with ADP; ensure accuracy and compliance
- Prepare and post payroll journal entries and allocations
- Reconcile payroll tax liabilities and benefit payable accounts on a monthly basis
- Oversee timely payroll tax filings and proactively resolve agency notices
- Own year-end payroll reporting, including W-2s, 941s, and state filings
- Ensure payroll-related internal controls are designed and operating effectively
Reconciliations & Close Support- Own assigned areas of the month-end close process, including preparation of journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations
- Investigate and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner
- Analyze expense trends and provide variance explanations
- Escalate issues that could impact payroll accuracy or close deadlines
- Prepare bank statement reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
- Ensure compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies
- Support Accounts Payable operations and review of journal entries during month-end close
- Escalate complex, non-routine, or technical accounting matters to senior accounting leadership as appropriate
Audit & Compliance- Prepare audit support for assigned GL accounts
- Maintain thorough documentation supporting financial statement balances
- Support external audit, tax, and regulatory inquiries
- Identify, recommend, and implement process improvements across payroll and accounting workflows
- Develop, document, and maintain accounting procedures
What You’ll Bring- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
- 3+ years of progressive experience within an accounting and finance function (public accounting experience a plus)
- Strong Excel skills
- Experience with ERP systems (NetSuite preferred)
- Strong understanding of GAAP and internal controls
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage and meet multiple deadlines
- Experience with multi-state payroll and payroll tax compliance preferred
- Ability to operate independently and manage core accounting processes with minimal oversight
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Provi Company Size
Between 100 - 200 employees
Provi Founded Year
2016
Provi Total Amount Raised
$124,850,000
Provi Funding Rounds
View funding detailsSeries C
$75,000,000 USD
Series B
$25,000,000 USD
Series A
$20,000,000 USD
Seed
$3,500,000 USD
Seed
$1,350,000 USD