Sr. Accountant - Careers at Robert Half
Robert Half
Sr. Accountant - Careers at Robert Half
Job Description
Sr. Accountant - Hybrid Role in Chicago, IL at Robert Half
Join a dynamic Managed Service Provider (MSP) as a Sr. Accountant through Robert Half's premier staffing solutions. This hybrid position in Chicago, Illinois, offers a competitive salary of $80,000-$85,000 plus bonus, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to drive financial excellence in a fast-scaling tech environment. If you're a GAAP-savvy accounting professional with MSP or SaaS experience, especially in subscription billing and Autotask integrations, this role is your next career step. Apply now by sending your resume to john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m.
About the Role
As the Sr. Accountant, you'll be the financial backbone of an innovative MSP delivering subscription-based IT services, professional services automation (PSA), and remote monitoring. Reporting to finance leadership, you'll handle complex financial accounting, revenue management, AP/AR oversight, and internal controls. This hybrid role blends in-office collaboration in Chicago with remote flexibility, ideal for senior accountants seeking impact in a growth-oriented firm. Leverage your expertise in financial reporting, billing reconciliations, and process optimization to support scaling operations and ensure GAAP-compliant accuracy.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Accounting & Reporting
Drive core financial operations with precision:
- Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements per GAAP standards.
- Oversee general ledger entries, weekly cash reconciliations, accruals, and adjustments.
- Maintain the chart of accounts for accurate revenue, expense, and asset classification.
- Lead month-end and year-end closes for timely, error-free reporting.
- Prepare for audits and liaise with external auditors seamlessly.
MSP-Specific Billing & Revenue Management
Excel in the nuances of recurring revenue models:
- Manage accounting for subscription services, contracts, and usage-based billing.
- Integrate and oversee PSA (Autotask) and RMM systems for billing data integrity.
- Analyze customer contracts for terms, schedules, and margins.
- Resolve billing issues and spearhead process enhancements.
Accounts Payable/Receivable & Expense Management
Ensure efficient cash flow and compliance:
- Supervise full AP/AR cycles, payments, and collections.
- Handle vendor invoices for cloud, software, and IT procurement with proper coding.
- Process employee expense reports accurately and promptly.
- Deliver monthly expense analyses with variance explanations.
Internal Controls & Process Improvement
Build scalable financial infrastructure:
- Enhance controls and standardize procedures amid company growth.
- Uphold compliance in governance, tax, and regulations.
Required Qualifications
To thrive, bring:
- Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance; CPA preferred.
- 5+ years senior experience, ideally in MSP/SaaS with Autotask.
- GAAP mastery, revenue recognition, and audit readiness.
- Analytical prowess for billing, AP/AR, and variances.
- Process improvement mindset and hybrid work readiness in Chicago.
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Why Join Us
Robert Half places you in a rewarding MSP role with $80k-$85k base + bonus, medical/vision/dental/life/disability benefits, and hybrid flexibility. Grow with a scaling team, refine processes, and advance your career in Chicago's vibrant finance scene. This is more than a job—it's a platform for financial leadership. Apply today! (748 words)
Locations
- Chicago, Illinois, United States
Salary
80,000 - 85,000 USD / yearly
80,000 - 85,000 USD / yearly
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- GAAP complianceintermediate
- Financial statement preparationintermediate
- General ledger managementintermediate
- Cash reconciliationsintermediate
- Month-end and year-end closeintermediate
- Audit preparationintermediate
- Subscription revenue accountingintermediate
- Autotask PSA/RMM integrationsintermediate
- Billing discrepancy resolutionintermediate
- AP/AR supervisionintermediate
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (experience)
- 5+ years of senior accounting experience, preferably in MSP or SaaS environments (experience)
- CPA certification preferred (experience)
- Proficiency in GAAP and financial reporting (experience)
- Experience with Autotask or similar PSA/RMM systems (experience)
- Strong knowledge of subscription-based billing and revenue recognition (experience)
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills (experience)
- Proven ability to manage AP/AR cycles and collections (experience)
- Experience strengthening internal controls and process improvements (experience)
- Hybrid work eligibility in Chicago, IL area (experience)
Responsibilities
- Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP
- Complete and oversee general ledger entries, weekly cash reconciliations, accruals, and adjustments
- Maintain chart of accounts and ensure accurate classification of revenues, expenses, and assets
- Support month-end and year-end close processes for timely reporting
- Assist with audit preparation and coordinate with external auditors
- Manage recurring revenue accounting for subscription services, contracts, and usage-based billing
- Oversee PSA and RMM system integrations (Autotask) for accurate billing data
- Review customer contracts for financial terms, billing schedules, and margin analysis
- Lead resolution of billing discrepancies and implement process improvements
- Supervise AP/AR cycles, collections, and customer credit management
- Review vendor invoices for cloud services, software subscriptions, and IT procurement
- Manage employee expense reports for accuracy and timely processing
- Prepare monthly expense analysis reports and explain significant variations
- Strengthen internal accounting controls and develop standardized procedures
- Maintain compliance with corporate governance, tax, and regulatory requirements
Benefits
- general: Competitive salary range of $80,000 - $85,000 plus performance bonus
- general: Comprehensive medical insurance
- general: Vision and dental coverage
- general: Life insurance
- general: Disability insurance
- general: Hybrid work arrangement
- general: Professional growth opportunities at a scaling MSP
- general: Supportive team environment with process improvement focus
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Job Description
Sr. Accountant - Hybrid Role in Chicago, IL at Robert Half
Join a dynamic Managed Service Provider (MSP) as a Sr. Accountant through Robert Half's premier staffing solutions. This hybrid position in Chicago, Illinois, offers a competitive salary of $80,000-$85,000 plus bonus, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to drive financial excellence in a fast-scaling tech environment. If you're a GAAP-savvy accounting professional with MSP or SaaS experience, especially in subscription billing and Autotask integrations, this role is your next career step. Apply now by sending your resume to john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m.
About the Role
As the Sr. Accountant, you'll be the financial backbone of an innovative MSP delivering subscription-based IT services, professional services automation (PSA), and remote monitoring. Reporting to finance leadership, you'll handle complex financial accounting, revenue management, AP/AR oversight, and internal controls. This hybrid role blends in-office collaboration in Chicago with remote flexibility, ideal for senior accountants seeking impact in a growth-oriented firm. Leverage your expertise in financial reporting, billing reconciliations, and process optimization to support scaling operations and ensure GAAP-compliant accuracy.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Accounting & Reporting
Drive core financial operations with precision:
- Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements per GAAP standards.
- Oversee general ledger entries, weekly cash reconciliations, accruals, and adjustments.
- Maintain the chart of accounts for accurate revenue, expense, and asset classification.
- Lead month-end and year-end closes for timely, error-free reporting.
- Prepare for audits and liaise with external auditors seamlessly.
MSP-Specific Billing & Revenue Management
Excel in the nuances of recurring revenue models:
- Manage accounting for subscription services, contracts, and usage-based billing.
- Integrate and oversee PSA (Autotask) and RMM systems for billing data integrity.
- Analyze customer contracts for terms, schedules, and margins.
- Resolve billing issues and spearhead process enhancements.
Accounts Payable/Receivable & Expense Management
Ensure efficient cash flow and compliance:
- Supervise full AP/AR cycles, payments, and collections.
- Handle vendor invoices for cloud, software, and IT procurement with proper coding.
- Process employee expense reports accurately and promptly.
- Deliver monthly expense analyses with variance explanations.
Internal Controls & Process Improvement
Build scalable financial infrastructure:
- Enhance controls and standardize procedures amid company growth.
- Uphold compliance in governance, tax, and regulations.
Required Qualifications
To thrive, bring:
- Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance; CPA preferred.
- 5+ years senior experience, ideally in MSP/SaaS with Autotask.
- GAAP mastery, revenue recognition, and audit readiness.
- Analytical prowess for billing, AP/AR, and variances.
- Process improvement mindset and hybrid work readiness in Chicago.
SEO keywords: Sr. Accountant jobs Chicago, GAAP Accountant, MSP Finance roles, Autotask Accounting, Hybrid Accounting jobs IL.
Why Join Us
Robert Half places you in a rewarding MSP role with $80k-$85k base + bonus, medical/vision/dental/life/disability benefits, and hybrid flexibility. Grow with a scaling team, refine processes, and advance your career in Chicago's vibrant finance scene. This is more than a job—it's a platform for financial leadership. Apply today! (748 words)
Locations
- Chicago, Illinois, United States
Salary
80,000 - 85,000 USD / yearly
80,000 - 85,000 USD / yearly
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- GAAP complianceintermediate
- Financial statement preparationintermediate
- General ledger managementintermediate
- Cash reconciliationsintermediate
- Month-end and year-end closeintermediate
- Audit preparationintermediate
- Subscription revenue accountingintermediate
- Autotask PSA/RMM integrationsintermediate
- Billing discrepancy resolutionintermediate
- AP/AR supervisionintermediate
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (experience)
- 5+ years of senior accounting experience, preferably in MSP or SaaS environments (experience)
- CPA certification preferred (experience)
- Proficiency in GAAP and financial reporting (experience)
- Experience with Autotask or similar PSA/RMM systems (experience)
- Strong knowledge of subscription-based billing and revenue recognition (experience)
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills (experience)
- Proven ability to manage AP/AR cycles and collections (experience)
- Experience strengthening internal controls and process improvements (experience)
- Hybrid work eligibility in Chicago, IL area (experience)
Responsibilities
- Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP
- Complete and oversee general ledger entries, weekly cash reconciliations, accruals, and adjustments
- Maintain chart of accounts and ensure accurate classification of revenues, expenses, and assets
- Support month-end and year-end close processes for timely reporting
- Assist with audit preparation and coordinate with external auditors
- Manage recurring revenue accounting for subscription services, contracts, and usage-based billing
- Oversee PSA and RMM system integrations (Autotask) for accurate billing data
- Review customer contracts for financial terms, billing schedules, and margin analysis
- Lead resolution of billing discrepancies and implement process improvements
- Supervise AP/AR cycles, collections, and customer credit management
- Review vendor invoices for cloud services, software subscriptions, and IT procurement
- Manage employee expense reports for accuracy and timely processing
- Prepare monthly expense analysis reports and explain significant variations
- Strengthen internal accounting controls and develop standardized procedures
- Maintain compliance with corporate governance, tax, and regulatory requirements
Benefits
- general: Competitive salary range of $80,000 - $85,000 plus performance bonus
- general: Comprehensive medical insurance
- general: Vision and dental coverage
- general: Life insurance
- general: Disability insurance
- general: Hybrid work arrangement
- general: Professional growth opportunities at a scaling MSP
- general: Supportive team environment with process improvement focus
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