Jellyvision is hiring a Staff Accountant

Jellyvision’s headquarters is in Chicago, and, post-COVID, many of us will be returning to the Chicago offices (by choice, not requirement -- our philosophy is “Flexible First”).  But this position is also eligible for work by a remote employee out of CA, FL, GA, IL, KY, MA, MI, MN, NY, NC, OH, OR, PA, TX, UT, WA, or WI.

Who we are

We at Jellyvision are the proud parents of ALEX, an interactive employee communications platform that makes choosing (and using) employee benefits easier and more enjoyable. Our credo is a simple one: be helpful. And we think the best way to achieve that is with a staff that reflects the vast range of ideas, perspectives, and experiences of the millions of people who use our products. 

How you’ll help

As Jellyvision grows, we need a Staff Accountant with a serious knack for accounting and passion for technology to join our team.  You will work with the accounting and finance side of the house on a wide variety of projects and play a critical role in managing the finances of one of Chicago’s best tech companies.

What you’ll do 

• Participate in the monthly, quarterly and annual close processes 
• Assist with revenue recognition and deferred income reconciliations
• Play a support role in A/R, A/P, and treasury management 
• Perform critical tasks to support our annual financial audit and tax processes
• Identify opportunities to implement more efficient and accurate procedures; research and recommend software solutions that can replace manual processes
• Maintain fixed asset, prepaid, and revenue schedules
• Document, monitor and strengthen internal controls
• Lead ad hoc accounting and finance projects - including strategic analysis and systems implementations
• Prepare, analyze and present financial reports as requested

Experience & Skills

 Minimum required: 

• 3 year Accounting of Finance academic program
• Working knowledge of GAAP and accounting best practices
• CPA is a plus, but not a firm requirement

Skills:

• Financial acumen
• Attention to detail
• Business insight
• Accountability
• Effective communication
• Collaborative
• Tech savvy

Anything else?

Jellyvision is committed to fostering a more inclusive workplace where people across all dimensions of diversity and intersectionality, including, but not limited to race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, neuro-diversity, gender identity, gender expression, sex, or country of origin are welcomed, valued, and celebrated! We have an opportunity to increase representation at all levels and need your unique talents, background and perspectives. We look forward to your contributions to our team.

Thanks for your interest in Jellyvision!