Staff Accountant

Posted 15 Days Ago
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Chicago, IL
Hybrid
1-3 Years Experience
eCommerce • Food • Sales • Software
Grubhub connects millions of diners with the food they love from their favorite local restaurants.
The Role
The Staff Accountant will manage month-end closing activities, prepare reconciliations, variance analyses, and assist with audit reports. Responsibilities include collaboration with management, maintaining internal controls, and performing financial analysis to support operational strategy.
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About The Opportunity
We're all about connecting hungry diners with our network of over 300,000 restaurants nationwide. Innovative technology, user-friendly platforms and streamlined delivery capabilities set us apart and make us an industry leader in the world of online food ordering. When you join our team, you become part of a community that works together to innovate, solve problems, grow, work hard and have a ton of fun in the process!
Why Work For Us
Grubhub is a place where authentically fun culture meets innovation and teamwork. We believe in empowering people and opening doors for new opportunities. If you're looking for a place that values strong relationships, embraces diverse ideas-all while having fun together-Grubhub is the place for you!
About the Opportunity
The ideal Staff Accountant will possess keen attention to detail and a strong analytical mindset. Beyond handling reporting, analysis, and general accounting, you will collaborate with management to drive strategic and operational goals. At Grubhub , our finance team not only manages daily finances, but also embraces a growth mindset to enhance all areas of the business. Reporting to the Manager of Financial Reporting, you will support critical financial processes and month-end tasks for one of North America's largest restaurant marketplace companies. Your work will directly impact decision-making and operational strategy, requiring strong problem-solving skills, effective communication, and a proactive approach to learning and new challenges.
The Impact You Will Make

  • Perform monthly closing activities, including preparation of journal entries, reconciliations, and reports.
  • Prepare variance analyses for select accounts for monthly and quarterly reviews, year-end audit, and annual report.
  • Assist the Senior and/or Accounting manager with external and internal audit reports and schedules.
  • Prepare detailed narratives of all procedures to maintain and strengthen internal quality controls
  • Perform ad-hoc data analysis and/or financial analysis as part of small and large initiatives across the organization.


What you Bring to the Table

  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting (preferred) or Finance
  • A minimum of 2 years of experience in accounting-related roles, including bookkeeping, invoicing, accounts payable, or other operational finance support.
  • Is driven by their attention to detail and passion for process and reporting accuracy
  • Propensity to take ownership of areas of responsibility
  • Ability to multi-task with shifting priorities and deadlines; with attention to detail and an ability to work both independently and in a team environment
  • Intermediate experience with Excel and/or Google Sheets


Got These? Even Better

  • Familiarity with Workday, FloQast, SQL
  • Public company audit experience
  • Some progression through the CPA program (or a desire to enter the program) or related certification


And Of Course, Perks!

  • Flexible PTO. Grubhub employees enjoy a generous amount of time to recharge.
  • Health and Wellness. Excellent medical, dental and vision benefits, 401k matching, employee network groups and paid parental leave are just a few of our programs to support your overall well-being.
  • Compensation. You'll receive a great compensation package with eligibility for generous incentives, bonuses, commission, or RSUs (role-specific).
  • Free Meals. Our employees get a weekly Grubhub credit to enjoy and support local restaurants.
  • Social Impact. At Grubhub we believe in giving back through programs like the Grubhub Community Fund . Employees are also given paid time off each year to support the causes that are important to them.


Grubhub is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome diversity and encourage a workplace that is just as diverse as the customers we serve. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. If you're applying for a job in the U.S. and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an email to [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and contact information. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
If you are a resident of the State of California and would like a copy of our CA privacy notice, please email [email protected].

Top Skills

Excel
Google Sheets
SQL

What the Team is Saying

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The Company
HQ: Chicago, IL
10,000 Employees
Hybrid Workplace
Year Founded: 2004

What We Do

Grubhub is part of Just Eat Takeaway.com (LSE: JET, AMS: TKWY), and is a leading U.S. food ordering and delivery marketplace. Dedicated to connecting diners with the food they love from their favorite local restaurants, Grubhub elevates food ordering through innovative restaurant technology, easy-to-use platforms, and an improved delivery experience. Grubhub features more than 375,000 restaurant partners in over 4,000 U.S. cities.

Why Work With Us

Our teams thrive in a fast paced environment that strives to reflect the diversity of our customers and the communities we serve. We value curiosity and data-driven mindsets to empower each other to think like owners, and innovate like entrepreneurs all while maintaining a healthy work-life balance and offering opportunities for professional growth

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Hybrid Workspace

Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.

We offer a flexible working environment where we value our in-person culture, while balancing the needs of our people with the needs of the business.

Typical time on-site: Flexible
HQChicago, IL
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