Staff Accountant

Job Title: Staff Accountant
Company: Snapsheet
Job Location: Chicago, IL
Job Type: Full Time

About Snapsheet: Snapsheet exists to simplify claims. We leverage our expertise in virtual estimating and innovative claims management technology, transforming the end-to-end claims process - delivering faster, modern experiences for claims organizations of all sizes.

Snapsheet is currently searching for a bright, high-energy Staff Accountant to join our team! Problem-solvers, self-directors and bold thinkers are required. You are expected to quickly learn the technologies, strategies, and analytical techniques that will enable you to drive the continued success of the Finance Team. This is a tremendous opportunity to allow you to expand your accounting knowledge over a wide variety of topics and apply it to your everyday work. Our promote from within culture at Snapsheet can help to advance your career within Snapsheet and beyond.

What You'll Do Here:

• Perform month-end close tasks, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statement analysis
• Assist in our annual financial audit, including answering questions, performing analyses, and pulling support
• Play a key role in daily accounting record maintenance, including accurate recording of accounts payable, expense reporting, customer invoicing, and cash collections
• Record daily cash transactions and play a major role in collecting outstanding receivables
• Track and maintain the fixed asset ledger, and record monthly depreciation and obsolete equipment entries
• Responsible for weekly correspondence with banking institution to ensure compliance with bank covenants
• Drive continuous process improvement, documentation, and standardization within the functional area.
• Perform other related duties or ad hoc projects within the scope of responsibilities

What We Need From You:

• Bachelor’s in accounting or equivalent required
• Flexible work arrangement, in the office 2-3 days most weeks
• 1-3 years professional accounting experience
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP
• Demonstrated ability to conceptualize complex business issues and prepare relevant analysis
• Strong Excel skills and financial statement knowledge
• Ability to take initiative, work autonomously and handle multiple demands from multiple people
• Strong operational focus and aim to improve processes and find value-added solutions
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally to all levels
• Work effectively as a member of the team

Stuff We Like, But Don't Require:

• CPA, or working towards CPA
• Public Accounting Experience
• Experience with Intacct accounting software
• SaaS and service industry experience

Total Benefits: 

• Medical, dental and vision insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield 
• Flexible PTO and scheduling
• 4% 401k match program 
• Monthly internet stipend
• Employee Assistance Program: offers 6 visits with trained counselors per life incident 
• Yearly in-person events including our annual Summit and Roadshows
• Computer and equipment provided
• Snapsheet SWAG and mailers 

Snapsheet is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need assistance or accommodations, please let us know by emailing [email protected]. 

Snapsheet is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.