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Senior Accountant

Beyondfinance · Chicago, IL · Posted Jul 8, 2026

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At Beyond Finance, we've made it our mission to help everyday Americans escape the endless cycle of crippling debt and step into a brighter financial future. Through compassionate, individualized care, a culture focused on compliance and ethics, supportive user-centric technology, and customized financial solutions, we've helped over 1 million clients on their path to a brighter future.

While we're proud of what we've already accomplished, we're searching for new collaborators to help us get to the next level! If you're looking to join a forward-thinking, rapidly growing organization with helping people as its number one goal, we want to hear from you.

About the Role

As a Senior Accountant you will be an essential member of the Accounting and Finance team at Beyond Finance. This position requires someone with meticulous attention to detail, the highest ethical standards, and the ability to clearly communicate complex financial information to individuals across various departments. This role requires a solid foundation in U.S. GAAP and a passion for financial operational excellence. The ideal candidate will have the ability to thrive in an environment of rapid change, work effectively within cross-functional teams, be highly resourceful and deliver under tight deadlines.

What You'll Do

Performs monthly, quarterly, and yearly close functions for the presentation of financial statements

Prepare monthly lender and investor reporting, including financial statement packages

Records journal entries for payroll activities ensuring accuracy by subsidiary, account, department, and location

Record quarterly and annual accruals, including bonuses and commissions, ensuring proper period recognition and reconciliation to supporting calculations

Manages the general ledger impact of employee benefits including the contributions, withholdings, and funding of accounts while collaborating with HR to ensure completeness and accuracy

Account for current and new leases under ASC 842, including right-of-use assets and lease liabilities

Account for internal-use and capitalized software development costs under ASC 350-40, including tracking eligible project costs, recording capitalized amounts, and managing the related amortization

Participates in the banking operations process by recording the daily cash inflows and outflows and performing the related bank reconciliations for assigned accounts

Contributes to the revenue recognition process by recording various revenue and deferred revenues, creating client invoices, recording client payments, reconciling accounts, and producing reports on the results

Prepare intercompany revenue billing and allocate intercompany expenses to the appropriate entity, ensuring accurate cost assignment and timely billing

Identify process improvements and assist in the implementation of subsequent process changes and the drafting of policies and procedures

Handles ad hoc tasks as requested

Assist in the audit process including coordinating with the external auditors regarding queries that arise, preparing the relevant analysis for audit support, and being the contact person during the audit fieldwork for relevant accounts and processes

What We Look For

Bachelor’s (B.A./B.S.) or master’s degree in accounting, Finance, or other related major

3 – 6 years’ experience in Accounting and Finance operations

Have a strong understanding of internal control environment relevant for a financial institution

Have a strong understanding of accounting standards (U.S. GAAP) and research accounting issues to ensure that the accounts are in compliance with the accounting standards

Experience in financial records maintenance and reporting

Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills

Strong attention to detail, demonstrated integrity and professionalism

Experience with NetSuite or similar ERP

CPA license or experience working with a major public accounting firm will be a plus

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The base annual salary range is listed below. This role is eligible for additional incentives, including an annual bonus.

Base Salary Range

$95,000 $115,000 USD

Why Join Us?

While you make a difference for others, we’ll work to make a difference for you, providing an uplifting, collaborative work environment and benefits that reflect your value to us. For eligible full-time employees, we offer:

Considerable employer contributions for health, dental, and vision programs

Generous PTO, paid holidays, and paid parental leave

401(k) matching program

Merit advancement opportunities

Career development training

And finally, our team spirit and culture! We cultivate an environment of community, connection, and belonging across our entire organization.

Beyond Finance does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies in response to job positions. No fee will be paid to their parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to Beyond Finance employee…

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