Accountant II

Open Gov is the leader in AI and ERP solutions for local and state governments in the U.S. More than 2,000 cities, counties, state agencies, school districts, and special districts rely on the Open Gov Public Service Platform to operate efficiently, adapt to change, and strengthen the public trust. Category-leading products include enterprise asset management, procurement and contract management, accounting and budgeting, billing and revenue management, permitting and licensing, and transparency and open data.

These solutions come together in the Open Gov ERP, allowing public sector organizations to focus on priorities and deliver maximum ROI with every dollar and decision in sync. Learn about Open Gov’s mission to power more effective and accountable government and the vision of high-performance government for every community at

The Accountant plays a foundational role in that mission, delivering the accurate, timely financial data that enables Open Gov to grow and serve the public sector with integrity. Reporting to the Accounting Manager and based four days per week in our Chicago office, this role executes key GL accounting activities across monthly, quarterly, and annual close cycles while partnering with FP&A and operations to keep our financial reporting sharp and reliable.

• Execute general ledger accounting for assigned areas — including accruals, fixed assets, leases, prepaids, and intangibles — by recording journal entries, preparing reconciliations, and supporting variance analyses
• Contribute to monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities by completing assigned deliverables on time and within established procedures
• Partner with FP&A and cross-functional teams to gather information, resolve discrepancies, and support accurate and timely financial reporting
• Assist with external audit preparation by compiling supporting documentation and responding to auditor requests within assigned areas
• Support the maintenance of accounting policies and procedures, and surface ideas for workflow improvements within your area of ownership
• Research accounting guidance on assigned topics and prepare supporting documentation for manager review

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent work experience
• 1+ years of accounting experience in a public accounting or industry setting
• Foundational knowledge of US GAAP, financial statements, and core accounting principles
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and related products
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks within a close cycle
• Clear written and verbal communication skills; comfortable working cross-functionally with finance and non-finance stakeholders
• Comfortable using AI-native tools to accelerate accounting workflows, improve efficiency, and support data analysis

• Experience with Net Suite or a similar cloud-based ERP system
• Exposure to accruals, fixed assets, prepaids, or lease accounting
• CPA candidate status or active pursuit of CPA certification
• Background in a SaaS, technology, or high-growth company environment
• Familiarity with government technology or the public sector

Chicago, IL: $75,000 - $90,000

On target ranges above include base plus a portion of variable compensation that is earned based on company and individual performance.

The final compensation will be determined by a number of factors such as qualifications, expertise, and the candidate’s geographical location.

At Open Gov, public service is personal. We are passionate about our mission to power more effective and accountable government. Government that operates efficiently, adapts to change, and strengthens public trust. Some people say this is boring. We think it’s the core of our democracy.

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