Senior Accountant

Overview

Metropolis is an artificial intelligence company that uses computer vision technology to enable frictionless, checkout-free experiences. We are reimagining parking to enable millions of consumers to drive in and drive out, and we aim to power checkout-free experiences anywhere you go to make everyday living remarkable.

Metropolis is looking for a Senior Accountant to work under the direction of an Accounting Manager, maintaining general ledger accounts and related activities to produce financial statements in accordance with GAAP. This role supports a transformative initiative to modernize accounting operations by developing and implementing core process automation and a scalable infrastructure with real-time analytics. Responsibilities include daily accounting tasks and month-end close, account reconciliations, reviewing classifications, preparing journal entries, analyzing business transactions, and delivering financial reports.

The Senior Accountant will assist in year-end close, budgeting variance analysis, and the annual audit. The candidate will leverage AI and Robotic Process Automation (RPA) to streamline workflows, automate repetitive tasks, and introduce intelligent capabilities for improved efficiency and accuracy. This is a hybrid role, working four days per week from our Nashville, New York, or Chicago office.

• Complete month-end close activities accurately and according to department deadlines
• Prepare and post journal entries
• Record accruals, expense allocations, and month-end true-ups
• Collect, analyze, and record data to general ledger system
• Utilize AI and automation to improve existing daily processes
• Maintain financial historical records by filing accounting documents and related support
• Work closely with internal and external departments to ensure financial transactions are properly recorded and complete
• Assist with the monthly budgetary process for reporting and variance analysis; review and reconcile balance sheet accounts monthly
• Answer accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data
• Participate in year-end audit to compile and prepare supporting schedules, work papers, and financial reports

• 3+ years of accounting experience
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting from an accredited university
• CPA candidate with successful passed exam parts or CPA certification
• AI and Robotic Process Automation capability to streamline daily routines and tasks
• Ability to manage time for multiple tasks to meet established deadlines
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work with a low-ego, highly collaborative, cross-functional team

• Experience in real estate

Metropolis Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. We make all hiring decisions based on merit, qualifications, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity or sexual orientation), national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law.