Senior Financial Analyst

Do Not Apply - Senior Financial Analyst 1/12/2026, 11:35:32 AM

Chicago

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This position is remote (along with all of our Bench Prep positions).

Within the Accounting function at Bench Prep, you’ll play a pivotal role in our finance team. Your focus will be on maintaining accurate financial records, preparing reports, analyzing data, and ensuring regulatory compliance. You’ll contribute to budgeting, forecasting, audits, and process improvements, supporting our financial health and strategic decision‑making. The ideal candidate has a strong background in accounting, financial analysis, and reporting, with excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate financial information effectively across the organization.

Proactivity, problem‑solving abilities, and a commitment to continuous improvement are also essential.

• Manage accounting function including account reconciliations, journal entries, AR, AP, and billing analysis.
• Analyze and review company expenditures, confirming proper allocation of expenses to.widget departments, and reporting to these departments as necessary.
• Review transactions to ensure accounting treatment is in accordance with GAAP and company policies and procedures.
• Analyze billing transactions to ensure proper allocation of revenue recognition policies.
• Review general ledger accounts and make all necessary journal entries, including posting monthly, quarterly, and yearly accruals.
• Assist in building financial statements, including balance sheet, income statement, and changes in financial position, as well as budget variance analysis.
• Assist in the design and preparation of budgets for management review.
• Prepare year‑end schedules for the annual tax returns.
• Look for ways to improve accounting processes and procedures.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting; CPA preferred.
• 3‑5 years (Staff Accountant) or 5‑8 years (Sr Accountant) in accounting or auditing; public accounting experience preferred.
• Team As with a positive attitude toward contributing and learning.
• Thorough knowledge and experience in financial statement preparation,. GAAP, and revenue recognition.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work well independently and in a team environment.
• Self‑starter, quick learner, and capacity to multitask regularly.
• Detail‑oriented with excellent organizational skills and deadline‑driven.
• Capacity to thrive in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong sense of ownership and following through to completion.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Experience working in accounting systems such as Net Suite, Intacct, Quick Books, etc., strongly preferred.

Note:

We know that excellent candidates can have all sorts of backgrounds and experiences, so please don’t hesitate to apply even if you don’t meet 100 % of the listed requirements. And check out our blog post to learn more about inclusion at Bench Prep in the Engineering team.

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