Senior Accountant; Hybrid Chicago, IL

Company Overview

For 41 years, Rewards Network has helped restaurants grow revenue, increase traffic, and boost customer engagement through innovative financial, marketing services, and premier dining rewards programs. By offering unique card‑linked offers, we introduce diners to fantastic restaurant experiences, leveraging advanced technology and data analytics to deliver value to restaurants, diners, and our strategic partners’ loyalty programs.

At Rewards Network, you’ll be part of a diverse, collaborative team that excels at issue resolution and taking ownership of both personal growth and the company’s success. We partner with the world’s most powerful loyalty programs to drive full‑price paying customers to local restaurants through marketing services and flexible funding options. Our engaging and rewarding environment is designed to help you reach your full potential.

The Senior Accountant manages financial records, processes, and analyses to drive compliance and support strategic decision making. This role provides timely and accurate financial information to the company by analyzing data and transactions, preparing journal entries, and performing account reconciliations. It requires strong analytical, technical, and communication skills, along with cross‑collaborative efforts and mentorship of junior accounting staff.

Hybrid position: in‑office presence three days a week in Chicago (Tuesday‑Thursday).

• Perform monthly and fiscal year‑end close activities, including timely and accurate journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements, general ledgers, and other financial documents to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Own account and bank statement reconciliations; verify, allocate, post, and reconcile transactions, resolving discrepancies.
• Assist with budget preparation and forecasting of future expenditures.
• Support external audits by analyzing and scheduling general ledger accounts and providing information for auditors.
• Lead accounts payable process to ensure proper coding and receipt of all invoices.
• Continuously seek and implement opportunities to streamline and improve finance and accounting operations through technology and process improvements.
• Perform other duties as assigned to meet organizational requirements.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• Minimum 3 years of accounting experience.
• Strong technical accounting skills and advanced knowledge of MS Excel.
• Detail‑oriented with a passion for accuracy.
• Proficiency with word processing and spreadsheet software.
• Ability to manage a high volume of tasks and meet strict deadlines.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for interacting with internal and external contacts.
• Sound knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and related regulations.

• Full‑time, exempt position with base compensation $90,000–$100,000 annually, plus a 7.5% bonus (total $96,750–$107,500).
• Comprehensive benefits package, including competitive paid time off, company holidays, and a generous dining reimbursement program.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Two medical plan options:
  Standard PPO or High Deductible Health Plan with HSA and company match.
• Dental and vision plan options.
• Flexible Spending Accounts and pre‑tax commuter benefits.
• Accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance plans.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability coverage.
• Company‑paid life insurance, AD&D, supplemental employee, spouse, and child life insurance.
• Employee Life Assistance Program.
• Hybrid working space in a state‑of‑the‑art downtown office near the Metra and Ogilvie train stations.

Rewards Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We encourage and strongly support workplace diversity.

$90,000 – $100,000 USD