Manager, Accounting

## Manager, Accounting Apply locations:
Chicago:
Remote - New York Tier 1time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
JR101181
** About Grubhub
** At Grubhub, we believe food is more than just a meal:
It’s a source of discovery, connection, and pure enjoyment. There’s a time and place for every type of dish, from hidden neighborhood gems to tried-and-true favorites, and we exist to connect people with the food they love in all the ways they like to dig in. We’ve been at it since 2004, but now, as part of Wonder, Grubhub is operating with a renewed sense of momentum and the high-velocity energy of a powerhouse startup.

As a leading U.S. ordering and delivery marketplace, we feature over 415,000 merchants in more than 4,000 cities, creating the ultimate food experience by elevating online ordering through innovative restaurant technology, easy-to-use platforms, and an improved delivery experience. We are constantly finding new ways to innovate—from integrated grocery delivery with groceries powered by Instacart to exclusive loyalty programs. Join our team, based out of New York City, Chicago and Denver, and help us give our diners the exceptional value they deserve.
**** About The Opportunity
**** As an Accounting Manager, you will contribute to the accounting function by ensuring the accuracy and completeness of financial records across the general ledger and balance sheet. You will be responsible for executing key components of the month-end close, preparing reconciliations, maintaining internal controls, and partnering with cross-functional teams to support reliable and efficient accounting operations.

This role is hands-on and execution-focused, requiring strong accounting knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. You will work with large datasets and support accurate and timely financial close activities while helping maintain a strong control environment.
**** The Impact You Will Make****
* **** Operational Close

Activities:

**** Execute assigned components of the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes. Prepare journal entries, accruals, and supporting schedules to ensure accurate financial results. Participate in close activities and meet established deadlines.
* **** Balance Sheet Reconciliations:
**** Prepare detailed balance sheet reconciliations with clear supporting documentation. Ensure accounts are properly supported, reconciling items are identified, tracked, and resolved in a timely manner. Maintain accuracy and completeness of assigned accounts.
* **** Internal Controls & Compliance:
**** Adhere to internal control requirements and company accounting policies. Ensure documentation is complete, accurate, and maintained in accordance with audit and compliance standards. Identify potential issues and escalate appropriately.
* **** Technical Accounting & Judgment Areas:
**** Apply U.S. GAAP to routine and non-routine accounting transactions. Assist in evaluating accounting treatment for complex items and ensure consistent application of accounting policies. Document accounting conclusions and supporting rationale where needed.
* **** Audit Support & Stakeholder Coordination:
**** Support internal and external audit requests by preparing and providing documentation, reconciliations, and supporting schedules. Respond to audit inquiries related to assigned accounting areas in a timely and organized manner.
* **** Process Improvement & Transformation:
**** Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, increase efficiency, and enhance accuracy. Support standardization of recurring activities and contribute to improvements in workflows, systems, and documentation.
* **** General Ledger & Accounting Operations Oversight:
**** Perform general ledger activities including journal entries, account maintenance, and transaction analysis. Ensure proper coding, classification, and recording of financial transactions. Support the integrity of financial data feeding the general ledger.
* **** Specialized Accounting Areas (as applicable):
**** Support accounting for areas such as fixed assets, accruals, prepaid expenses,…