Senior Staff Accountant

Senior Staff Accountant

LaSalle Network is partnering with a fast-growing technology startup in Chicago to hire a Senior Staff Accountant. As the company continues to scale, they are looking for a hands-on accounting professional to help build and strengthen the finance function. This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-growth organization where you'll have direct visibility to leadership, contribute to key accounting initiatives, and play an instrumental role in developing scalable financial processes.

• Lead key components of the month-end close process, including journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and variance analysis.
• Maintain the integrity of the general ledger and ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP.
• Prepare and review reconciliations for cash, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, accrued liabilities, and other balance sheet accounts.
• Assist with the preparation of monthly financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Support intercompany accounting and consolidations as the organization continues to grow.
• Manage the full-cycle accounts payable process, including vendor setup, invoice coding, approvals, payment processing, and vendor communications.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to improve invoice processing, expense management, and AP workflows.
• Help develop and document accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to support a rapidly scaling business.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, automate manual tasks, and shorten the monthly close cycle.
• Support ERP optimization initiatives and assist with future accounting system implementations.
• Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation for external auditors, tax filings, and compliance requirements.
• Collaborate with FP&A, People Operations, and other cross-functional teams to ensure accurate financial reporting, expense tracking, and employee-related accounting.
• Assist the Controller with special projects, operational initiatives, and ad hoc financial analysis.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA or CPA candidate preferred.
• 3–6 years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting and/or high-growth startup or technology company experience.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and accrual-based accounting.
• Experience supporting month-end close, financial reporting, and general ledger accounting.
• Hands-on experience with accounts payable, invoice processing, and expense management.
• Experience with ERP systems such as Net Suite, Intacct, or Quick Books.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and/or Google Sheets skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities with exceptional attention to detail.
• Self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and enjoys building processes from the ground up.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization.

• Opportunity to join a rapidly growing technology startup during an exciting stage of expansion.
• High visibility with executive leadership and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the finance organization.
• Exposure to process improvement initiatives, ERP optimization, and finance infrastructure development.
• Collaborative, entrepreneurial culture where new ideas are encouraged and valued.
• Competitive compensation, equity potential, comprehensive benefits, and strong long-term growth opportunities.

Location:

Chicago, IL Industry: Technology / SaaS

Schedule:

Full-Time Direct Hire Work Model:
On-Site Compensation: $/yr Benefits:
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, equity opportunity, and additional employee benefits. LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.