AR​/AP Staff Accountant

The AR/AP Staff Accountant is a key member of the Finance & Accounting team for a growing immersive entertainment company operating across four sites:
United States (2), Canada, and Iceland. This role supports day-to-day accounting operations across the Flyover Attractions platform, with a primary focus on accounts receivable, accounts payable, cash activity, and general accounting support.
Partnering closely with the Controller and Finance & Accounting team, this role helps ensure vendor invoices, customer billings, payments, reconciliations, and accounting records are processed accurately and on time. The Staff Accountant will also support month-end close, reporting, audit requests, and ongoing improvements to accounting processes and systems.
This is a hybrid role with 3 days in office.

• Chicago, IL - Navy Peir

• $60,000
  
  USD/annually
• Extended Benefits

• Manage day-to-day Accounts Payable activities, including reviewing and coding invoices, routing approvals, entering invoices, and supporting timely payment processing
• Maintain vendor records, respond to vendor inquiries, research discrepancies, and resolve payment issues
• Support Accounts Receivable activities, including customer invoicing, recording payments, monitoring outstanding balances, and following up on past-due accounts
• Reconcile AP and AR subledgers to the general ledger and investigate differences
• Assist with cash and bank activity, including payment application, deposits, and bank reconciliations
• Prepare and post routine journal entries and supporting schedules for month-end close
• Reconcile assigned balance sheet and general ledger accounts and resolve reconciling items in a timely manner
• Assist with intercompany transactions and reconciliations across multiple entities and locations
• Support expense, credit card, and other accounting reconciliations as assigned
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting and close activities
• Prepare supporting documentation for internal and external audit requests
• Maintain accurate accounting records and documentation in accordance with company policies and GAAP
• Partner with site leaders and internal departments to resolve invoice, billing, coding, and payment questions
• Support Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central implementation, process documentation, and transition from legacy systems
• Identify opportunities to improve AP, AR, and accounting workflows and strengthen internal controls
• Provide general accounting support and assist with other Finance & Accounting projects as needed

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to research and resolve discrepancies
• Ability to work independently while knowing when to elevate questions or issues
• Strong communication and customer-service skills when working with vendors, customers, and internal teams
• High level of integrity, accountability, and discretion when handling financial information
• Adaptable and solutions-oriented in a growing and changing organization
• Ability to identify process improvements and help create efficient, scalable accounting workflows
• Experience in hospitality, tourism, attractions, or experience-based businesses is an asset

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field preferred

• 2+ years of accounting experience with hands-on Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable responsibilities
• Working knowledge of general accounting principles and GAAP
• Experience with invoice processing, customer billing, account reconciliations, and month-end close support
• Experie…