Senior Accountant

Metropolis is an artificial intelligence company that uses computer vision technology to enable frictionless, checkout-free experiences. We are reimagining parking to enable millions of consumers to drive in and drive out, aiming to power checkout-free experiences anywhere you go.

Metropolis is looking for a Senior Accountant to work under the direction of an Accounting Manager maintaining general ledger accounts and related activities to produce financial statements in accordance with GAAP. This position is integral to a transformative initiative aimed at modernizing traditional accounting operations. It involves developing and implementing core process automation and establishing a scalable infrastructure that utilizes real-time analytics to achieve a significant impact.

The Senior Accountant will be responsible for daily accounting tasks and month-end close including account reconciliations, review of accounting classifications, preparing journal entries, analyzing business transactions, and delivering financial reports. This team member will also assist in the year-end close process, preparation and variance analysis of assigned budgets, and the annual audit. The successful candidate will leverage AI and Robotic Process Automation (RPA) to streamline and optimize existing workflows, automate repetitive tasks, and introduce intelligent capabilities for improved efficiency and accuracy.

This will be a hybrid role working 4 days per week from our Nashville, New York, or Chicago office.

• Complete month-end close activities accurately and according to department deadlines
• Prepare and post journal entries
• Record accruals, expense allocations, and month-end true-ups
• Collect, analyze, and record data to general ledger system
• Utilize AI and automation to improve existing daily processes
• Maintain financial historical records by filing accounting documents and related support
• Work closely with internal and external departments to ensure financial transactions are properly recorded and complete
• Assist with the monthly budgetary process for reporting and variance analysis; review and reconcile balance sheet accounts monthly
• Answer accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data
• Participate in year-end audit to compile and prepare supporting schedules, work papers, and financial reports

• 3+ years of accounting experience
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting from an accredited university
• CPA candidate with successful passed exam parts or CPA certification
• AI and Robotic Process Automation capability to streamline daily routines and tasks
• Ability to manage time for multiple tasks to meet established deadlines
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work with a low-ego, highly collaborative, cross-functional team

• Experience in real estate

When you join Metropolis, you ll join a team of world-class product leaders and engineers, building an ecosystem of technologies at the intersection of parking, mobility, and real estate. Our goal is to build an inclusive culture where everyone has a voice and the best idea wins. You will play a key role in building and maintaining this culture as our organization grows.

The anticipated base salary for this position is $ USD to $ USD annually. The actual base salary offered is determined by a number of variables, including, as appropriate, the applicant's qualifications for the position, years of relevant experience, distinctive skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location of residence and/or place of employment.

Base salary is one component of Metropolis  total compensation package, which may also include access to or eligibility for healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a lucrative stock option plan, bonus plans and more.

Metropolis values in-person collaboration to drive innovation, strengthen culture, and enhance the Member experience. Our corporate team members hold to our office-first model, which requires employees to be on-site at least…