Position Summary
Scale Marketing is seeking a Senior Accountant to support our accounting function through accurate general ledger management, account reconciliations, journal entries, and financial close activities. This role helps maintain reliable financial records, supports reporting needs, and contributes to the improvement of accounting processes and internal controls. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and able to work collaboratively across Finance and other internal teams.
Key Responsibilities
General Ledger Management
- Maintain the accuracy and completeness of the general ledger in accordance with GAAP and company policy.
- Oversee the chart of accounts structure and ensure proper classification of transactions.
- Review and analyze GL activity for anomalies, coding issues, and unusual variances; escalate findings as appropriate.
Journal Entries
- Prepare, review, and post standard and non-standard journal entries, including accruals, deferrals, prepaid amortization, depreciation, and reclassifications.
- Ensure journal entries are properly supported with appropriate documentation and approvals.
- Maintain recurring journal entry schedules and manage monthly accrual processes.
- Assist in identifying and correcting errors through timely correcting entries.
Account Reconciliations
- Perform timely and accurate reconciliations for a wide range of balance sheet accounts, including bank accounts, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, accrued liabilities, intercompany accounts, and deferred revenue.
- Investigate and resolve reconciling items and outstanding discrepancies on a timely basis.
- Maintain and enforce standardized reconciliation templates and schedules.
- Coordinate with AP, AR, and Payroll teams to ensure subledger agreement with the general ledger.
Financial Close & Reporting
- Participate in month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes; meet all close deadlines.
- Prepare and distribute financial reports, variance analyses, and supporting schedules for management review.
- Assist in the preparation of financial statements and supporting footnote disclosures.
- Provide documentation and analysis to support external audits as needed.
Process Improvement & Compliance
- Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes, improve accuracy, and enhance internal controls.
- Document accounting policies and procedures for assigned areas.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, GAAP, and applicable regulatory requirements.
- Mentor and provide guidance to junior accounting staff as needed.
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
- Minimum of 4–6 years of progressive accounting experience, with strong general ledger and reconciliation expertise.
- Thorough knowledge of U.S. GAAP and accounting principles.
- Demonstrated experience preparing and reviewing journal entries in an ERP environment (e.g., NetSuite, QuickBooks).
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and complex formulas.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced close environment.
Preferred:
- Public accounting experience (Big 4 or regional firm).
- Familiarity with SOX compliance and internal control frameworks.
- Marketing agency experience is a plus.
Core Competencies
- Accuracy & Attention to Detail
- Accountability
- Analytical Thinking
- Collaboration
- Clear Communication
What We Value in Our People
- Curiosity
- Honesty
- Integrity
- Respect for Peers and the Process
- Diversity, equity, and inclusion
- A collaborative, team-oriented mindset
- A commitment to treating client business with care and ownership
Benefits & Perks
- Comprehensive benefits package, including health, vision, and dental insurance.
- Generous 401(k) employer contribution.
- Ongoing education & training opportunities.
- Hybrid work environment with an open office and casual atmosphere.
- Company-sponsored events and team-building experiences.
About Scale Marketing
Scale Marketing is a collective of professionals who bring unique business and media experience together to drive client success. We dive into our client’s customer data and historic media buys to understand where a business has been and optimize strategy to bring it closer toward where the client wants to go. We buy media strategically and efficiently, and produce creative work designed to meet specific KPIs. With robust data and analytics expertise, Scale’s job is never done – we are constantly testing, analyzing, updating, and optimizing based on how business flows. We attribute our success to the way we treat our clients and each other, and we are always looking for subject matter experts to join our team.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Scale Marketing is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.
Reasonable Accommodation
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities during the application process and in employment. If you require assistance or accommodation, please let us know.
Recruitment Notice
We’re managing this search internally and are not partnering with external recruiting agencies. We do not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions. Any resumes submitted without a signed agreement and prior authorization will be considered the property of the company, and no fees will be paid.
We also ask that agencies refrain from contacting hiring managers, employees, or other team members regarding this role.
Pay: $75,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- On-site gym
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
- Work from home
Application Question(s):
- How many years of progressive corporate accounting experience do you have?
- Will you now or in the future require visa sponsorship to legally work in the United States?
- This position follows a hybrid schedule out of our Chicago, IL (Cook County) office. Are you located within a commutable distance and comfortable working in a hybrid structure?
- Which of the following best describes your highest level of completed education?
-No Degree
-Associate's Degree
-Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
-Bachelor's Degree in a non-Accounting field
-Master's Degree / MBA
- Briefly list the ERP/Accounting systems (e.g., NetSuite, QuickBooks) you have utilized to manage general ledger activities and account reconciliations.
Ability to Commute:
- Chicago, IL 60654 (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chicago, IL 60654
