Reports to: Head of Finance
FLSA Status: ExemptWho We Are:
Aeropay is a fast-growing payment company backed by Chicago’s leading investors. We enable businesses to accept compliant, cashless, and contactless payments, giving customers the freedom to spend. Leaving cash and cards behind and paying with a personal mobile device promotes safety, convenience, and a modern lifestyle. With the recent raise of our Series B funding, it's an exciting time to join Aeropay. Our finance team is expanding, and we are looking for a detail-oriented and motivated Accountant to support our financial operations and help drive our continued success.
Job Summary:
The Accountant will manage critical financial functions within our organization. This position requires a strategic thinker with strong analytical abilities, capable of exercising independent judgment and discretion in overseeing financial operations, reporting, and compliance. This is an opportunity for an experienced self-starter looking to grow into and be responsible for the full-cycle accounting function. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and has a strong understanding of accounting principles.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Financial Oversight: Manage and oversee the preparation of financial statements, ensuring accuracy and adherence to GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles).
- Reconciliations: Perform reconciliations of bank accounts, balance sheets, and other financial accounts to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
- Month-End and Year-End Close: Lead the month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations.
- Audit Support: Coordinate with external auditors and provide necessary documentation and explanations for annual audits and reviews.
- Compliance: Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal accounting regulations and tax laws, including sales and use tax, income tax, and other regulatory filings.
- Financial Analysis: Analyze financial data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for cost reduction or revenue enhancement.
- Budgeting and Forecasting: Assist in the development of annual budgets and periodic forecasts, working closely with department heads to ensure alignment with financial goals.
- Internal Controls: Monitor and improve internal controls to safeguard company assets and maintain the integrity of financial records.
- Ad Hoc Projects: Participate in special accounting and financial projects as assigned by management.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. CPA or on track to complete CPA certification.
- 2-5 years of relevant work experience in accounting or a related role
- Strong understanding of GAAP accounting principles and practices.
- Demonstrated proficiency using MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, etc.)
- Experience working with general ledger systems, AR/AP systems, and data visualization tools.
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
