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Grubhub · 15 hours ago

Sr. Associate, Accounting

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$86K/yr - $92K/yr

4+ years exp

Grubhub is a leading online food ordering company that champions restaurants across the nation. The Senior Associate, Accounting will ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, support strategic decision-making, and tackle complex accounting challenges within the finance function.

E-CommerceFood and BeverageFood DeliveryMarketplace

Responsibilities

Lead Month-End Close Processes: Execute complex month-end close activities, including preparing and reviewing journal entries, performing detailed account reconciliations, and ensuring the integrity of financial data

Conduct In-Depth Financial Analysis: Analyze and document significant variances in financial statements, providing insightful explanations and recommendations to management

Maintain Robust Internal Controls: Ensure compliance with internal controls over financial reporting by maintaining thorough and accurate quarterly documentation

Drive Consolidated Financial Reporting: Prepare accurate and timely monthly consolidated Grubhub financials, ensuring adherence to reporting deadlines and standards

Support Consolidation: Assist in preparing consolidation files for internal management and local reporting, contributing to the efficient and accurate consolidation of financial data

Navigate Technical Accounting Challenges: Research, analyze, and document complex technical accounting issues ensuring consistent application of accounting standards across the organization

Facilitate Audits and Reviews: Partner with internal and external auditors during financial statement audits and internal control reviews, providing necessary support and documentation

Champion Process Improvements: Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy in financial reporting and accounting operations

Apply Accounting Principles and Standards: Ensure the accurate application of appropriate accounting principles and standards for the recording and reporting of financial transactions

Manage General Ledger Activities: Create and maintain general ledger accounts, prepare journal entries, reconcile accounts, and analyze financial data for accuracy and consistency

Oversee Financial Documentation: Review financial documents for accuracy and completeness, ensuring proper documentation and filing practices are followed

Own Technical Accounting Areas: Take full ownership of key technical accounting areas such as fixed assets, equity, gift cards, and other complex areas, ensuring proper accounting treatment and reporting

Contribute to Specialized Accounting Areas (Potential): Manage fixed asset records, ensuring accurate tracking and depreciation calculations. Calculate gift card liability and estimate gift card breakage income, providing valuable insights for financial forecasting

Qualification

GAAPIFRSCPA licenseFinancial AnalysisMicrosoft ExcelWorkdayAnalytical SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsProblem-SolvingOwnership

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

Active CPA license or eligible

4-6 years of progressive accounting experience, ideally combining a foundation in a top-tier national public accounting firm with relevant industry experience

Strong understanding of GAAP and/or IFRS, with the ability to apply accounting principles to complex transactions

Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills, with the ability to interpret and analyze financial data

Exceptional communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills, enabling effective collaboration with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders

Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain attention to detail in a fast-paced environment

Proactive and self-motivated, with a strong sense of ownership and the ability to work independently

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Workday