Senior Accountant

1 week ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States wndr museum Full time
About Wndr

WNDR Museum is an immersive experience located in the vibrant West Loop of Chicago. Our mission is to ignite curiosity, creativity, and wonder within everyone who walks through our doors. We foster a culture of innovation, inclusivity, and endless possibilities, providing a dynamic and interactive environment for exploration.

About The Role

WNDR is seeking a full-time, onsite Senior Accountant to join the Finance & Accounting team based in Chicago, IL.

The Senior Accountant will report to the Controller and will be crucial in supporting WNDR's financial reporting and accounting functions.

The scope of responsibilities includes but is not limited to leading the period close process, performing account reconciliations, providing support and mentorship to junior staff.

An ideal candidate possesses strong analytical and problem solving skills, is well-organized, a strong communicator, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

Essential Functions

Lead the period-end close process, including preparing journal entries, performing account analysis, and ensuring all deadlines are met
Assist the CFO and Controller in monthly accounting and reporting for WNDR's founder's family office
Contribute to weekly, period, and ad hoc financial reporting, analysis, and forecasting
Calculate monthly use and sales tax and file with jurisdictions respective to each museum
Support the accounts payable, accounts receivable, and credit card reconciliation processes and provide guidance and for the staff accountant when necessary
Identify areas of improvement; participate in initiatives to automate and scale the finance function
Perform period-end reconciliations for key accounts and flag discrepancies in a timely manner
Provide timely responses and issue resolution to inquiries from stakeholders at all levels, escalating issues as needed
Collaborate with other departments to ensure compliance with our finance and accounting policies
Perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:
4+ years experience in accounting; public accounting experience is a plus
Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field
CPA designation is a plus
Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
Strong organization skills
Experience with NetSuite and/or Ramp is a plus
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite
Passion to represent WNDR with professionalism, clear communication, high integrity, and enthusiasm for our purpose and mission
Ability and initiative to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the team

WNDR Museum warmly welcomes people of all ages, identities, ethnicities, beliefs, religions, and backgrounds to join our team.

WNDR Museum is an equal opportunity employer, fully committed to achieving an inclusive and diverse workplace and we strongly encourage nontraditional candidates to apply.

We hold ourselves to our commitment and continuously strive to attract, engage, and grow with our talented team.

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