Senior Accountant

Provi
Chicago, IL

The Senior Accountant oversees payroll accounting, benefits accounting, and core general ledger responsibilities while supporting month-end close and financial reporting process. This role requires strong technical accounting knowledge, experience with multi-state payroll, and the ability to operate independently in a fast-paced environment.

This position plays a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, strengthening internal controls, supporting audit readiness, and driving process improvements across payroll and accounting workflows.

Payroll & Benefits Accounting

  • Own end-to-end payroll accounting for multi-state payroll, including salary, commissions,bonuses, and related accruals
  • Partner with HR and process payroll in coordination with ADP; ensure accuracy and compliance
  • Prepare and post payroll journal entries and allocations
  • Reconcile payroll tax liabilities and benefit payable accounts on a monthly basis
  • Oversee timely payroll tax filings and proactively resolve agency notices
  • Own year-end payroll reporting, including W-2s, 941s, and state filings
  • Ensure payroll-related internal controls are designed and operating effectively

Reconciliations & Close Support

  • Own assigned areas of the month-end close process, including preparation of journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations
  • Investigate and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner
  • Analyze expense trends and provide variance explanations
  • Escalate issues that could impact payroll accuracy or close deadlines
  • Prepare bank statement reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
  • Ensure compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies
  • Support Accounts Payable operations and review of journal entries during month-end close
  • Escalate complex, non-routine, or technical accounting matters to senior accounting leadership as appropriate

Audit & Compliance

  • Prepare audit support for assigned GL accounts
  • Maintain thorough documentation supporting financial statement balances
  • Support external audit, tax, and regulatory inquiries
  • Identify, recommend, and implement process improvements across payroll and accounting workflows
  • Develop, document, and maintain accounting procedures

What You’ll Bring

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
  • 3+ years of progressive experience within an accounting and finance function (public accounting experience a plus)
  • Strong Excel skills
  • Experience with ERP systems (NetSuite preferred)
  • Strong understanding of GAAP and internal controls
  • Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage and meet multiple deadlines
  • Experience with multi-state payroll and payroll tax compliance preferred
  • Ability to operate independently and manage core accounting processes with minimal oversight

$100,000 - $120,000 a year

In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, skillset, experience, and/or performance. Base pay is just one component of the Company’s total compensation package for employees. In addition, the Company provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life, and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, parental leave, paid holidays, and flexible paid time off (PTO).

Make an impact: Work directly with the management team to help grow the business.

Find your groove and grow: Provi keeps growing and you should too. Expand your skill set, diversify your experience and develop along with us.

Enjoy competitive benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with match, Commuter Perks, Long/Short Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program, Unlimited PTO, and Parental Leaves.

Be a part of something big: Join a dynamic and innovative team that is working to change a major industry.

Provi is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

If you're a qualified candidate with a disability and you need a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for this position, please contact us at [email protected] .

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Posted 2026-04-10

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