Sr. Accountant III

Why Work For Us
Grubhub, part of Wonder Group Inc , is all about connecting hungry diners with our network of over 375,000 merchants nationwide. Innovative technology, user-friendly platforms and streamlined delivery capabilities set us apart and make us an industry leader in the world of online food ordering. When you join our team, you become part of a community that works together to innovate, solve problems, grow, work hard and have a ton of fun in the process!
As a Sr. Accountant III, you will play a critical part in ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting that drives transparency and supports strategic decision-making at both the company and parent group level. This opportunity will allow you to leverage your public accounting and industry expertise, applying your in-depth knowledge of GAAP and/or IFRS to contribute to a high-performing finance function. You'll be a key liaison for the reporting and consolidation teams, tackling complex technical accounting and reporting challenges.
Duties will include, but are not limited to:

• 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.

What You Bring to the Table:

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting (preferred) or Finance.
• Certification: Active CPA license
• Experience: 4-6 years of progressive accounting experience, ideally combining a foundation in a top-tier national public accounting firm with relevant industry experience. Experience auditing or working in a public company environment is preferred.
• Technical Proficiency: Strong understanding of GAAP and/or IFRS, with the ability to apply accounting principles to complex transactions. Exposure to multinational financial reporting is a plus.
• Analytical Acumen: Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills, with the ability to interpret and analyze financial data.
• Communication & Collaboration: Exceptional communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills, enabling effective collaboration with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.
• Organizational Prowess: Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
• Ownership & Initiative: Proactive and self-motivated, with a strong sense of ownership and the ability to work independently.
• Software Skills: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Workday

As a matter of company policy, Grubhub does not sponsor applicants for employment visa status for this role.
The base salary range for this position is below:
Illinois $107,000
Grubhub uses geographic-specific salary structures, which means the salary offered may vary depending on where the job is located. The final salary offer will take into account various factors, such as the candidate's skills, education, training, credentials, and experience.
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