Metropolis

Senior Accountant

Metropolis · Chicago, Illinois, United States

Posted 29 days ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
29 days
Metropolis's roles stay open a median of 45 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
5% of Metropolis's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Metropolis
high
56 stale, 1 reposted of 80 open
Hiring momentum
123 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-09-17

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Metropolis's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Metropolis.

About this role

As a Senior Accountant at Metropolis, you will be responsible for managing the financial close process, ensuring compliance with US GAAP, and maintaining internal controls. Your role includes preparing complex journal entries, supporting audits, conducting technical accounting research, and collaborating with various teams to optimize accounting operations through technology and automation.

Our read on this posting3.4out of 5
benefits
4/5
freshness
4/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
0/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Metropolis as an employer.

What you need

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
  • 3+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2–3 years in national public accounting
  • Active CPA or CPA candidate
  • Strong technical knowledge of US GAAP (including experience with ASC 606 and ASC 842)
  • Solid understanding of internal control frameworks (SOX compliance)
  • Proven track record of managing full-cycle audit engagements and preparing complex audit workpapers

Nice to have

  • Experience in Audit or Assurance practice

What you get

  • Base salary range of $90,000.00 to $110,000.00 annually
  • Access to or eligibility for healthcare benefits
  • 401(k) plan
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage
  • Basic life insurance
  • Lucrative stock option plan

Worth weighing

  • 4 days in office requirement may limit flexibility
  • Salary range may vary based on qualifications and experience
  • Role involves significant interaction with cross-functional teams, which may require strong interpersonal skills

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Listed by Metropolis on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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