Staff Accountant

PerkSpot is searching for a Staff Accountant to join our Finance team! At PerkSpot, our mission goes beyond discounts—it’s about empowering employees everywhere to make smarter spending decisions so they can do more of what they love. We believe every dollar saved can become a stepping stone to a brighter future, whether that’s a special family vacation, a first home, or simply extra peace of mind.

The Staff Accountant is responsible for executing core accounting operations with a strong focus on accuracy, timeliness, and compliance. Together with the Senior Accountant, this role owns key components of the month-end close, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and general ledger maintenance, and ensures financial data integrity across systems. The Staff Accountant also supports audits, maintains documentation for internal controls, and partners with cross-functional teams to resolve discrepancies and improve accounting processes. 

This position is required to be in the office 3 days a week on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Our office is located in the Merchandise Mart in downtown Chicago, IL.  

What you’ll accomplish:

• Assist with the preparation of financial statements
• Support and manage Accounts Payable (A/P) and Accounts Receivable (A/R) functions, including employee expense reports and collections processes
• Record and process invoices accurately and timely
• Participate in monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities
• Assist with P&L analysis and basic financial reporting
• Maintain organized financial records and documentation
• Provide outside auditors with assistance; gathers necessary account information and documents to perform annual audit.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support internal and external objectives
• Contribute to process improvements and team projects as the business scales
• Maintain and analyze balance sheet reconciliations according to deadlines
• Prepare and analyze intercompany transactions
• Manage sales and use tax for the organization including reconciliation against collection. Ensure reconciliation and documentation is supported monthly and payments must be timely. Ensure all entities are compliant and in good standing
• Assist with monthly and quarterly sales commission calculations and accruals
• Communicate with customers and vendors about accounting related topics

What we’re looking for:

• 3 - 5 years of experience in a related accounting or finance role
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
• CPA or CPA Candidate Preferred
• Experience assisting with financial statements and general accounting processes
• Familiarity with A/P and A/R workflows
• Exposure to close cycles (monthly, quarterly, yearly)
• Experience analyzing P&L statements
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including intermediate Excel skills
• Experience with QuickBooks and Netsuite or a similar ERP system
• Experience with Salesforce, Avalara, Ramp, Captivate IQ, and Domo a plus, not required
• Knowledge of multi-state tax laws and compliance requirements, preferred
• Experience with international entities, intercompany activity, or multi-currency environments is preferred.
• Tech or e-commerce industry experience is preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A natural curiosity and eagerness to learn and grow

About PerkSpot:

Our journey began in Chicago back in 2006 with a vision of helping employees stretch their paychecks without sacrificing what they love. What began as a small company with a big vision has evolved into a discount shopping solution employees across the globe rely on to stretch their paychecks. In 2018, PerkSpot raised $50M from Susquehanna Growth Equity and today the business serves more than 22 million employees from top employers including Southwest Airlines, Mayo Clinic, and Humana. We saw an opportunity to do more—to build something that brought genuine, life-enhancing value to employees’ everyday financial decisions.

Your first few months as a PerkSpotter:

Providing value doesn’t have to wait, from day one we are open to your big ideas. In your first few months, you will...

• Meet the team! We think our people are pretty great so we want to ensure you’re introduced to all of the right team members to help you succeed. You’ll report to our Senior Accountant and spend quite a bit of time with our finance and accounting team. 
• Get to know PerkSpot! Immerse yourself in the business, engage with internal stakeholders, and participate in monthly companywide All-Hands meetings.
• Sharpen your skills! You will become very familiar with the technology and tools that we use; Excel, QuickBooks, Netsuite, and Domo just to name a few.
• See your impact! Your role will be vital to the success of our accounting operations!
• Participate in company-wide events! Whether it’s office miniature golf or a raffle gameshow, company culture is at the forefront of our business.

The pay: 

PerkSpot offers competitive industry rate salaries with the goal of retaining and growing talented individuals. We regularly review and adjust our compensation structure as needed to ensure equity and across teams and levels. The base salary range for this position is $75,000 - $80,000 plus a $2,000 annual bonus.  

What We Offer: 

• Competitive salary, matching 401K, and company paid disability.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance is effective on your first day of employment!
• Time off is required. We want our team members to rest, relax, and recharge, so we encourage employees to take 20 days off each year.  Plus, we offer 8 paid company holidays and our office is closed from Christmas Eve through New Year's Day.
• Summer Fridays are great and are an annual tradition between Memorial Day and Labor Day every year.
• To help you get a jump start on company holidays, we close at 1 pm the day prior to each company holiday as “holiday eve.”
• Tenure is valued and rewarded. In addition to PTO, we offer a paid Sabbatical for up to 3 months to employees at 5 years and 10 years of service.
• Commuting can be expensive – we get it.  So, we provide a monthly transportation stipend and free lunch every Wednesday. 
• Connection and relationship building is everything. We offer regular outings, virtual events, fun community-interest Slack channels, and occasional happy hours.

How to apply:

All applications will be kept strictly confidential. Please submit a resume and cover letter telling us how you stack up to the qualifications, plus any other information you feel would be relevant to PerkSpot. Don’t be afraid to show your spark and personality!

All positions require a complete background screening.

PerkSpot is an equal opportunity employer. Offering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment is a priority at PerkSpot. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.