Senior Accountant

Job overview

The Senior Accountant role is onsite five days a week in Chicago, IL. Compensation is $80,000–$95,000 per year. The role supports Wow Bao’s corporate accounting and accounting activities related to its food manufacturing operations. The Senior Accountant maintains reliable financial records and supports close, reporting, and financial controls as the company grows. The work spans general ledger, payables, receivables, inventory, and restaurant accounting, with coordination across operations, supply chain, and sales.

What you'll do

• Prepare month-end and year-end journal entries
• maintain the general ledger
• perform account and balance sheet reconciliations and investigate variances
• support external audits and tax compliance
• oversee accounts payable processes and vendor reconciliations
• generate customer billings and support collections
• conduct inventory counts
• handle prepaid expenses and accruals
• assist with restaurant accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and employee expense reports
• improve accounting processes, controls, and documentation.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior accountant

chicago il

wow bao

onsite

general ledger

month-end close

accounts payable

accounts receivable

financial reporting

inventory accounting

food manufacturing

$80k–$95k/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• voluntary life insurance
• short- and long-term disability
• domestic partner benefits
• paid time off and holidays
• restaurant and employee discounts.

Why this role

Supports both corporate accounting and accounting for food manufacturing operations during a period of company growth.

About the employer

Wow Bao is hiring for this role. Industry: Nonchocolate Confectionery Manufacturing. Sector: 31.