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Sr. AccountantTechNexus Venture Collaborative • Chicago, IL, United States
Sr. Accountant

Sr. Accountant

TechNexus Venture Collaborative • Chicago, IL, United States
1 day ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

TechNexus Venture Collaborative (TechNexus) helps leading corporations and ambitious entrepreneurs work together to create new business models, revenue streams, products, and markets. A first-of-its-kind Venture Collaborative, TechNexus combines capital investment, incubation, and collaboration to provide an unfair advantage. Since 2007, TechNexus has accelerated business opportunities between dozens of leading corporations and more than 600 startups, and is among the most active venture investors in the US. For more information, please visit www.technexus.com.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Accountant to join our small, entrepreneurial finance team. This individual contributor role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced venture environment, is highly skilled in Excel and GAAP, and can work independently with minimal supervision. The Senior Accountant will manage day-to-day accounting, prepare quarterly financials for internal funds, support corporate and fund reporting, and ensure accuracy and compliance across financial records, audits, valuations, and tax matters.

This role also offers significant growth potential, with the opportunity to expand responsibilities across fund management, investor reporting, and financial strategy as the firm continues to scale. Candidates who bring curiosity about leveraging AI tools in accounting and finance will be especially well positioned to grow with the team.

Internal Accounting Responsibilities :

  • Prepare financial statements, such as balance sheets and profit and loss statements on the monthly basis.
  • Reconcile accounts, and handle monthly, quarterly, and annual closings.
  • Perform financial audits and ensure financial records are accurate.
  • Assist the VP of Finance in preparing organizational budgets and forecasts and assist department leaders with departmental budgets.
  • Communicate relevant accounting / finance findings with senior management.
  • Perform daily bookkeeping, accounts payable / receivable, and general ledger reconciliations.
  • Perform daily cash reconciliations and assist in preparation of cash flow projections.
  • Prepare drafts and assist in annual budget preparation and monthly performance reconciliations.
  • Collaborate with external partners to assist in the preparation of tax returns, annual audits, and other regulatory filings.

Fund Accounting Responsibilities :

  • Maintain accurate financial records, keeping track of fund investments, and ensuring accounting transactions are completed on time.
  • Prepare consolidated accounts, investor reporting, periodic Net Asset Value calculations, quarterly and year-end financial statements.
  • Analyze fund performance on a daily and monthly basis.
  • Manage stakeholders, such as fund donors, and follow up with third parties, including investors and fund managers
  • Compliance Responsibilities :

  • Prepare regulatory reports to ensure compliance with laws and regulations.
  • Ensure compliance with financial reporting and other standard accounting procedures, as well as financial policies and regulations.
  • Prepare drafts for the annual audit
  • Education, Experience and Knowledge Requirements :

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, with CPA
  • Three to five years of accounting experiencePrevious experience in Fund Accounting or Public Accounting desired.
  • Strong knowledge of GAAP and understanding of the U.S. Taxation and Compliance Advanced Excel skills, including the use of formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis tools.
  • Experience using accounting software (e.g., Quickbooks, F&P software etc).
  • AI tools to streamline accounting, reporting and data analysis is highly valued
  • Key Competencies :

  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy, ability to work with minimum supervision.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams and external partners.
  • Strong critical thinking and analytical skills, including comfort with complex financial models and investment metrics.
  • Technical aptitude with advanced Excel skills and the ability to learn new accounting systems quickly.
  • High integrity and discretion in handling sensitive financial and investor information.
  • Learning orientation with the ability to quickly learn from mistakes and make improvements.
  • Takes accountability and embraces new opportunities and tough challenges with urgency and enthusiasm.
  • Strong decision-making skills with the ability to think creatively and solve problems effectively.
  • Entrepreneurial spirit with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, exhibiting self-motivation, persistence, and dependability.
  • Ability to manage deadlines and the high demands of the financial cycle while delivering accurate results.
  • $95,000 - $105,000 a year

    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.

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