Accounts Payable and General Ledger Accountant

About Coalfire Coalfire is on a mission to make the world a safer place by solving our clients’ hardest cybersecurity challenges.

We work at the cutting edge of technology to advise, assess, automate, and ultimately help companies navigate the ever-changing cybersecurity landscape.

We are headquartered in Denver, Colorado with offices across the and , and we support clients around the world.But that’s not who we are that’s just what we do.

We are thought leaders, consultants, and cybersecurity experts, but above all else, we are a team of passionate problem-solvers who are hungry to learn, grow, and make a difference.

And we’re growing fast.We’re looking for an Accounts Payable and General Ledger Accountant to support our Finance team. This is a hybrid remote and in-office position located in the River North area of Chicago, IL.

Position Summary Coalfire is looking for an experienced AP / GL Accountant to join our Finance team in Chicago. This role encompasses comprehensive Accounts Payable responsibilities, including processing vendor invoices, managing payments, managing cash forecasts, and performing bank reconciliations.

Additionally, the position involves a variety of month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities, such as general ledger accounting, reconciliations, accruals, and other ad hoc tasks.

In this vital role, you will build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the accuracy and integrity of our financial processes.

Your expertise will be crucial in managing the accounts payable functions, driving the related month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, and updating and documenting policies and procedures.

If you are highly motivated, pay close attention to detail, and demonstrate adaptability, we invite you to be a key contributor to our dynamic and growing organization.

Join us as we enhance our financial operations and make a significant impact.

What You'll Do

• Oversee the entire accounts payable process, which includes entering vendor invoices, processing weekly payments, maintaining vendor files, handling 1099 reporting, and addressing vendor inquiries and issues.
• Manage weekly payments to ensure accuracy in both amounts paid and due, in line with contract terms.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including business owners and FP&A to ensure accurate coding of vendor invoices.
• Process weekly employee expense reimbursements and monthly credit card transactions in a timely and accurate manner.
• Record monthly vendor AP accruals for month-end, quarter-end, and year-end.
• Handle treasury related tasks such as managing cash forecasts and performing bank reconciliations.
• Assist in accounting projects or perform other duties as time permits or as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required
• 2-5 years of working experience doing either : Data Entry, Reporting & Analytics or Processing Invoices
• Experience with ERP systems (NetSuite is preferred)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships across the department and organization
• Critical thinker with evidence of building scale within an organization
• Intermediate Excel skills

Why You'll Want to Join Us At Coalfire, you’ll find the support you need to thrive personally and professionally. In many cases, we provide a flexible work model that empowers you to choose when and where you’ll work most effectively whether you’re at home or an office.

Regardless of location, you’ll experience a company that prioritizes connection and wellbeing and be part of a team where people care about each other and our communities.

You’ll have opportunities to join employee resource groups, participate in in-person and virtual events, and more. And you’ll enjoy competitive perks and benefits to support you and your family, like paid parental leave, flexible time off, certification and training reimbursement, digital mental health and wellbeing support membership, and comprehensive insurance options.

At Coalfire, equal opportunity and pay equity is integral to the way we do business. A reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role is $58,000 to $101,000 based on national salary averages.

The actual salary offer to the successful candidate will be based on job-related education, geographic location, training, licensure and certifications and other factors.

You may also be eligible to participate in annual incentive, commission, and / or recognition programs. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.#LI-HW2#LI-HYBRID