Sr. Accountant at Digs Dog Care in Chicago, IL

About Digs Dog Care

At Digs Dog Care, we’re more than a collection of Pet Resorts—we’re a pack with one vision: to build the most trusted dog care community. Here, teammates grow as leaders, pet parents experience legendary hospitality, and every dog thrives in a safe, spotless resort. As pets become family for more and more people, the demand for world-class care is only growing—and so is the need for passionate, skilled teammates. That’s where you come in. Our mission is simple: elevate the standard of care for pets by expanding a network of exceptional resorts, empowering our teams with the training and tools to succeed, and earning the trust of pet parents for life. When you join Digs, you’re not just starting a job—you’re joining a community. We learn together, grow together, and celebrate every wag along the way.

About the Role

We are seeking a talented Senior Accountant to join our Chicago Headquarters team. The Senior Accountant will play a key role in the month-end close process and be responsible for preparing journal entries, performing balance sheet reconciliations, managing accounts payable, maintaining lease accounting under ASC 842, supporting revenue recognition, and assisting with cash management across a multi-entity organization.

This individual will also support acquisitions and new entity integrations while helping strengthen the accounting function through process improvements, audit readiness, and documentation. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of accounting principles, experience with financial reporting and month-end close, and enjoys working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Given the dynamic nature of our business, this individual must be comfortable balancing recurring accounting responsibilities with process improvements and special projects as Digs continues to grow through acquisitions

Key responsibilities

• Play a key role in the month-end close process, including preparing journal entries, performing balance sheet and bank reconciliations, researching variances, and ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations across multiple bank accounts.
• Assist with the accounts payable and lease accounting processes, including invoice processing, payment approvals, vendor communications, maintaining lease schedules, preparing lease-related journal entries, and completing reconciliations in accordance with ASC 842.
• Record and reconcile revenue from POS systems, prepare monthly accrual and deferral entries, and ensure proper revenue recognition in accordance with GAAP.
• Support acquisitions, new entity integrations, and system implementations by preparing opening balance sheets and assisting with the accounting for goodwill and other intangible assets.
• Support annual financial statement audits by preparing schedules, maintaining audit-ready documentation, and partnering with the Controller to improve accounting policies, internal controls, and processes that support a scalable accounting function.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve accounting issues, identify process improvements, and support other projects and initiatives as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• 3+ years of accounting experience, including at least 2 years of public accounting experience required.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, standards, and regulations
• Strong preference for candidates with hands-on experience in NetSuite and Bill.com
• Excellent attention to detail, strong analytical abilities, and exceptional organizational skills
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced setting
• Strong communication skills to effectively interact with vendors and internal stakeholders

What We Offer

We're located at 2 North Riverside Plaza Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60606. At Digs, we take care of our pack. Medica, dental and vision benefits kick in shortly after your start date, and at 90 days you're eligible for a 401(k) with up to 4% company match.