Senior Accountant

Legacy.com is the place where life stories live on. We are the global leader in online memorial tributes; a top-50 news website in the United States, and a destination for over 40 million unique visitors each month. Founded in 1998, Legacy.com is honored to help consumers express condolences, share direct support for families, and celebrate the people who have touched their lives. Legacy delivers its community-targeted content daily via 8,500 local media and funeral home partners. We continue to broaden our offerings in our mission to help people seeking information and guidance on all aspects of end-of-life. Our vision is to become the full-service end-of-life and memorialization destination.

Legacy.com is a growing, private equity-backed company with a diverse portfolio of businesses spanning media, eCommerce, and business-to-business technologies. Our growth is fueled by both organic expansion and strategic acquisitions, positioning us as a dynamic player in the digital space.

Candidates must be able to work from Legacy.com’s Chicago offices from Tuesday – Thursday.

Why This Role Matters

As a Senior Accountant, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the financial backbone of a mission-driven, growth-oriented company. You’ll own US GAAP accounting operations for our subsidiaries, support preparation of tax filings, tax provision and projects, drive process improvements, and contribute directly to strategic initiatives—including acquisitions and system implementations.

Who You Are

You’re a strong performer in your current role, ready to take on challenges and make a meaningful impact. You’re looking to leverage your accounting knowledge and leadership skills to create value, drive transformational change and help scale a company experiencing rapid growth. You thrive in dynamic environments and are energized by the opportunity to build and improve.

• You bring 2 years of progressive accounting experience
• You hold a CPA certification (preferred) and have a strong foundation in public accounting (Big Four or large national firm preferred)
• You’ve worked in complex, multi-entity environments and understand the nuances of high-volume journal entries and GL management
• You have a strong understanding of internal controls
• You’re highly proficient in Excel
• You’ve supported projects and implementation of new processes
• You communicate clearly, collaborate effectively, and stay organized under pressure
• You’re passionate about your work, proactive in your approach, and excited to be part of a mission-driven team
• You want to grow with a company where your contributions are visible, valued, and impactful

And just as important, we’re looking for someone who:

• Brings high energy and a proactive mindset to everything they do
• Is passionate about their work and thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
• Wants to make a real impact and contribute to a company with a meaningful mission
• Sees challenges as opportunities and is excited to grow with a dynamic team
• Values collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement

What You’ll Do

• Prepare accounting and reporting for assigned subsidiaries, ensuring accuracy and compliance with US GAAP
• Analyze monthly financials, investigate anomalies, and deliver clear insights on financial performance
• Prepare reconciliations, journal entries, and accounting calculations (e.g., deferred revenue, allowances)
• Guide and collaborate with subsidiary bookkeepers to ensure consistency and quality
• Assist in accounting integration for acquired entities and transition projects
• Support process improvements for revenue streams and other accounting areas, system upgrades, and operational enhancements
• Work closely with external auditors to answer questions, provide support and prepare schedules for year-end audits
• Manage the sales and use tax process for US and various other countries, working closely with external firms when needed
• Assess and help update company processes to ensure tax compliance for sales and use tax and other applicable tax areas
• Calculate applicable sales tax prepayments and ensure timely payment
• Assist in the monthly reconciliation of income tax, sales tax, and any other related accounts
• Review and research tax notices received, as well as draft responses and recommended resolutions
• Support in the preparation of workpapers for tax deliverables (tax provision, tax estimates, etc.) of the company and all subsidiaries tax deliverables with Legacy.com’s external firm to meet applicable filing deadlines/requirements
• Ad hoc projects related to accounting/tax, assisting the team where needed

What We Offer

Legacy.com offers a very generous and comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Account options with generous employer contributions (based on plan selection)
• Basic Life and Supplemental Life insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Supplemental Benefits (Hospital Indemnity, Accident, Critical Illness)
• Flexible Paid Time Off
• 401k plan with discretionary employer match
• Paid Medical and Parental Leave
• Beautiful, modern Chicago office with a fully stocked kitchen and weekly catered lunches

$80-$100k base bonus

Final compensation is determined based on a variety of factors such as experience, education, certifications, and geographic location.