Your Opportunity

Scion is paving a path in student living and we’re seeking a talented Senior Fund Accountant to join us in executing our vision. This position will focus on the preparation, verification, and presentation of financial data for our joint ventures. This position is accountable for all aspects of accounting efforts for our joint venture entities including preparing or reviewing journal entries and reconciliations and generating timely financial reports.                  

The Senior Fund Accountant is a strategic leader who excels in a fast-paced, agile, corporate environment. This role demands principled thinking, well-honed project management skills, a stubborn refusal to settle, and an appreciation for bold innovation. 

This role is based out of our Central Office in downtown Chicago, IL and requires five days in-office. 

Your Benefits

• FLSA Status Exempt
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Paid Time Off
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401k Matching
• Paid Maternal Leave
• Parental Leave
• Learning reimbursement opportunities

Your Responsibilities 

This Senior Fund Accountant is accountable for all aspects of accounting efforts for our joint venture entities including preparing journal entries and reconciliations and generating timely financial reports. Responsibilities include:

• Prepare quarterly consolidated financial statements for internal and external stakeholders.
• Prepare annual financial statements and footnotes for internal and external stakeholders.
• Complete conversion of accounting and financial statements from US GAAP to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) for external stakeholders reporting in accordance with IFRS.
• Complete accounting for business transactions of the Real Estate Investment Trusts, holding companies in the joint venture structures, and the joint venture company (e.g., contributions, distributions, operating expenses).
• Complete consolidations process for joint ventures.
• Account for Scion’s investments in joint ventures.
• Prepares balance sheet reconciliations and reviews bank reconciliations prepared by the Bookkeeper.
• Prepare reconciliations of intercompany balances within joint venture structure.
• Proactively monitor and achieve internal and external deadlines.
• Effectively work with Property Accountants to resolve any property entity questions and any property entity information needed to complete tasks.
• Respond to inquiries from external auditors of joint venture companies.
• Continuously improve processes to address inefficiencies or ineffectiveness.

The responsibilities listed above may not be all inclusive.

What We Require

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• 3-5 years of professional accounting experience
• Obtained or pursuing CPA preferred.

Operational Details

• Job location is based at Scion headquarters in Chicago, IL
• Working hours are general daytime business hours

The Scion Group LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, national origin, color, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, physical or mental disability (as long as the employee/applicant is otherwise qualified for the job with or without a reasonable accommodation), genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, marital status, uniformed service, veteran status, pregnancy or other legally protected status or category under federal or state law. The Scion Group LLC complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in all locations in which the Company has properties. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation, training and other terms and conditions of employment. The Scion Group LLC is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunities.

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Junior Accountant 

Location: Chicago or Boston (Hybrid)

About the position

As a Junior Accountant at Showpad, you will be a key member of a dynamic, international finance team. You will own core accounting tasks such as cash reconciliations, fixed asset management, journal entries, and month-end close processes. You will also support the Accountant and Accounting Manager with monthly closings, expense report reviews, and accounts payable. We are looking for someone who takes ownership of their work and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Key responsibilities as Junior Accountant at Showpad

• Take the lead in cash reconciliations for multi companies and banks
• Post Prepaid expenses and track them within the system for accuracy of the postings
• Fixed asset management, depreciation and amortization entries
• Assist the Accountant/Accounting Manager in the monthly closings and prepare Journal entries/set up and post  accruals 
• Make the 7 day close deadline with reconciliations,Journal entries, and other task given for the close process
• Review expense reports + analysis of expenses on a monthly basis
• Post payroll accruals and actuals for the month
• Month end balance sheet reconciliations
• Back up to Accounts Payable
• Back up for the PO process and expense report process

Skills and Qualifications we are looking for

• Associates degree or equivalent in Accounting
• Knowledge of accounting principles and practices
• Previous experience of general accounting
• Knowledge of GAAP
• Technical accounting skills (Netsuite, Excel, …)
• Flexible
• Problem solving skills
• Like to work in a great team in a fast paced organisation
• Eager to learn, willing to have impact on a company, be more than a bookkeeper,...
• Take responsibility over the work done

About Showpad

At Showpad, we’re focused on empowering others to be at their best. As a global leader in AI-powered revenue effectiveness, we provide revenue teams with the platform they need to prepare sellers, engage buyers, and drive predictable revenue. Since our 2025 merger with Bigtincan, we have created the industry’s first unified platform specifically designed for complex, field-selling organizations, serving more than 2,000 customers across 50 countries.

As an employer, we provide our employees with opportunities to grow, make a meaningful impact, and bring their authentic selves to work. Our culture stems from our values, which center on achieving maximum impact for our customers and fostering global collaboration, diversity, and a genuine passion for innovation. We’re a team of authentic, good-natured ass-kickers, and we’ve been recognized as a top workplace by Built In Chicago and Inc. Magazine.

Why Join Us Now?

Showpad is powering the next generation of field selling success through accelerated innovation, expanded global reach, and a more holistic engine to drive growth and lasting value. You’ll join a team shaping what’s next, working with smart, driven people who care deeply about making an impact (and aren’t afraid to challenge the status quo).

Our Global Footprint

Founded in 2011, Showpad is a global company with 500+ people (post-merger) working from offices and regional hubs around the world including Chicago, Boston, Ghent, London, Munich, Brussels, San Francisco, and Sydney. We are consistently recognized as a Leader in the Forrester Wave™ and a “Customers’ Choice” by Gartner® Peer Insights.

What you can expect from Showpad

We welcome every voice and are committed to building a truly inclusive environment where your differences are not just welcomed, they are celebrated. We’re building a best-in-class experience for our employees and are always identifying opportunities to encourage our team to be their authentic selves. Whether that’s paid parental leave, paid holidays (including Juneteenth and paid time off to vote), paid time off to volunteer at non-profit organizations, personal development opportunities or professional stretch assignments, you can expect Showpad to support you. 

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organization and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other dimensions of identity.

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