Senior Accountant

About DHD

DHD is a Chicago-based marketing and advertising agency with a long-standing reputation for creative excellence and strong client relationships. For over 45 years, the firm has partnered with organizations across industries including manufacturing, hospitality, tourism, and consumer services to develop impactful marketing campaigns and digital experiences.

Our team combines creative talent, strategic thinking, and practical problem-solving to help clients grow. As a mid-sized agency, we offer the opportunity to work closely with leadership, contribute directly to the company’s operations, and make a visible impact on how the business runs.

About the Role

DHD is seeking a Senior Accountant to own and manage the company’s day-to-day accounting operations. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys bringing structure and clarity to financial systems and ensuring that accounting processes run smoothly.

The Senior Accountant will oversee the company’s accounting functions and play a key role in strengthening financial processes as the company continues its transition to QuickBooks Online. You’ll operate as DHD’s primary in-house accounting professional — with direct access to leadership and genuine ownership of the function.

The role begins hybrid in Chicago while systems and processes are stabilized, with a planned transition to fully remote within 3–6 months once accounting operations are running smoothly.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the company’s accounting records in QuickBooks Online
• Oversee client invoicing and revenue tracking
• Perform bank, credit card, and balance sheet reconciliations
• Manage accounts payable and vendor payments
• Track and support accounts receivable and collections
• Coordinate payroll with Paychex
• Assist with monthly close and financial reporting
• Support the continued transition to QuickBooks Online
• Maintain documentation and improve internal accounting processes
• Manage and maintain the company’s accounting records and daily bookkeeping in QuickBooks Online

Benefits

• Medical Insurance — DHD covers 70% of employee premiums and 65% for spouse and family coverage
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off — 13 days annually
• Retirement Savings Plan with employer match (DHD matches 50 cents on the dollar up to a qualifying contribution)

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of accounting experience
• Be located and allowed to work in the United States
• Strong experience with QuickBooks Online
• Experience with full-cycle accounting
• Comfortable working as a department of one with high autonomy
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Experience helping companies transition or clean up accounting systems (particularly QuickBooks Online) is strongly preferred
• Accounting degree or CPA is helpful but not required

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Application Question(s):

• Do you have extensive experience with Quickbooks Online

License/Certification:

• accounting degree or CPA license (Required)

Location:

• Chicago, IL 60601 (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Chicago, IL 60601 (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chicago, IL 60601