Staff Accountant

Who we are

Metropolis is an artificial intelligence company that uses computer vision technology to enable frictionless, checkout-free experiences in the real world. Today, we are reimagining parking to enable millions of consumers to just "drive in and drive out." We envision a future where people transact in the real world with a speed, ease and convenience that is unparalleled, even online. Tomorrow, we will power checkout-free experiences anywhere you go to make the everyday experiences of living, working and playing remarkable - giving us back our most valuable asset, time.

Who you are

Metropolis is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our team and ensure the financial integrity of client contracts through expert P&L management and comprehensive reporting. You will serve as a tech-forward partner during our migration to Oracle, managing complex billing cycles and lease accruals while building strong relationships with operations teams and internal stakeholders. Your work will directly impact our ability to scale by maintaining extreme accuracy across high-volume financial processes.

What you'll do

• Ensure all payments and fees are recorded accurately and tie directly to contractual agreements
• Finalize client invoices by their respective due dates and manage contractual compliance
• Prepare manual schedules and reports for clients, ensuring revenue summaries and payroll tie to statements
• Record monthly journal entries in accordance with client contract terms and GAAP
• Manage month-end and quarterly close activities to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and scalability
• Execute lease reporting and manage accruals for subcontractors and accounts payable
• Conduct Client, Parent, and Lease P&L reviews while monitoring expense caps and contractual requirements
• Support annual client and external audits by performing required analytical reviews
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations for accrued rent, accounts receivable, and trust bank accounts
• Perform weekly accounts receivable scrubs to review for payment accuracy and aging

What we're looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 2+ years of professional accounting experience
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage with operations teams, clients, and internal stakeholders
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy, with the ability to manage high-volume processes
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

While not required, these are a plus:

• Experience with Oracle
• Experience or interest in leveraging AI tools to automate reconciliations and streamline accounting processes

When you join Metropolis, you'll join a team of world-class product leaders and engineers, building an ecosystem of technologies at the intersection of parking, mobility, and real estate. Our goal is to build an inclusive culture where everyone has a voice and the best idea wins. You will play a key role in building and maintaining this culture as our organization grows. The anticipated base salary for this position is $70,000.00 USD to $80,000.00 USD annually. The actual base salary offered is determined by a number of variables, including, as appropriate, the applicant's qualifications for the position, years of relevant experience, distinctive skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location of residence and/or place of employment. Base salary is one component of Metropolis' total compensation package, which may also include access to or eligibility for healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a lucrative stock option plan, bonus plans and more. #LI-AW1 #LI-Onsite

Metropolis values in-person collaboration to drive innovation, strengthen culture, and enhance the Member experience. Our corporate team members hold to our office-first model, which requires employees to be on-site at least four days a week, fostering organic interactions that spark creativity and connection

Metropolis may utilize an automated employment decision tool (AEDT) to assess or evaluate your candidacy for employment or promotion. AEDTs are used to assist in assessing a candidate’s application relative to the required job qualifications and responsibilities listed in the job posting.

As part of this process, Metropolis retains data relevant to your candidacy, including personal information, for a period that is reasonably necessary for the use of the tool. If you are hired for the position, your data may become part of your employee records.

Metropolis Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. We make all hiring decisions based on merit, qualifications, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, or pregnancy), national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law.