About Smokeball
Who we are
Smokeball helps law firms bill more without their clients paying more. Intriguing, right? We were founded by technology leaders with more than 20 years of experience in delivering impactful legal technology products. Our leadership continually strives to develop a company, culture, and team that share a profound love for the law and is compelled to help small law firms find success. Our mission isn’t simple, but it is straightforward: help small law firms be successful businesses so that they can better serve our communities.
What makes us special?
Culture is sacred. As a 'Best Places to Work' winner four years in a row, we believe company culture is the single most important ingredient to our success. At the end of the day, it is all about our people.The best product in Legal Tech. We think deeply about the challenges small law firms face. We do not bother with simply delivering a “faster horse,” we drive innovations that truly enhance the lives and businesses of our clients. Check out our ratings on G2, Capterra, and Google.Industry Opportunity. The Legal Tech industry is estimated to be worth around $15bn and is growing every year. Smokeball is growing right along with it, and we like to take our people with us.Our working model
At Smokeball, we believe there is nothing more powerful than a community of people coming together to work on a product that they, and our clients, love. When it comes to working as a community, we see the value in both coming together and allowing our “Smokeballers” the flexibility that remote work offers. All Chicago employees are in the office on Wednesdays and Thursdays. While our office is open 5 days a week, we allow you to choose what works best for you on Monday, Tuesday and Friday. Our office is in the heart of the Loop within 10 minutes of the Metra and all “EL” trains.
And, we have lots (and lots) of snacks.
The Role
We are seeking a Senior Accountant to oversee the financial processes related to the Record-to-Report and Procure-to-Pay cycles in the Finance department. This role requires advanced knowledge of accounting principles, strong analytical skills, and the ability to lead month-end closing activities. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the accrual and deferral accounting concept, the ability to actively find and solve problems, and the ability to link company operations to financial outcomes.
This person will report to the VP of Finance.
This is a hybrid role with our office being in Chicago, IL.
Key Responsibilities
- Running all weekly, monthly, and annual aspects of general accounting consisting of: the maintenance of the chart of accounts, journal entries, accruals, deferrals, account reconciliations and financial statement reporting.
- Develop and support accounting procedures to obtain and maintain a 4-day month-end close.
- Biweekly monitoring of payroll and headcount spend to assure the proper controls around payroll runs and budget adherence with staffing.
- Weekly management of company procurement processes to enforce company purchasing policies, support purchase orders, pay vendors and consistently record transactions to facilitate comparability across accounting periods.
- Driving the company’s deployment and full adoption to RAMP.com for all purchasing needs, making sure company policies are written into the platform’s rules and routine high-volume work is automated.
- Monitor and forecast vendor and employee payments to evaluate working capital needs and the company’s cashflows.
- Presenting monthly functional spend to department leaders to drive more financial accountability to improve profitability.
- Support compliance work with statutory authorities.
- Other duties and responsibilities as defined by the company.
What You Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Mathematics.
- 3+ years of accounting, finance, or procurement experience.
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and accounting principles.
- Proficient in accounting software and ERP systems (e.g., QuickBooks, Xero, Rippling, RAMP, Salesforce); advanced Excel skills required.
- Ability to work with large data sets and distill key information to repeatable outcomes.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently in a fast-moving organization.
- Ability to lead and collaborate in a fast-paced environment.
Meet Some Teammates
Ben Pomeroy (Manager):
Hi, I am Ben and I’ve worked at Smokeball for about 2 years. I oversee the North American Finance team and help tell the financial story of the company each month as well as guide the strategic decision making with in our region. Our team consists of 7 employees that are passionate about helping the company grow commercially and actively partner across the business to drive business decisions. I am a big believer in empowering staff to make decisions and bring their ideas to the table to assist the company.
When I am not working I enjoy playing with my kids, reading and golfing.
Art Garza (Teammate):
Hi, I’m Art! I’ve been with Smokeball for a over three years now and I’ve enjoyed my experience so much since joining the company. The finance team started off very small, with me being here in the US and the CFO, Mick Campbell, in Australia. Since then, we have doubled the finance team and are looking to add more teammates to help meet the demands of our clients. With our growing client base come new challenges – which we all get energy from! We have a collaborative team environment which not only aids in the business’ growth, but also for our own personal development.
Life at Smokeball
- Great Culture: Named 2024'S 10th Best Place to Work in the Technology Industry nationwide!
- Work-Life Balance: 20 vacation days, 7 sick days, 3 reboot days, 10 paid holidays, birthday off, volunteer time, and more!
- Career Growth: Smokeball believes in investing in our own people and promoting from within. Our own President started at Smokeball as an Account Manager!
- Benefits: Excellent medical coverage, 401(k) match, monthly wellness stipend, generous parental leave
- Transparency: We keep employees in the loop through monthly global huddles and local standups where we discuss company goals, updates, new hire introductions, etc.
- The Office: The kitchen is stocked with breakfast items, snacks, and beverages, and we have plenty of games to help you relax (ping-pong, billiards, pinball, board games, video games). We also offer free monthly massages provided by a licensed massage therapist!
- Fun Events: In-person happy hours, virtual game nights, family-friendly events, and so much more
- Convenient Transit: We’re located in the heart of downtown Chicago, in walking distance from all major modes of transportation
The Values We Live By
Creating and fostering a great culture is just as important as providing a great product. At Smokeball, we don’t have Core Values for show, we live and breathe them every day.
Caring is not optional Make it happen Deliver legendary service Innovate for the client, not the press release Be frank Keep listening, keep learning These values inform every strategic decision we make and guide our behavior with every person we meet. When we are bringing new team members into the Smokeball Family, we look for compassion, drive, keen judgement, varied perspectives, and no egos.
More, more, more!
Why do we do what we do? Where did the name ‘Smokeball’ come from? How do we give back? Learn more here.* Frequently cited statistics show that women and underrepresented groups apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. No one ever meets 100% of the qualifications! We encourage anyone who is interested to apply based on the responsibilities and requirements outlined. You may be the culture add that we are seeking! We look forward to your application.* Smokeball is an equal-opportunity employer and committed to providing an open, welcoming environment for everyone The pay range for this role is: $65,000 - 70,000 / year
