We are looking to hire a Staff Accountant who will assist with general accounting and month-end close process of our agency. In this role, you will work with Account Managers and Partners to address daily client finance questions. You will be responsible for all daily accounting tasks with a strong attention to detail, including monthly invoices, expense bill-back supporting documents, and daily cash and bank reconciliations. In addition, you will also carry out relevant administrative duties, such as responding to clients via email and handling questions related to invoices and payments. You will also work closely with our Controller and CFO to prepare monthly financial statements.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain and update accounting records and files
Review and record expenses from RAMP, corporate cards, and Bill.com for approvals of bill-back expense invoices
Organize and maintain client files with supporting accounting/expense backup
Manage Accounting inbox to respond to questions/requests from clients and account managers related to invoices, expenses, project codes, and remaining budget
Update master list of client records
Create monthly retainer, project and pre-bill invoices
Assist with bi-weekly Accounts Receivable Aging report with Partners to manage collections and communicate with clients regarding past due invoices
Post transactions and categorize records in the general ledger (Quickbooks experience a must)
Reconcile bank statements and post daily cash transactions/deposits
Analyze transactions with internal and external stakeholders; Coordinate with internal team on monthly travel, uber/transportation spend, UPS/RDS, shipping and other reimbursable expenses
Add new vendors to Bill.com; collect new vendor files including Form W9, billing contact and payment information
Prepare documents for annual audit and tax/compliance filings, including 1099s in January
Apply new accounting policies and ensure compliance with rules and regulations
Report to the Controller and work to improve financial processes; Support Controller to prepare month-end, quarter-end and year-end reporting

Requirements and skills

2-4 years of relevant accounting experience
Excellent use of Microsoft Office Word and Excel; very good with spreadsheets
Knowledge of Quickbooks Online or another accounting system is required
Good math skills
Strong attention to detail
Strong organizational and communication skills
Confidentiality and integrity
Degree in Accounting is a plus
Thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

Note: Hybrid (1-2 days in NYC HQ office, as needed)

Annual Compensation

$60,000 - $75,000 (commensurate with experience + benefits)

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