About the role

  • Senior Accountant maintaining accurate financial records and supporting month-end close at an advertising agency. Involved in billing support, project accounting, and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

  • Support the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close process to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
  • Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and variance analyses.
  • Maintain the general ledger and ensure consistent application of GAAP and internal accounting policies.
  • Assist with revenue recognition processes for retainers, fixed-fee projects, and time-and-materials engagements.
  • Reconcile project costs, WIP, and deferred revenue balances.
  • Partner with Project and Account Management teams to ensure accurate job setup, project reporting, and expense tracking.
  • Process vendor invoices, match POs, and ensure proper coding to jobs and cost centers.
  • Monitor outstanding receivables, identify overdue accounts, and assist with collections follow-up.
  • Prepare financial schedules, supporting documentation, and management reports.
  • Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and industry standards.
  • Maintain accurate data within accounting and project management systems (e.g., NetSuite, Workamajig, Deltek, Sage Intacct, Kantata/Mavenlink).

Requirements

  • 3–6+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in advertising, media, creative services, or professional services.
  • Solid understanding of GAAP and general accounting practices.
  • Experience with project-based accounting, WIP, and client billing.
  • Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, formulas).
  • Experience with accounting or ERP systems (NetSuite, Workamajig, Deltek, Intacct, or similar).
  • Excellent attention to detail, organization, and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment.
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (Preferred).
  • CPA track or certification (Preferred).
  • Experience in digital, media, or integrated advertising agencies (Preferred).
  • Familiarity with time-tracking and project management systems (Preferred).

Benefits

  • Unlimited PTO after 90-days of employment
  • 10 paid holidays
  • Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision
  • 401k with employer matching (after 1 year of service)
  • Referral bonus for bringing great talent to the organization
  • A savings discount plan on entertainment, hotel stays, travel, shopping, and more!

Job title

Senior Accountant

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Tech skills

Location requirements

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