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We are looking for an Accounting Manager to plan and direct all accounting activities and to oversee the recording, tracking, and reporting of financial information in the general ledger, to train, and motivate accounting staff, prepare reports for management, manage payroll, and develop and implement accounting controls, policies and procedures. The Accounting Manager reports to the VP, Finance and directly manages a staff accountant. This role will closely partner with the other finance department staff as well as HR.

Given the speed at which the agency moves and its' growth trajectory, this candidate will serve as a point person across various internal stakeholders and partners. The ideal candidate must be able to multitask, think clearly on their feet and articulate key financial metrics to team members.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily activities of the accounting department.
• Maintain general ledger and financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Manage period end close procedures, including preparing reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, deferrals, and other related analysis.
• Oversee billing, collections, payables, expenses, fixed assets, prepaids, and ensure media / production expense pass through activity is properly accounted for.
• Supervise accounting department staff responsible for expenses, accounts payable and receivables, billing, and media and production expense management.
• Oversight of banking activity including cash receipts, cash reconciliations, cash flow analysis, and scheduling expenditures.
• Process payroll and maintain salary reconciliations and forecast.
• Produce financial statements, and other financial reports.
• Assist in the development of forecasts and reporting on forecast vs. actuals.
• Assist in evaluating, establishing and implementing internal controls and guidelines for accounting transactions.
• Assist in researching accounting issues and compliance with new accounting standards as necessary to develop and implement accounting policies and procedures.
• Build and maintain relationships with various teams within the company.
• Maintain detailed Excel spreadsheets and schedules to support work.
• Identify training needs and provide / develop training programs for staff.
• Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned.

Requirements

• At least 5 years' experience in an accounting role, with at least 2 years as a Senior Accountant or with similar responsibilities.
• Previous advertising agency experience strongly preferred.
• Proven knowledge of bookkeeping, managing period end close, and GAAP accounting principles, practices, standards, laws and regulations.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting.
• Strong technology skills, including general ledger and payroll systems and managing multiple platforms integrating into a GL (i.e., expense systems, subledger systems). Experience with NetSuite general ledger and Mediaocean preferred.
• Advanced level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel and related productivity software (i.e., word processing, presentation).
• Strong communication, organizational, and analytical abilities, including time and resource management.
• Excellent management and supervisory skills.
• Acute attention to detail.

The anticipated salary range for this position is $85,000 - $120,000. Salary is determined based on a wide range of factors, including relevant experience, knowledge, skills, job duties, and geographic location.