Accounting Manager

Overview

Salary Range: $60,000–$75,000

This role owns the organization’s day-to-day internal accounting function, ensuring bookkeeping, payables, receivables, and talent accounting are accurate, timely, and well-supported throughout the month-end close and reporting cycle.

Responsibilities

Internal Accounting Oversight

• Manage day-to-day accounting workflows, deadlines, and internal procedures across the team.
• Direct and review the work of the Accounting Coordinator to ensure nothing falls through the cracks.
• Set standards for accuracy and timeliness across internal accounting processes.
• Escalate complex accounting, reporting, tax, or financial matters as appropriate.

Bookkeeping

• Own transaction coding and monthly bank and credit card reconciliations.
• Maintain supporting schedules and ensure daily books remain accurate and up to date.
• Flag and resolve discrepancies before month-end.

Accounts Payable

• Manage vendor setup, bill processing, and payment preparation.
• Own vendor-related accounting matters and keep vendor records current.
• Ensure bills are processed and paid accurately and on time.

Accounts Receivable Oversight

• Review receivables activity and step in on discrepancies or more complex payment issues.
• Manage late-payment escalations and keep aging receivables under control.
• Partner with the Accounting Coordinator on day-to-day receivables tracking and follow-up.
• Monitor a local PO Box for checks and other accounting-related mail, logging and depositing items promptly.

Talent Accounting

• Own commission calculations and commission statements for the roster.
• Manage talent payouts and review outstanding talent balances.
• Serve as the point person for accounting questions related to talent pay.

Month-End Preparation

• Ensure all reconciliations and supporting schedules are complete and accurate ahead of month-end close.
• Proactively communicate open items so close happens on time, every time.

Payroll Accounting

• Coordinate with leadership on payroll-related accounting, payroll tax accounts, and related financial records.
• Ensure payroll accounting stays accurate and compliant.

Team Management & Coverage

• Train and supervise the Accounting Coordinator, providing feedback and coaching.
• Provide coverage or reassign responsibilities as needed to prevent gaps.
• Be able to step in and fill gaps when needed, including:
  • Managing the accounting inbox and routine inquiries
  • Monitoring outstanding invoices and receivables follow-up
  • Supporting talent accounting setup, payment tracking, and commission documentation
  • Updating campaign payment information in Podio
  • General accounting support such as transaction research, receipt/document collection, and data entry

Minimum Qualifications Required

• Minimum of 4–6 years of accounting experience, including bookkeeping, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.
• Proven experience managing month-end close and reconciliations.
• Prior experience supervising or managing a direct report.
• Strong understanding of commission structures and talent or agency accounting is a plus.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and follow-through.
• Comfortable working with outsourced accounting or finance partners.
• Proficiency with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks) and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams).
• Excellent communication skills and sound judgment handling sensitive financial information with discretion.
• Ability to work well under pressure, manage competing deadlines, and problem-solve independently.
• Based in or near Nashville, TN required.

Education/Training

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent industry experience.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Range: $60,000–$75,000
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance — your individual portion of the healthcare premium is covered 50%
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Performance-based bonuses
• Unlimited PTO, in addition to company holidays
• Fully remote
• Work from home stipend
• Paid parental leave
• 2-week winter break in December

Additional Information

This job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position.

Equal opportunity employer. Value diversity. No discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.