Accounting Manager

Overview

Salary Range: $60,000–$90,000

This role owns the day-to-day internal accounting function and ensures the accuracy and timeliness of bookkeeping, payables, receivables, and talent accounting. The Accounting Manager manages the Accounting Coordinator, supports smooth month-end close and financial reporting, and serves as the primary internal contact for internal accounting needs.

Responsibilities

Internal Accounting Oversight

• Manage day-to-day accounting workflows, deadlines, and internal procedures across the team.
• Direct and review the Accounting Coordinator’s work to ensure nothing falls through the cracks.
• Set the standard 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 address 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.
• Be 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.

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 ensure the function has no gaps.
• Maintain sufficient knowledge of the Accounting Coordinator’s day-to-day responsibilities to step in 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 preferred; open to remote candidates within the US.

Education/Training

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

Compensation & Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance — your individual portion of your healthcare premium is covered 50% by the employer
• 401k 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

Location

• Nashville, TN (preferred)
• Remote within the US (open to remote candidates within the US)

Additional Information

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