Accounting Specialist (Part-time)

Overview

Part-time Accounting Specialist role (10-15 hours per month) supporting the FP&A team within a media-focused organization. This position fills a gap by providing dedicated accounting support, including monthly close activities, reconciliations, and process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit monthly revenue and cost of revenue accruals for the FP&A team
• Reconcile affiliate cash receipts against accrual estimates, investigating and explaining variances
• Reconcile actual media costs to initial accruals and collaborate with internal stakeholders to resolve discrepancies
• Monitor media deal milestones and notify accounts receivable when invoices should be issued
• Maintain an up-to-date invoicing schedule aligned with contractual billing terms
• Identify and document gaps in current accounting workflows
• Recommend and implement process improvements in coordination with the central accounting team
• Develop lightweight reporting to improve FP&A visibility into accrual accuracy over time

Requirements

• Minimum 4 years of accounting experience, preferably in media, digital, or affiliate-driven businesses
• Strong understanding of accrual accounting and monthly close processes
• Familiarity with Workday or similar ERP systems, especially worktags and expense coding
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in shared services or multi-entity accounting environments
• Familiarity with extracting data from platforms such as Databricks, Boostr, or Workday
• Prior exposure to affiliate revenue models or media advertising deals
• CPA or equivalent credential

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly rate: $35.40 - $47.20

Location

This is a remote, part-time position requiring 10-15 hours per month.