Overview
This role is for a Senior Accountant supporting the finance and accounting operations of an independent out-of-home (OOH) media agency. The position is hands-on within the finance team and reports to the Controller/VP Finance. You will help ensure the accuracy and timeliness of month-end close activities, manage day-to-day balance sheet reconciliations, support technical compliance related to revenue recognition, and optimize internal accounting processes.
Responsibilities
- General Ledger Close Support: Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, including preparing complex journal entries, performing key account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
- Technical Accounting Reconciliations: Assist with technical accounting matters with a primary focus on revenue recognition under US GAAP. Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations, investigate and resolve discrepancies, and maintain total general ledger integrity.
- Parent Company Subsidiary Reporting: Assist with parent company financial reporting schedules, deliverables, and submissions during routine close and reporting cycles.
- Cross-Functional Process Collaboration: Partner with transactional finance (AP/AR), contracting, and client development teams to ensure consistent financial data, clean workflows, and accurate billing/revenue flows.
- Process Improvement: Identify and support continuous improvements to accounting workflows to improve efficiency and scalability.
- Audit Financial Reporting: Support external audits by preparing schedules, gathering documentation, and responding to auditor requests. Assist with internal and external financial report preparation.
Requirements
- Experience: 4+ years of hands-on accounting experience with strong exposure to close workflows, reconciliations, and general ledger maintenance.
- Industry Background: Experience in an advertising agency or media environment is preferred; experience in Out of Home (OOH) media is a major plus.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
- Certifications: CPA or CPA candidate is a plus.
- Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and working knowledge of US GAAP (specifically revenue recognition). Experience with Sage Intacct and/or NetSuite preferred.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience with revenue recognition under US GAAP.
- Experience in OOH media or related advertising/media environments.
Key Attributes
- Detail-oriented analytical problem-solving with a strong commitment to data accuracy and general ledger integrity.
- Collaborative communication skills (written and verbal) to work effectively across cross-functional teams.
- Proactive and adaptable approach with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced agency environment.
Compensation & Benefits
- Compensation Range: $80,000 - $90,000 / year (Dependent upon experience)
- Unlimited non-accrual vacation policy
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) matching program
- Generous parental leave policy
- Collaborative and growth-oriented work environment
Equal Opportunity Statement
This employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.