A fast-growing advertising and creative services firm is seeking a Senior Accountant to join its finance team. This position will play a key role in overseeing the month-end close process, maintaining accurate financial records, and providing meaningful financial insights to leadership. The ideal candidate is a hands-on accounting professional who enjoys working in a dynamic, project-driven environment.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring all deadlines are met and financial information is reported accurately.
• Prepare, review, and post complex journal entries related to accruals, revenue recognition, payroll, intercompany transactions, and other accounting activities.
• Perform detailed balance sheet reconciliations and investigate variances, unusual transactions, or discrepancies to ensure financial accuracy.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly financial statements, management reporting packages, and executive-level analyses.
• Partner with department leaders to review operating results, explain budget-to-actual variances, and provide financial recommendations.
• Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning initiatives by compiling and analyzing financial data.
• Coordinate with external auditors and tax professionals, preparing schedules and supporting documentation for audits and tax filings.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, company accounting policies, and internal control procedures.
• Analyze existing accounting workflows and recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.
• Assist with ERP enhancements, system implementations, and automation projects as the company continues to grow.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior accounting staff while serving as a resource for accounting-related questions across the organization.
• Participate in ad hoc reporting requests, strategic initiatives, and special projects as assigned by leadership.

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 4-7+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial statement preparation.
• Advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, and data analysis functions.
• Experience working with ERP systems such as NetSuite, Sage Intacct, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar platforms.
• CPA designation or active pursuit of CPA certification is highly preferred.
• Prior experience within advertising, media, marketing, professional services, or agency environments is a plus.

Compensation & Benefits

$90,000 - $110,000 DOE plus annual bonus eligibility, excellent healthcare coverage, 401(k) matching, generous PTO, and a hybrid work schedule that promotes work-life balance.