Senior Staff Accountant

The Lede Company is looking for a Senior Staff Accountant to join its growing Accounting team. In this role, the Senior Staff Accountant will be responsible for full cycle accounting, employee expenses and reimbursement, reporting, document preparation and team supervision. This role will report to an Accounting Manager and will support junior staff in the completion of their daily activities.

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

Full cycle accounting: Perform full-cycle general accounting functions, including A/R, A/P, G/L reconciliations, month-end journal entries, amortization schedules, bank and credit card reconciliations
Customer dispute resolution: Work with corporate customers to settle disputes over billing issues and follow up on payments as needed
Oversee essential banking functions, including daily cash reporting and various payment initiation processes
Assist with monthly invoicing
Post transactions and categorize records in the general ledger (e.g., by asset/liability, revenue/expenses)
Conduct daily and monthly bank reconciliations for multiple accounts, reconcile balance sheet accounts, and prepare and record journal entries
Analyze and reconcile key balance sheet accounts to ensure accuracy and compliance
Allocate monthly company credit card activity to the appropriate GL expense account
Analyze budgets, create expense reports and monitor employee reimbursements
Reconcile month-end cash and monthly bank statements
Analyze transactions with internal and external stakeholders; research variances and month-over-month changes
Contribute to the month-end and year-end close with Accounting team
Advise vendors, clients and internal staff on financial issues (e.g., collections, expenses, payment discrepancies) via email or phone
Prepare documents for audits; apply new accounting policies and ensure compliance with rules and regulations
Prepares checks, including releasing ACH transactions and web payments, and backup
Maintain and update accounting records and files
Research and recommend programs, policies, and procedures to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the Accounting department
Create various ad-hoc reports, project revenue and expenses
And other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

B.S. degree in Accounting or Finance required
Minimum of 7+ years of progressive full cycle accounting experience. Similar experience as a Staff Accountant or relevant role in accounting
Knowledge and understanding of GAAP and relevant accounting regulations
Solid understanding of accrual accounting
Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite, especially Excel
Knowledge of an accounting information system (Quickbooks, Sage, NetSuite, Xero) and AP/expense tool (Bill.com, Divvy) required
Meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy
Strong organizational and communication skills and good judgment
Proven ability to manage multiple high-priority tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Ability to handle confidential information discreetly and responsibly
Ability to work in-office a minimum of 3 days per week

DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS

Experienced people manager preferred
Highly motivated and demonstrates a can-do attitude
Demonstrated ability to thrive in a high-volume, fast-paced department
Proactive, resourceful, and operates with a sense of urgency
Exceptional follow-through
Customer service-oriented
Experience in a rapid-growth environment
Tactical and solution-oriented

The Lede Company is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

ABOUT US

The Lede Company is a full-service strategy, communications and social impact consulting firm, specializing in corporate, entertainment, brand and nonprofit sectors. With dedicated Talent, Music, Strategic Communications, Brand, Content and Social Impact divisions, we work with our clients to advance business and social outcomes through innovative storytelling, media, campaigns and partnerships. Our service offerings draw on our expertise, relationships, and resources, all of which enable us to exceed client expectations and ultimately, deliver results.

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