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Hawthorne Advertising · 3 days ago

Staff Accountant

United States

Full-time

Remote

Entry Level

2+ years exp

Hawthorne Advertising is a company seeking a Staff Accountant to manage various accounting tasks. The role involves responsibilities such as client invoicing, accounts payable processing, and balance sheet reconciliations while ensuring accuracy and efficiency in accounting operations.

AdvertisingAnalyticsBrand MarketingCreative AgencyMarketing

Responsibilities

Enter invoices from agency, production, and digital media vendors into the accounting system

Process bi-weekly accounts payable for agency and production expenses

Process weekly and monthly accounts payable for media expenses

Handle client invoicing on a weekly and monthly basis

Record cash receipts and account transfers on a weekly basis

Maintain and reconcile balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis

Process client reconciliation updates and reconciliation credit memos/invoices monthly and upon requests

Assist with other reconciliations as assigned

Run weekly timesheet and time report audits

Process bi-weekly payroll journal entries

Assist with quarterly manual payroll tax forms using data from Namely

Assist Controller with internal and external audits

Maintain software licensing spreadsheets and coordinate updates with IT

Assist HR Manager with open enrollment and benefits reconciliations

Distribute benefits information and health/wellness program updates

Assist HR Manager with updating company documents as needed

Create and distribute monthly agency newsletter and company-wide announcements

Support HR Manager with agency culture initiatives and coordinating agency training meetings

Engage directly with internal and external clients to provide research support and educational assistance regarding various processes

Analyze accounting processes to identify opportunities for increased efficiency and resource optimization while ensuring accuracy

Collaborate with the Controller to monitor industry and regulatory changes

Participate in the development and documentation of business processes and accounting policies to strengthen internal controls

Qualification

NetSuite general ledgerGenerally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)General ledger accountingBalance sheet reconciliationsAdvanced Microsoft ExcelProblem-solving skillsCritical thinking skillsOrganizational skillsAttention to detailWritten communicationVerbal communicationConfidentialityTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

NetSuite general ledger experience required

Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

Experience with general ledger accounting and balance sheet reconciliations

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, formatting, data entry)

Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage recurring deadlines

Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills

High attention to detail and accuracy

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive financial or HR information

Comfortable working in a remote, cross-functional team environment

Demonstrates Hawthorne's Core Values: Swiss Army Knife, Confident and Professional, Works Hard and Has Fun, Driven and Self Starter, and Strategic and Analytical