Senior Accountant, Sovrn
Contract
$60 - $85 an hour
More information about location
2 days a week in office (Boulder, CO)
Advertising tools & services for content creators
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Advertising tools & services for content creators
101-200 employees
Be an early applicant
$60 - $85 an hour
More information about location
2 days a week in office (Boulder, CO)
101-200 employees
Company mission
To empower independent content creators and publishers to grow their businesses and achieve the attention they deserve.
Role
Who you are
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- At least 3 years of accounting experience, preferably in a fast-paced and high-growth environment
- Strong knowledge of General Ledger accounting, account reconciliations, and month-end close processes
- Strong understanding of financial statements and accounting principles
- Experience with NetSuite, and high proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets
- Hands-on experience using AI-enabled tools in daily accounting tasks, enhancing efficiency and accuracy in financial processes
- A proactive mindset and a commitment to continuously improving processes, controls, and financial operations
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to build effective partnerships across teams
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality, as this position involves handling highly sensitive and confidential information
- High attention to detail and the ability to process a large volume of information quickly and accurately
- Reliability and accountability for meeting agreed-upon deliverables and timelines
- We understand that no candidate is perfectly qualified for any job. Experience comes in different forms, many skills are transferable, and passion goes a long way
- Even more important than your resume is a clear demonstration of accountability and the ability to adapt to changing business priorities while collaborating effectively across teams. We expect you to learn new things in this role and encourage you to apply if your experience is close to what we're looking for
What the job involves
- As a Senior Accountant (Contractor), you'll play a key role in maintaining the accuracy and integrity of our financial reporting processes
- You'll take ownership of critical areas of the monthly close, serve as a trusted partner in compensation-related accounting activities, and help strengthen the foundation of our General Ledger operations
- Working closely with the Controller, you'll drive process improvements, execute and enhance financial controls, and contribute to projects that support scalability as we continue to grow
- Your work will directly influence the efficiency, accuracy, and reliability of our accounting operations
- Own designated areas of the monthly close process, ensuring timely, accurate, and complete financial reporting
- Assist with all aspects of General Ledger maintenance, including reviewing and approving journal entries, conducting account analysis, and ensuring the accuracy of supporting documentation
- Serve as a key stakeholder for compensation-related accounting activities, including analysis, reporting, and coordination with cross-functional partners
- Prepare, review, and maintain account reconciliations, resolving discrepancies and ensuring the integrity of financial data
- Identify opportunities to improve month-end close processes and implement solutions that increase efficiency and scalability
- Execute and continuously refine newly implemented controls to strengthen compliance, accuracy, and operational effectiveness
- Partner with Finance and other business teams to support accounting projects, assist with FP&A financial planning, process enhancements, and evolving business initiatives
- Collaborate with auditors to ensure the timely completion of yearly audits
- Collaborate on accounts receivable, including collections, reconciliations, customer setups, invoicing, and payment applications
- Collaborate on accounts payable, including billing, payment processing, and vendor setups
- Review AP and publisher payment runs, and create necessary bank wires or transfers to complete payments
- Oversee 1099 reporting
- Compiles monthly financial reporting packages and assists with regulatory reporting
- Contract Length Terms: 6-7 month, 1099 contract position
- Minimum of 40 hours per week
Application process
- Priority deadline August 14, 2026. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis thereafter until the position is filled
Our take
The monetization of online content creation can be very lucrative but requires time, resources and expertise outside of writing. Passionate writers who focus on storytelling and creating inspiring content may waste valuable time attempting to develop their business, and hiring somebody to do this is often too expensive for independent writers.
Sovrn tackles this in a smart way by providing writers with simple-to-use tools that take the stress out of monetization. It works with publishers and advertisers to provide opportunities to passionate writers, allowing them to focus on excelling at their job rather than dealing with distribution, monetization and operations - all of which Sovrn is able to handle.
The startup claims to be able to drive higher revenues and scale a publishing business, at the same time as allowing writers to focus on what they do best. It has seen significant investment that will enable it to pursue acquisitions and support the further expansion of its platform with more capabilities to be added in the future.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
-19% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 5 rounds)
Aug 2022
$35.6m
LATE VC
Jul 2022
$36m
SERIES C
Total funding: $132.6m
Company benefits
- Work at a company that values your strengths. See the results of your actions. There are no barriers at Sovrn
- First-class health benefits, wellness options, and a host of life-improvement perks that help you be the best you
- Retirement benefits, 401k matching, and stock options show we’re equally dedicated to financial health
- In-house barista, catered lunches and breakfasts
- Volunteer opportunities
- Flexible vacation and a focus on mental and physical health mean you’ll have time for life outside the office
- Learn new skills. Pursue great ideas. Take on new opportunities and thrive in a workplace that rewards your efforts
Company HQ
Boulder, CO
Leadership
Walter Knapp
(CEO)Having studied at the University of Colorado, they worked as a Partner at Cambridge Technology, and Novell Ventures for a combined 6 years. They worked as SuSE Linux at Novel, COO of Lijit Networks, and COO of Federated Media Publishing before leaving in January 2014 to found Sovrn.
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