Senior Accountant, Inspired Thinking Group

• The ideal candidate has strong technical accounting skills and understands the unique financial workflows of an agency; project-based billing, WIP, pass-through costs, time tracking, and client-based revenue cycles
• 3–6+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in advertising, media, creative services, or professional services
• Solid understanding of GAAP and general accounting practices
• Experience with project-based accounting, WIP, and client billing
• Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, formulas)
• Experience with accounting or ERP systems (NetSuite, Workamajig, Deltek, Intacct, or similar)
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment

Desirable

• The Senior Accountant plays a critical role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting month-end close, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards within a fast-paced advertising agency
• This position contributes to revenue and expense tracking, job/project accounting, billing support, financial reporting, and process improvement
• Support the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close process to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting
• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and variance analyses
• Maintain the general ledger and ensure consistent application of GAAP and internal accounting policies
• Assist with revenue recognition processes for retainers, fixed-fee projects, and time-and-materials engagements
• Reconcile project costs, WIP, and deferred revenue balances
• Partner with Project and Account Management teams to ensure accurate job setup, project reporting, and expense tracking
• Review production estimates, out-of-pocket costs, and client billing for accuracy and completeness
• Process vendor invoices, match POs, and ensure proper coding to jobs and cost centers
• Support client billing cycles and help prepare invoices when needed
• Monitor outstanding receivables, identify overdue accounts, and assist with collections follow-up
• Prepare financial schedules, supporting documentation, and management reports
• Assist with budget-to-actual reporting, job profitability analysis, and expense tracking
• Provide data and insights during audits and internal reviews
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and industry standards
• Support audit preparation and participate in external audits as required
• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and improve financial accuracy and efficiency
• Maintain accurate data within accounting and project management systems (e.g., NetSuite, Workamajig, Deltek, Sage Intacct, Kantata/Mavenlink)
• Support system enhancements, data integrity initiatives, and workflow optimizations