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Ideas United

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid Level
  • Atlanta
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AI generated summary

  • You should have a Bachelor’s in Accounting, 3+ years’ experience, proficiency in QuickBooks, and skills in AP/AR. Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving abilities are essential.
  • You will manage month-end tasks, oversee accounts payable and receivable, support audits, maintain fixed assets, improve processes, and assist with reporting and data entry.

Requirements

  • - Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
  • - 3+ years of related experience
  • - Previous experience with AP, AR, expense reporting, and other accounting fundamentals
  • - QuickBooks proficiency
  • - Experience in an agency or professional services environment
  • - The ability to see problems through a new lens and bring proactive solutions to age-old problems
  • - Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • - Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Responsibilities

  • Perform month-end close tasks including preparing journal entries, accruals, account reviews and balance sheet account reconciliations, identifying and investigating discrepancies
  • Assist with financial reporting and review, year-end audit, and tax return preparation
  • Oversee Accounts Payable activities, including coding and routing invoices for payment; and issuing payments. Ensure all invoices, check requests, expenses and bills have been properly authorized and backup detail is supplied to support charge
  • Review expense reports to ensure proper coding of expenses and adherence to the stated travel policy and procedures
  • Ensure all contractor tax info is on file, and process and send 1099s
  • Oversee Accounts Receivable activities, including customer payment application and the liaising with the account managers on collections
  • Assist the Project Operations team with time tracking, expense review, and project reporting
  • Provide monthly budget reporting to relevant department heads
  • Make suggestions for improving accounting processes and procedures to ensure the safeguarding of company assets
  • Maintain fixed asset ledger and depreciation schedules
  • Perform other data entry functions into various databases and sub-systems
  • Research and resolve questions related to general ledger items
  • Support annual external audit and tax activities including providing requested support documentation
  • Create and document accounting processes, workflows and procedures, as needed
  • Other ad hoc projects as assigned

FAQs

What is the primary role of the Staff Accountant at Ideas United?

The primary role of the Staff Accountant is to support company accounting processes, including managing receivables, payables, and fixed assets, while helping to close the books and participating in the annual audit.

What qualifications are required for the Staff Accountant position?

A Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field is required, along with 3+ years of related experience in areas such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, and expense reporting.

Is previous experience in a specific type of environment preferred?

Yes, experience in an agency or professional services environment is preferred.

What software proficiency is required for this role?

Proficiency in QuickBooks is required for the Staff Accountant position.

What benefits does Ideas United offer to the Staff Accountant?

Ideas United offers a competitive salary, health, vision, and dental insurance, unlimited PTO, a robust 401k with company matching, a flexible working schedule in a hybrid-friendly environment, frequent team activities, professional growth opportunities, and a dog-friendly office.

Are there any bonus points for extra qualifications?

Yes, having knowledge of production tax laws, a Master’s Degree, or a CPA designation would be considered bonus points.

What are some key responsibilities of the Staff Accountant?

Key responsibilities include performing month-end close tasks, overseeing accounts payable and receivable activities, assisting with financial reporting, providing monthly budget reporting, maintaining fixed asset ledgers, and supporting annual audits.

Is there an opportunity for professional growth within the company?

Yes, Ideas United provides opportunities for professional growth and internal educational events for its employees.

What is the company's stance on inclusivity?

Ideas United is committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone, regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, or disability, has equal opportunities to thrive, collaborate, and create.

What is the working schedule like?

The working schedule is flexible and hybrid-friendly, allowing for a mix of remote and in-office work.

Ideas United

We are a creative studio changing the way stories are told.

Entertainment & Media
Industry
51-200
Employees
2001
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

We are a creative studio that works differently. Our in house team leads a global collective, providing our partners with work that is scalable, diverse, and uncommonly good. Together, we're changing the way stories are told.