Palette Media

Create lasting impact.

Senior Staff Accountant

AccountantAccountantFull TimeRemoteTeam 51-200Company SiteLinkedIn

Location

United States

Posted

68 days ago

Salary

Not specified

Bachelor Degree5 yrs expEnglishERP

Job Description

• Support the month-end and year-end close processes, including preparation of journal entries, schedules, and account reconciliations. • Assist in preparing accurate financial statements and management reporting packages. • Maintain and improve close checklists, supporting schedules, and documentation to ensure timely and repeatable close cycles. • Contribute to reporting tools and dashboards that provide visibility into performance and key drivers. • Own day-to-day general ledger activities, including accruals, prepaids, fixed assets, and intercompany/JV entries (as applicable). • Maintain accurate account reconciliations for balance sheet accounts (cash, A/R, A/P, accrued expenses, payroll-related accounts, etc.). • Support A/R and A/P processes to ensure accurate coding, approvals, and timely processing. • Assist with payroll accounting, including reconciliations and reporting support. • Support revenue recognition processes and ensure appropriate classification and documentation for creator and brand deal revenue streams. • Coordinate with Talent Managers on commission tracking, deal terms impacting accounting, and payout-related support. • Maintain records and supporting schedules for client revenue, brand deals, licensing, and royalty/creator payout structures. • Assist with creator/client financial reporting and any required reconciliations between operational systems and the GL. • Identify opportunities to streamline workflows through better documentation, automation, and system optimization. • Support accounting system enhancements (QuickBooks Online today; potential ERP transition in the future), including cleanup, mapping, and testing. • Partner with cross-functional teams to improve upstream processes that impact accounting accuracy (e.g., deal setup, invoicing, payout tracking). • Support internal controls by maintaining documentation, enforcing approval workflows, and assisting with audits or reviews as needed. • Identify process gaps and propose improvements to increase accuracy, reduce risk, and enhance scalability.

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA a plus.
  • 5+ years of progressive accounting experience; entertainment, talent management, agency, or digital media experience is a plus.
  • Strong understanding of GAAP fundamentals, general ledger accounting, and balance sheet reconciliations.
  • Experience with QuickBooks, NetSuite, or similar accounting systems (QuickBooks Online preferred).
  • Proven ability to operate in a startup or growth-stage environment with evolving processes.
  • Exceptional attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Strong communication skills; able to partner effectively with non-finance stakeholders.
  • Experience working with creator/influencer revenue streams (brand partnerships, content licensing, commissions, royalties) is a plus.
  • Experience supporting an ERP transition or accounting system upgrade is a plus.

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Remote work options

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