Our client is a combination of left and right brains alike who come together for creative good! They are a full-service ad agency with offices scattered across the country. From strategy to creativity, they have a spirit of scrappiness that asks, 'What If?' And with over 80 years of heritage and forward-thinking, they have the skill to pull it off! This role is open due to growth and will provide the right candidate with excellent exposure to all areas of the business and MAJOR growth potential! This position is 100% remote, however, there is an office location in Fairfield County that is available for use to all local employees.

Primary Responsibilities of the Staff Accountant:

Close monthly accounts receivable accounts payable, and fixed asset modules as well as account and bank reconciliations
General ledger month-end close activities including reconciliations and journal entries
Assist in preparation of revenue and related expense accruals and prepare associated backup
Analyze information to develop spreadsheet reports
Assist with balance sheet and income statement reviews and other financial analysis
Assist with internal/external audits and Sarbanes-Oxley controls
Generate accrued and prepaid schedules and journal entries
Prepare ASC 842 lease schedules and entries
Manage multi-company transactions and reporting

Preferred Experience of the Staff Accountant:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting / Finance
2-5 years of experience in an accounting environment
Self-starter who can accomplish assigned task with little supervision
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with an ability to meet tight deadlines
Attention to detail and accuracy; ability to analyze data
Proficient with MS Excel
Ability to communicate effectively to all levels of staff and work well in a team environment
Proactive, reliable, and responsible with an attention to detail
Ability to maintain quality of work during a fast-paced month-end close
Flexible and a good team player
Maconomy or similar accounting software package preferred but not required