Description
We are seeking a Senior Accountant to join our team in Brooklyn, NY. The role will report directly to the Controller and will have responsibility for a variety of accounting areas and financial close activities. The ideal candidate will be a natural numbers wizard with a strong working knowledge of GAAP to apply principles of accounting, analyze financial information, and prepare financial reports to maintain appropriate compliance and governance for the organization.
Responsibilities:
- Perform month-end close responsibilities (journal entries, account reconciliations, reporting, and analysis, etc.)
- Provide insight to other Finance partners regarding the accounting impacts of business decisions
- Assist the Controller compilation of information for tax preparation, and preparation of monthly and year-end close of financial reporting
- Assist with the annual audit process including the draft of the financial statements and related notes
- Design, implement, and maintain controls throughout core business processes
- Drive process improvements that allow processes to scale with the growth of the company
- Lead and support business initiatives and finance projects
- Perform ad-hoc reporting & analysis
Requirements:
- Strong understanding of accounting processes and internal controls, with an ability to identify and address weaknesses in controls
- Ability to apply U.S. GAAP accounting knowledge and research questions as they arise
- Attention to detail and an ability to understand complex business and financial matters
- Strong problem-solving skills including the ability to break down problems into critical components and influence others to drive actionable solutions
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance-related field
- At least 3 years of accounting experience
- Able to communicate complex, technical information, and key findings, including providing subject matter expertise and recommendations
- Self-starter and comfortable working in a fast-growing and team-first environment
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with a Public Accounting firm servicing large clients or industry experience with a publicly traded or large private company preferred
- CPA designation is strongly preferred
- Experience with ASC 606 – Revenue Recognition preferred
- Experience with NetSuite preferred but not required
About UnitedMasters, Inc.
UnitedMasters Inc. represents the creative solutions company, Translation, and the leading software and services platform for independent creators, UnitedMasters. UnitedMasters enables ownership, exposure, and new paths for financial return for independent creators, while Translation helps brands leverage the power of contemporary culture to achieve transformational growth. Combined, UnitedMasters, Inc. is the world’s leading marketplace for cultural capital, connecting independent artists and brands to realize a future in which all creators own their future.