Senior Staff Accountant

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5-10 years experience
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Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger maintenance, account reconciliations, and month-end close processes. Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance with accounting policies.

Senior Staff Accountant

Full-Time | Remote

Open to applicants in Costa Rica, Argentina and Mexico

About The Sociable Society (TSS)

At The Sociable Society, we connect social media personalities with world-renowned brands to create direct consumer marketing campaigns that target niche audiences. We take a personal, human-first approach to ensure our innovative Brand and Influencer partnerships result in creative campaigns that captivate and enrich audiences, every time.

We are forward-thinking, digitally-minded entrepreneurs and we bring this attitude to our work environment and work ethic. We are looking for a team member who will contribute to our creative, entrepreneurial mentality. We offer flexibility in your work, and the opportunity to grow with us as a company.

About the role

The Senior Staff Accountant plays a critical role in maintaining the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of The Sociable Society’s financial records. This position is responsible for overseeing day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring proper revenue and expense recognition, preparing journal entries, reconciling balance sheet accounts, and supporting month-end and year-end close processes.

The ideal candidate is highly detail-oriented, possesses strong accounting fundamentals, and has experience working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. This individual will partner closely with Finance, Operations, Accounts Receivable, and Accounts Payable teams to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance with accounting policies.

Key Responsibilities

General Ledger & Financial Reporting

  • Maintain the integrity and accuracy of the general ledger.
  • Review and ensure proper coding and classification of transactions.
  • Prepare and post monthly journal entries, accruals, adjustments, and reclassifications.
  • Ensure expenses and revenues are recorded in the appropriate accounting periods.
  • Review Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet accounts for accuracy and completeness.
  • Investigate and resolve discrepancies impacting financial reporting.
  • Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.

Account Reconciliations

  • Perform monthly reconciliations of all balance sheet accounts.
  • Reconcile bank accounts and investigate outstanding items.
  • Reconcile corporate credit card accounts and employee expense transactions.
  • Reconcile merchant processors, payment platforms, and cash clearing accounts.
  • Reconcile accounts receivable and accounts payable subledgers to the general ledger.
  • Maintain supporting schedules and documentation for all reconciliations.

Revenue & Expense Accounting

  • Ensure accurate recording of revenue transactions and related adjustments.
  • Review revenue recognition and deferred revenue balances as applicable.
  • Monitor expense allocations and ensure proper department coding.
  • Support commission, bonus, and payroll-related accounting entries.
  • Analyze financial activity for unusual trends or variances.

Internal Controls & Compliance

  • Maintain strong accounting controls and financial procedures.
  • Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and efficiencies.
  • Ensure compliance with company accounting policies.
  • Support implementation and documentation of accounting best practices.

Cross-Functional Support

  • Partner with Accounts Receivable and Collections teams to ensure accurate cash application.
  • Work closely with Finance leadership to support budgeting, forecasting, and reporting initiatives.
  • Assist with ad hoc financial analyses and special projects.

Qualifications

Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
  • 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
  • Previous experience working for a U.S.-based company.
  • Strong understanding of GAAP and accounting principles.
  • Experience performing account reconciliations and month-end close activities.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets.
  • Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred

  • CPA designation or CPA candidate.
  • Experience with QuickBooks Online
  • Experience in agency, marketing, media, technology, or service-based businesses.
  • Experience supporting external audits and financial statement preparation.

Success Metrics

  • Timely completion of monthly close.
  • Accuracy of financial reporting and reconciliations.
  • Reduction in unreconciled balances and accounting discrepancies.
  • Compliance with accounting policies and internal controls.
  • Continuous improvement of accounting processes and reporting efficiency.

Reporting Structure

Reports to: VP of Finance, Operations & HR

Why Join TSS?

At TSS, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside a talented global team in a dynamic and growing company.

We offer:

  • A fully remote work environment
  • Opportunities for professional growth and career development
  • A collaborative and supportive team culture
  • Exposure to a fast growing creator economy industry
  • The ability to make a meaningful impact on company operations and success

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