Accounting Manager

SmartBug Media is the full service digital agency of choice for organizations looking to create resilient growth across the entire customer lifecycle. From marketing to sales, revenue operations to customer success, and e-commerce to integration, SmartBug combines sound strategies and technology with top talent to de-risk the future and set the course for continued success. As a fully remote team of over 300 professionals, we believe in delivering exceptional work without compromising work/life balance, no matter where you are. Recognized globally, we've made the Inc. 5000 list seven times, the Adweek 100 four years running, and won numerous Comparably awards for our culture and leadership. We're not just HubSpot's highest-rated partner worldwide but also a two-time HubSpot NA Partner of the Year and proud Elite Partner. Add to that our Master Elite partnership with Klaviyo and our proud partnerships with Shopify and Google.

We are currently seeking an Accounting Manager to join our team! The Accounting Manager will be responsible for performing accounting and finance related duties on a professional level and will work closely with the Department and CFO in supporting SmartBug Media’s operations. The Accounting Manager will provide support to the Finance function as needed, including supervising month-end close, financial planning, analysis, and reporting and will be responsible for managing a team remotely and their workload.

What You'll Do:

• Serve as liaison support between all cross-functional departments, including operations, client services, paid media, PR, Production, Development, Marketing and sales teams to answer questions and provide accurate findings
• Work closely with other departments to develop an in-depth knowledge of the company’s operations to provide accurate reporting
• Supervise the monthly financial close process, ensuring all costs incurred are properly recorded, reviewing journal entries, account balance reconciliations, and report preparation, including Cash, Accounts Receivable, Prepaid Assets, Fixed Assets, Intangible Assets, Accounts Payable, Accrued Liabilities, Debt, and Equity
• Ensure timely and accurate accounting for all accounting-related activities throughout the month-end close cycle, including but not limited to variance analysis
• Supervise sales contracts processing and customer billings, monitor Accounts Receivable Aging, work with client service teams on past due balances
• Supervise the processing of monthly sales commission payments and ensure the accuracy of employee data as it relates to commissions
• Supervise accounts payable and employee expense reimbursement processes
• Resolve discrepancies or irregularities found in records, statements, or documented transactions
• Assist with treasury management, including annual and monthly reviews of Departmental Budgets
• Own the development and implementation of Accounting procedures
• Play a pivotal role in the continuous improvement of control environment
• Provide Accounting Support to other Departments
• Other responsibilities as assigned, including special ad-hoc projects.
• Oversee the work of junior staff 

What You'll Need -- Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree and 6-10 years of accounting/finance experience.
• The ideal candidate will have a mix of public accounting experience and industry
• Must have strong MS Excel skills
• CPA preferred




Competencies:

• Communication
• Consultation
• Business Acumen
• Ethical Practice
• GAAP Proficiency
• Relationship Management
• Leadership

What We Offer:

• Annual Salary - $90,000 - $100,000 DOE
• Health insurance with company contribution
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Paid vacation
• Paid time off
• 4-week paid sabbatical every 5 years of employment
• Monthly remote work allowance
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Flexible spend plan
• Company-funded short-term disability and life insurance
• Long-term disability
• Annual leadership conference, SmartBug Palooza
• Training budget
• The flexibility of working remotely