Senior Accountant
CourtAvenue
Full-time
Remote
United States
Remote Accounting
CourtAvenue is a company of industry experts accelerating digital transformation for the world’s most ambitious companies.
CourtAvenue is looking for a detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join our dynamic Finance team at our fast-paced digital agency. The ideal candidate will bring a strong accounting background and thrive in a creative, agile environment supporting multiple business units, campaigns, and client deliverables. The Senior Accountant is critical in maintaining financial integrity, improving processes, and supporting strategic decision-making.
CourtAvenue relies on a meticulous financial system to drive our business forward. The Senior Accountant is responsible for keeping that system running smoothly by managing cash flow and paying vendors and suppliers in accordance with the respective agreements. This position will manage the accounts payable function and support the accounts receivable / client invoices process. The Senior Accountant will work closely with the Manager, Accounting and report to the Director, Accounting; and requires strong interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal.
Responsibilities
- Work with the Accounting Manager and the Client Operations team to generate timely and accurate client invoices as part of the month-end close process across CourtAvenue Collective (i.e. CourtAvenue, Modifly, Gigantic Playground, CourtAvenue LATAM and Botscrew)
- Process vendor bills, verify accuracy and ensure timely paymentsReconcile statements, resolve vendor payment discrepancies, and maintain vendor records
- Understand client invoice reporting process related to revenue, accrued revenue, and deferred revenue
- Proactively follow up with clients regarding outstanding and overdue client invoices, escalate to Director, Accounting as needed
- Ensure that invoicing and the associated support provided to clients is error free and meets contractual requirements
- Review credit card charges, reconcile to statements, and ensure expenses are posted to the proper GL account and project, as appropriate
- Support the team as it relates to the vendor and client reporting across all CourtAvenue entities
- Manage client rate cards, billing classes, etc.
- Respond to inquiries from the Director, Accounting regarding vendor bills and client invoices
- Create and distribute accounts receivable aging reports to internal teams, follow up with clients on overdue accounts
- Assist with month end close schedules and reporting, including fixed assets, prepaid expenses, and loan amortization schedules
- Record client deposits, bank transfers, and vendor payments in Netsuite, as needed
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting
- 4-6 years of accounting experience preferable within a digital agency, marketing services, or media / entertainment environment, with evidence of assuming roles of greater complexity, responsibility and accountability during their career
- Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of Internal Finance Controls
- Demonstrated ability to self-audit for very high level of accuracy
- Excellent verbal, written, and communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to maintain strict confidential and privacy safeguards
- Ability to successfully prioritize and manage multiple projects and deadlines in a complex, fast-paced environment
- Solid understanding of agency workflows (time and materials billing, project-based accounting)
- Willingness to learn and maneuver changing priorities
- Proactive attitude with team oriented, collaborative working style
- Excellent organizational and project management skills
- Advanced Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUP, macros) for data reporting and reconciliations
- Experience with Netsuite or similar ERP systems
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
- Understanding of intercompany and global consolidation practices
- Adept at managing multiple deadlines in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
$75,000 - $95,000 a year
Final compensation determined by total related experience and geography