The Accounting Manager oversees daily accounting operations, manages revenue recognition, mentors staff, and ensures accurate financial reporting while collaborating with multiple departments.
The Role
We are seeking an Accounting Manager with exceptional organizational skills, sharp attention to detail, and the ability to think creatively while solving problems proactively. The ideal candidate is a clear communicator who thrives in a fast-paced environment and brings digital media agency experience with a strong command of revenue recognition, COGS, assets, and liabilities in an agency model.
In this role, you’ll lead the day-to-day operations of our accounting function—overseeing reconciliations, managing media passthrough budgets and spend, and ensuring the integrity of our financial processes. Reporting directly to the Assistant Controller, you’ll play a critical role in driving accuracy, efficiency, and seamless cross-department collaboration to support Wpromote’s continued growth.
At Wpromote, we believe that great work is only possible with great people. Our goal is to build a better, more inclusive work environment and support our people at every stage of their careers by prioritizing a strong work-life balance through our policies and benefits listed below. As a Best Place to Work according to both Ad Age and Glassdoor and Adweek’s Fastest Growing Digital Agency, we are moving fast to expand our teams and bring new experts into the fold to keep pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in marketing.
We offer:
-Remote-first culture
-Unlimited PTO
-Extended Holiday break (Winter)
-Flexible schedules
-100% paid parental leave
-401(k) matching
-Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Pet Insurance
-Sponsored life insurance
-Short Term Disability insurance and additional voluntary insurance
-Annual Class Pass credits and more!
The anticipated annual salary for this role will range from $110,000 - $130,000 based on consideration of a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years and depth of experience, education and certifications, competitive benchmarks, scope of responsibility, market dynamics, geographic location, and respective state’s salary threshold for exempt employees. At Wpromote, pay ranges are subject to change and are based on specific market medians for similar jobs according to third-party salary benchmark surveys. Individual pay within that range can vary due to skills, experience, and available budget. The total compensation package for this role will include benefits (listed above).
*While this position may be performed remotely in most states within the US, with some exclusions, we will be giving preference to those located in PT or those who are open to working PT hours.
**We have office hubs in Los Angeles, Chicago, and New York, where you can join in on learning and development opportunities, fun events, take advantage of a space to work, and collaborate in person!
***This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship
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You Will Be
- Managing ASC 606 revenue recognition and contract review for a broad range of clients and engagements, including retainers, project-based work, production installments, rebates, deferred revenue, accrued sales, and percent-of-media-spend fees.
- Coordinating and overseeing day-to-day accounting and month-end close activities, including creating, reviewing, and approving journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations (bank reconciliations, prepaids, accruals, reclasses, fixed assets, and debt-related transactions).
- Proactively maintaining a thorough understanding of new accounting standards and tax laws—and their impact on the organization—such as ASC 842 and ASC 326.
- Leading and mentoring one direct report, fostering professional development and promoting a collaborative, positive team culture.
- Ensuring proper internal controls are established and consistently followed to maintain accurate financial reporting.
- Coordinating with external auditors and tax consultants in support of quarterly and annual audit procedures.
- Acting as a trusted business partner by facilitating seamless cross-department communication and managing approvals and escalations for client revenue and expenses with service leads and department heads.
- Reconciling client media passthrough spend against prebills across multiple channels and ensuring the reconciliation process aligns with executed client contracts.
- Overseeing T&E policy management, system rules, and personal and corporate card reimbursements.
- Leading and participating in ad hoc projects, including management requests, software implementations, accounting manuals, and specific client or vendor requests.
- Providing leadership and guidance to accounting staff while operating under tight deadlines.
You Must Have
- At least ten (10) years of General Ledger accounting experience
- At least seven (7) years of managerial or people-leadership experience
- Intermediate to advanced proficiency in NetSuite
- Strong Excel and Google Sheets skills
- Solid knowledge of GAAP and current accounting trends
- Excellent time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and workflows across various software platforms
- Strong operational background with an emphasis on process improvement and documentation
- Positive, can-do attitude with the ability to hit the ground running
- Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
Nice To Have
- Previous experience in an agency, digital media, and/or other high-growth environments
Wpromote is committed to bringing together individuals from different backgrounds and perspectives, providing employees with a safe and welcoming environment free of discrimination and harassment. We strive to create a diverse & inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, feel a sense of belonging, and do impactful work together. As an equal opportunity employer, we prohibit any unlawful discrimination against a job applicant on the basis of their race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, family or parental status, disability*, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We respect the laws enforced by the EEOC and are dedicated to going above and beyond in fostering diversity across our workplace.
Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Wpromote.
This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. For more information on E Verify, or if you believe that your employer has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact DHS.
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