Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant

About Vladimir Jones

Vladimir Jones is an independent, full-service advertising agency with a legacy of creating meaningful connections between brands and their audiences. Founded in 1970, we bring together creative thinking, strategic insights, and collaborative expertise to deliver impactful work for our clients.

We are seeking a detail-oriented, organized, and collaborative Staff Accountant to join our team. This position plays an important role in maintaining the financial integrity of the agency, supporting day-to-day accounting operations, and providing accurate financial information that contributes to informed business decisions.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong foundation in accounting principles, experience managing multiple financial responsibilities, and the ability to work effectively with internal teams, external partners, and agency leadership.

What You'll Do

General Accounting & Financial Reporting

- Maintain accurate financial records, including the general ledger, journal entries, and supporting account documentation.

- Support and manage month-end closing activities, including account reconciliations, accruals, and financial reporting.

- Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and profit and loss reports.

- Record and reconcile assets, liabilities, revenues, and expenses in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).

- Assist with financial reporting and the presentation of financial information to agency leadership.

- Identify and resolve accounting discrepancies to maintain accurate and reliable financial records.

Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable

- Manage accounts payable and receivable activities, including invoice processing, payment verification, account reconciliation, and collections.

- Review, code, and record invoices, corporate card transactions, and employee expense reports with high accuracy.

- Monitor outstanding receivables and proactively communicate with clients regarding payment status and overdue balances.

- Maintain accurate records of client and vendor accounts, payment activity, and outstanding obligations.

- Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies, purchase order issues, and payment-related questions.

- Support cash collection forecasting and communicate potential collection concerns to appropriate stakeholders.

- Identify opportunities to improve payment processes and financial efficiency.

Payroll & Financial Compliance

- Coordinate and support payroll processing, including scheduling, verification, reconciliation, and resolution of discrepancies.

- Ensure payroll-related financial records are accurate and maintained appropriately.

- Assist with tax reporting, required filings, and other applicable financial compliance responsibilities.

- Support annual audits by preparing financial documentation, reconciling accounts, and responding to information requests.

- Maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive employee, client, and organizational financial information.

Financial Operations & Collaboration

- Perform routine bank, credit card, and other financial account reconciliations.

- Support the administration and maintenance of accounting, purchasing, and invoicing systems.

- Collaborate with internal departments to ensure accurate financial reporting, expense allocation, and timely processing of transactions.

- Communicate professionally with clients, vendors, financial institutions, and other external partners.

- Identify opportunities to strengthen accounting processes, improve efficiency, and maintain internal controls.

- Assist with special projects and additional accounting responsibilities as business needs evolve.

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and professional experience.

- At least 3 years of professional accounting experience, including general ledger management, reconciliations, and financial reporting.

- Strong working knowledge of accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.

- Understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and standard accounting practices.

- Experience preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, and supporting month-end close processes.

- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and familiarity with accounting software.

- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.

- Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.

- Effective written and verbal communication skills.

- Ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and work both independently and collaboratively.

- Demonstrated ability to handle confidential financial and employee information with discretion.

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience supporting payroll administration, payroll reconciliation, or related financial processes.

- Familiarity with tax reporting, financial audits, and regulatory compliance.

- Experience working within an advertising agency, professional services organization, or other client-focused business environment.

- Experience identifying opportunities for process improvement and strengthening financial controls.

- Ability to communicate financial information clearly to colleagues and leadership outside of the accounting function.

What Success Looks Like

Success in this position means more than maintaining accurate financial records. We are looking for someone who takes ownership of their responsibilities, anticipates potential challenges, and approaches their work with a commitment to accuracy, accountability, and collaboration.

You will be an important resource for the agency, helping ensure our financial operations remain organized, efficient, and responsive to the needs of our teams, clients, and business.

Compensation

The annual salary range for this position is $65,000–$75,000 , with compensation determined based on relevant experience, qualifications, and demonstrated capabilities.

Applications will be accepted through December 15, 2026.

Vladimir Jones is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.