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Staff Accountant

Ideas UnitedAtlanta, Georgia, United StatesHybrid, Onsite
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Ideas United is a creative studio built on the power of storytelling. Our progressive model allows our team to take an unconventional approach – by finding and fostering emerging talent, we have built a global talent network of 3,500 storytellers working alongside over 50 in-house creatives. We shape experiences, rethink conventions, and speak to new audiences across four key categories: students, brands, universities & nonprofits, and originals. We focus on producing authentic, story-driven content to create for a better future. We are a group of people working to lift voices and create change for the underrepresented, the emerging and the lifelong storytellers.
We are a team of people with diverse backgrounds, different perspectives, and unique interests. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone, regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, or disability have equal opportunities to thrive, collaborate and create. Click here to learn a bit about our team!

About the Role:


Supporting company accounting processes and procedures, including receivables, payables, and fixed assets. Help close the books, be a key team member for the annual audit, and build relationships with the other departments. This role is full-time. 

What you'll do:


  • Perform month-end close tasks including preparing journal entries, accruals, account reviews and balance sheet account reconciliations, identifying and investigating discrepancies
  • Assist with financial reporting and review, year-end audit, and tax return preparation
  • Oversee Accounts Payable activities, including coding and routing invoices for payment; and issuing payments. Ensure all invoices, check requests, expenses and bills have been properly authorized and backup detail is supplied to support charge
  • Review expense reports to ensure proper coding of expenses and adherence to the stated travel policy and procedures
  • Ensure all contractor tax info is on file, and process and send 1099s
  • Oversee Accounts Receivable activities, including customer payment application and the liaising with the account managers on collections
  • Assist the Project Operations team with time tracking, expense review, and project reporting
  • Provide monthly budget reporting to relevant department heads
  • Make suggestions for improving accounting processes and procedures to ensure the safeguarding of company assets
  • Maintain fixed asset ledger and depreciation schedules
  • Perform other data entry functions into various databases and sub-systems
  • Research and resolve questions related to general ledger items
  • Support annual external audit and tax activities including providing requested support documentation
  • Create and document accounting processes, workflows and procedures, as needed
  • Other ad hoc projects as assigned

What we'll love about you:


  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
  • 3+ years of related experience
  • Previous experience with AP, AR, expense reporting, and other accounting fundamentals
  • QuickBooks proficiency
  • Experience in an agency or professional services environment
  • The ability to see problems through a new lens and bring proactive solutions to age-old problems
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

What you'll love about us:


  • Competitive salary
  • Health, vision, dental insurance
  • Unlimited PTO
  • Robust 401k with company-matching 
  • Flexible working schedule + a hybrid-friendly environment 
  • Frequent team activities to keep spirits high
  • Professional growth + internal educational events
  • Dog-friendly office

Bonus points:


  • Knowledge of production tax laws
  • Master's Degree
  • CPA

If you require reasonable accommodation in interviewing, completing any employment testing, or otherwise participating in this hiring process, please use our application to indicate any specific inquiries. Only requests related to accommodations will be responded to.All offers of employment at Ideas United are contingent upon clear results of a background check. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates.Apply for this job

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Life at Ideas United

Ideas United is a creative agency focused on producing authentic, story-driven content with a purpose. We are a tight-knit network of innovators, influencers, and trendsetters who shape cultural narratives around the globe. We know how to speak directly to a youthful audience because that’s who we are. We believe every brand has a story to tell, and we’re ready to tell yours. Take a look at some of our previous work at ideasunited.com/#casestudies Since 2001, we’ve connected partner brands with millions of students through Campus Movie Fest, a traveling student film festival and online platform. Sixteen years of CMF competitions have nurtured a pool of filmmaking talent unrivaled in creativity, quality, and geographic reach while building an exceptional campus marketing network. Current and past partners include Adobe, Panasonic, Sennheiser, NASA, Universal, Starbucks, Doritos, The PGA of America, Disney, and many more.
Thrive Here & What We Value1. Inclusive environment with equal opportunities for all2. Authentic, story-driven content creation3. Commitment to change for underrepresented groups4. Support for lifelong storytellers5. Global network of 3,500 storytellers6. Collaboration with over 50 in-house creatives
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