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Staff Accountant

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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 our in-house creatives. We partner with the best in the business — from trailblazing brands to pioneering universities and nonprofits. Through authentic, story-driven content, we create high-quality videos (from television ads to digital), events, and more. Our clients (partners) have included leading brands such as Disney, Southern Company, The Coca-Cola Company, and PGA TOUR, along with incredible university & nonprofit partners such as Smithsonian Institution, Emory University, Georgia Tech, Georgia State University, University of Cincinnati Health, and many others.  We push boundaries — investing in purpose-driven collaborations that create a lasting impact. Together, we lift voices and drive change, amplifying underrepresented perspectives and celebrating the storytellers who shape our world.
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 has 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, account reconciliations, assist with month-end financial close procedures, and build relationships with the other departments. This role is full-time.

What you'll do:


  • Oversee Accounts Payable activities, including ensuring all invoices, check requests, expenses and bills have been properly coded and approved, and backup detail is supplied to support charges
  • Review and process expense reports in Concur and ensure  adherence to the stated travel policy and procedures
  • Ensure all contractor tax info is on file, and process and send 1099s
  • Manage payment runs through Melio and Concur
  • Reconcile vendor and customer accounts, and resolve discrepancies
  • Oversee Accounts Receivable activities, including customer invoice preparation,  customer payment application and liaising with the account managers on collections
  • Maintain fixed asset ledger and depreciation schedules
  • Perform month-end close tasks including preparing journal entries, accruals, account reviews and balance sheet account reconciliations, and  identifying and investigating discrepancies
  • Support financial reporting and review, year-end audit, and tax return preparation
  • Make suggestions for improving accounting processes and procedures to ensure the safeguarding of company assets
  • Perform other data entry functions into various databases and sub-systems
  • Research and resolve questions related to general ledger items
  • 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
  • 2+ years of related professional experience
  • Knowledge of standard accounting and bookkeeping principles and best practices
  • QuickBooks Online proficiency
  • Significant experience with office productivity applications, with a strong aptitude for learning new systems and approaches
  • Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities at the same time, whether working independently or as part of a team
  • 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 and analytical skills

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/film 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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