Staff Accountant
VeeFriends
Accounting & Finance
New York, NY, USA
Posted on Dec 22, 2024
VeeFriends is a contemporary entertainment company that combines art, storytelling, collecting, events and innovative technologies to build a community around a movement of positivity and kindness. The company’s mission is to scale 283 unique VeeFriends characters and their attributes to create a better world. These characters foster a sense of community and inspire positivity, creativity, self-discovery, accountability, and personal growth.
JOB SUMMARY
As a Staff Accountant, you’ll bring a strong foundation in financial accounting, paired with hands-on operational experience, to play a pivotal role in advancing our financial operations. Your contributions—from maintaining meticulous records to navigating month-end close processes and producing key reconciliations—will directly support our company’s growth and success.
This role is ideal for a detail-oriented, proactive professional excited to make a meaningful impact in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. You will work closely with our Financial Accounting Manager and partner with a dedicated external accounting team to ensure our financial processes are seamless and our business thrives.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- General Ledger Management: Assist in maintaining the general ledger, including preparing journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
- Month-End Close: Support the month-end close process to ensure accurate, timely submission of financial data.
- Account Reconciliations: Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations, including those for bank accounts, credit cards, and intercompany transactions.
- Accounts Payable & Receivable: Manage and support AP/AR processes, ensuring accurate recording and timely payments, including vendor setup and billing communications.
- Financial Reporting: Contribute to the preparation of internal and external financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
- Tax & Compliance Support: Assist in preparing various tax filings, such as sales tax and property tax, and support regulatory compliance requirements.
- Internal Controls: Help implement and monitor internal controls to ensure accurate and compliant financial reporting.
- Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements within the accounting function and collaborate with the Finance team to implement changes for greater efficiency and accuracy.
- Business Intelligence & Financial Reporting: Partner with the Commercial and eCommerce teams to integrate financial reporting into Business Intelligence tools and dashboards.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Minimum 2+ years of accounting experience, preferably in Media, eCommerce, or related industries, either brand-side or within a financial services firm.
- Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, and reconciliations.
- Proficiency with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks) and advanced Excel skills.
- Exceptional attention to detail, analytical skills, and ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
- Self-motivated, highly organized, and able to meet deadlines efficiently.
PREFERRED SKILLS
- Strong organizational skills and staying focused in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
- A collaborative mindset and a "student mentality" to learn the unique culture of VeeFriends and its incredible team members.
- Initiative and working independently while knowing when to ask questions or seek guidance.
We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet all of the requirements listed above. Skills can be used in many different ways, and your life and professional experience may be relevant beyond what a list of requirements will capture. We encourage those who are passionate about what we do to apply!
Benefits
- Employer-sponsored 401(k)
- Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
- Caregiver (Parental) Leave
- Flexible PTO
- 13 Paid Holidays
- Health and Wellness benefits
VeeFriends is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected characteristics.