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Staff Accountant

Village Marketing

Department: Finance

Location: New York, NY, United States

Who we are:

At Wunderman Thompson we exist to inspire growth for ambitious brands. Part creative agency, part consultancy and part technology company, our experts provide end-to-end capabilities at a global scale to deliver inspiration across the entire brand and customer experience.

We are 20,000 strong in 90 markets around the world; our people bring together creative storytelling, diverse perspectives, inclusive thinking, and highly specialized vertical capabilities to drive growth for our clients. We offer deep expertise across the entire customer journey, including communications, commerce, consultancy, CRM, CX, data, production, and technology.

STAFF ACCOUNTANT 

MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS | VILLAGE MARKETING

 

WHO WE ARE:

Village Marketing is an advocacy-based marketing shop that builds brands through people. Traditional marketing focuses on positioning brands in the minds of consumers.  We focus on positioning brands in the lives of consumers.  It’s a shift from promotion to advocacy.  From audience to community.  From transaction to relationship.  And from message to conversation. We leverage creators who live and work in the social space throughout every step of our process.

 

Sample clients: Amazon, Nike, Spotify, Rent The Runway, Necessarie, Boll & Branch, The Obamas, Netflix, Everlane, Tommy John, Harry’s, The Farmer’s Dog, LVMH, Equinox, SoulCycle, The Honest Company and more!

 

ABOUT THE ROLE:  

We are seeking a meticulous and collaborative Staff Accountant. Reporting into the General Ledger Accounting Manager, this position manages financial reports and provides a high level of customer service to internal and external clients.

What you will do: 

  • Process | Prepare and enter journal entries, upload monthly reports, and prepare ad hoc reports as needed. Assist in month end closing process with associated areas: input numbers into our reporting tools.
  • People | Partner with cross-functional teams including finance, accounting, HR, etc. as needed to resolve accounting matters.
  • Reconcile and Audit | Analyze and explain general ledger account balances, intercompany transactions, and monthly financial statements for accuracy. Ensure the integrity and security of financial systems and business processes to maintain legal and regulatory compliance (full scope SOX compliance).

 

WHO YOU ARE:

  • Detail Oriented | Strong organizational and time-management skills. Meticulous in ensuring accuracy.
  • Forecaster | Able to tackle deadlines and special projects with ease. Highly attuned to organizational best practices.
  • Solution Oriented | Digs in and simplifies how to work around problems, asking "why not?" and "how can we make this better?".
  • Strong Communicator | Must be able to speak with all levels of employees, across various disciplines.
  • Ego-less | We all wear the hats that need wearing- it’s a mentality that makes the team successful.
  • Kind-hearted, cares about people and mentorship

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

  • 3+ years of finance/accounting experience.
  • Must have solid understanding and working knowledge of accounting practices and principles.
  • Possess advanced Microsoft Excel skills, with the ability to manipulate and digest mass amounts of data required.
  • Knowledgeable of financial and operational controls.
  • Previous experience with ERP software; Maconomy highly preferred.
  • Strong work ethic and drive to progress professionally.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Exceptional attention to detail.
  • Proven ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
  • Experience processing a high volume of work in a deadline-driven environment preferred.

 

Village Marketing, a Wunderman Thompson is a WPP agency. 

Village is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting and retaining the most qualified employees regardless of race, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, age or disability. We rely on legitimate interest as a legal basis for processing personal information under the GDPR for purposes of recruitment and applications for employment.




The base salary range for this position at the time of this posting is indicated below. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package, click WPP Benefits for more details.
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$45,000—$90,000 USD

At Wunderman Thompson, we are committed to actively building a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued and heard, and is treated with dignity and respect.  As leaders and creative partners across industries, it is our responsibility to cultivate an environment reflective of our greatest asset; our people. We believe that this commitment inspires growth and delivers equitable outcomes for everyone as well as the clients and communities we serve.

Wunderman Thompson is a WPP agency.  For more information, please visit our website and follow Wunderman Thompson on our social channels via Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram.  

Note: We rely on legitimate interest as a legal basis for processing personal information under the GDPR for purposes of recruitment and applications for employment.

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When you click the "Submit Application" button above, this will send any information you add below to Wunderman Thompson. Before you do this, we think it's a good idea to read through our Recruitment Privacy Policy. California residents should read our California Recruitment Privacy Notice. This explains what we do with your personal data when you apply for a role with us, and, how you can update the information you have provided us with or how to remove it.