Staff Accountant

Description

Please note: This role is open to applicants within the Salt Lake City, UT area only.

About Hawke Media:

Hawke Media was founded on the idea that every modern business needs a CMO-level expert to lead its digital marketing efforts. We customize data-driven, performance-focused solutions to help launch, scale, and invigorate businesses of all sizes, industries, and revenue models. We're shifting the agency paradigm by putting client success ahead of our own.

Our work has been recognized in Forbes, Entrepreneur, INC, Business Insider, and CNN. We are proud to partner with a diverse range of clients, including Red Bull, Verizon, Evite, and many others. At Hawke Media, we work hard and collaborate to create a dynamic, innovative culture. Join us, and be part of a team that’s committed to making a real impact.

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Staff Accountant to support Hawke Media’s financial operations and strategy. In this role, you’ll take an active part in managing the full spectrum of financial activities, with a focus on accounts receivable (AR) and accounts payable (AP). This position involves month-end activities, reporting, budgeting, and process improvement initiatives. We’re looking for a proactive and strategic team player with broad accounting knowledge who can bring value and insights to financial decisions and help drive operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform day-to-day accounting including journal entries and cash application.
• Month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, GL maintenance.
• Invoicing of customers, processing payments and occasional AR collections.
• Own billing process. Ensure proper revenue items are billed and recognized.
• Manage payables with vendors & 3rd-party services organizations.
• Cash management and bank reconciliations.
• Complete account reconciliations and account analysis.
• Prepare monthly reports.
• Help implement process improvement and managing internal controls. 

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, or equivalent experience. 
• 2 years of accounting experience, preferably in a start-up or high-growth environment. 
• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles; working knowledge of GAAP preferred. 
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in Google Suite. 
• Self-starter with strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced setting.

Benefits Package:

• Medical Coverage (60% Coverage, Increasing by 10% every year you are a Hawke employee!)
• Dental & Vision Coverage
• FSA, HSA & Transit Accounts
• 401K Match
• Unlimited PTO
• 72 Hours Sick Leave
• 14 Paid Company Holidays
• Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Monthly Work Stipend

Salary : $50,000 - $70,000