Senior Accountant

MSM is woman-owned, experiential agency bringing brands to life through strategy, award-winning experience design, and flawless execution for trade shows, events, environments, and customer engagements. We deliver with genuine passion and a commitment to exceeding customer expectations and creating exceptional customer experiences.

At MSM, we are dedicated to exceeding client expectations and fostering a service-driven culture. We value honest feedback and advice, promoting continuous improvement and mutual respect. We live by our four core values That support these themes:

• Thrive in a demanding environment
• Build meaningful relationships
• Demonstrate a positive attitude and adapt to change
• Set high standards and strive to exceed
  
  

This position is a key member of the Finance Team, reporting to the Controller.

Job Accountabilities

PROCESS IMPROVEMENT & INNOVATION:

• Elevate existing financial processes, ensure accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting.
• Leverage and embrace technology to create efficiencies
  
  

MEET FINANCIAL DEADLINES:

• Efficient time management and the ability to prioritize special projects with regular financial reporting deadlines.
  
  

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT:

• Pursue continuous learning, set and achieve personal growth goals each quarter.
• Lead and manage processes to become an expert source of information company wide.
  
  

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform account reconciliations and maintain financial controls
• Prepare and analyze financial statements and reports
• Contribute to month-end and year-end close procedures
• Perform revenue recognition and month-end journal entries
• Manage project accounting, ensuring accurate allocation of costs and revenues
• Process payroll and ensure timely and accurate payments to employees
• Lead accounts payable processes, including corporate credit card reconciliations
• Post cash transactions and maintain cash flow records
• Review and approve expense reports in compliance with company policies
• Assist with project closeout and billing processes as needed
  
  

Required Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field
• CPA a plus but not required. In-process licensure supported
• 1-5 years of progressive experience in accounting
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting standards
• Proven ability to learn and become expert in new software
• Familiarity with payroll processing and tax regulations a plus
  
  

Compensation Range:

We are seeking an accountant who possesses a natural ability to learn through hands-on experience, adapt to new processes, and utilize their resources to solve problems. Ideal candidates will have a strong desire to exceed expectations and drive results while demonstrating exceptional time management skills in meeting deadlines. A high level of accuracy and attention to detail is essential, along with excellent written and verbal communication skills. If you embody these attributes, we encourage you to apply! Base salary will be set based on experience.

$65,000 - $80,000