Staff Accountant

The Independents Group is a global community for industry leaders across luxury and lifestyle, comprising Bureau Betak & Bureau Future, Bureau Beatrice, Karla Otto, K2, The Qode, Lefty, Prodject and CTZAR, Atelier LUM, INCA Productions, Atelier Athem, Kennedy, Sunshine, Kitten Production, Kitty Events and Lucien Pages Communication

Providing clients with end-to-end solutions to become key culture brands, the group aligns a global perspective with on-the-ground, local insights. As such, the collective is powerfully positioned to offer streamlined strategy, creative services, talent partnerships, influencer marketing, communications and bespoke experiences for leading brands across key markets, by way of its presence in Milan, Paris, London, Munich, Barcelona, New York, Los Angeles, Hong Kong, Beijing, Shanghai, Singapore, Tokyo, Seoul, Dubai, Riyadh and Jeddah.

Since June 2023, The Independents Group is backed by Banijay Group and Towerbrook Capital Partners

Responsibilities, Tasks, and Skills

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support the accounting functions of Karla Otto, a leading Public Relations agency, and Lefty US, a SaaS marketing influencer platform. This role will be heavily focused on billing, collections, accounts payable, and vendor management, ensuring efficient financial operations across both business units.

The Staff Accountant will also oversee and mentor an Accounting Assistant, ensuring accuracy in financial records and supporting the finance team with daily operations.

The responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Key Responsibilities:

• Billing & Collections: Generate and process invoices, track receivables, follow up on overdue payments, and resolve discrepancies.
• Accounts Payable & Vendor Management: Process vendor invoices and payments, reconcile statements, manage relationships, and review expense reports.
• Reconciliations & Reporting: Perform bank reconciliations, record and allocate transactions, support month-end close, and assist with financial reporting.
• Supervision: Oversee and mentor an Accounting Assistant, ensuring accuracy in data entry, reconciliations, and reporting.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in accounts receivable, accounts payable, and reconciliations.
• Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP) and experience with NetSuite or similar ERP.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage high transaction volumes.
• Excellent communication skills for interacting with clients, vendors, and internal teams.

What We Offer:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
• 401K Employer Match program
• Commuter Benefits
• Paid Time Off including Vacation Days, Personal Days, Sick Days, and additional Comp Days
• Company-wide closure last week of the year
• 10 Federal Holidays Observed

This role offers the opportunity to be an integral part of a collaborative and innovative team within The Independents, where excellence, creativity, and a customer-centric approach are paramount. If you are a motivated individual with a passion for organization and administration, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.