What are the responsibilities and job description for the Junior Accountant position at UNLEADED?
Job Description
Job Description
We are seeking a detail-oriented and dedicated Junior Accountant to perform accounting and financial activities that keep our company running smoothly. The Junior Accountant will report to our Accounting Manager and support with the running of our day-to-day financial operations. This role involves a wide range of tasks, from recording transactions and maintaining ledgers, to preparing and managing accounting schedules, to working with various service vendors, to liaising with our production staff to gather information and identify process improvement opportunities. The ideal candidate is one who continually looks to be timely and accurate in their work, while concurrently seeking opportunities to eliminate inefficiencies, streamline existing processes, and use technology to automate tasks.
Responsibilities
Keeping track of financial activities with accuracy, efficiency and speed, as well as reconciling data to identify and correct inaccuracies
Managing invoices and receivables to ensure that payments are made and received on time and without errors
Thinking analytically and solving problems proactively
Demonstrating organizational skills with extremely close attention to detail and the ability to juggle multiple priorities at once
Learning new tools and concepts quickly, easily making connections between unrelated ideas, and taking on the challenge of unfamiliar tasks
Independently exercising good judgment and discretion when managing internal and external information
Streamlining processes to improve efficiency and provide cross-departmental support as needed
Contributing positively to team culture and working well under pressure
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent work experience
1 to 3 years of general accounting experience, preferably in a creative services business (agency experience is a plus)
Excellent communication skills and be comfortable working with supervisory and senior level management
Ability to prioritize tasks and work independently is critical
Strong analytical, time management, and problem-solving skills
A high degree of attention to detail and accuracy
Strong written, verbal and interpersonal skills
A strong aptitude for identifying ways to streamline processes and improve efficiencies
A solid understanding of GAAP
Ownership and pride in your work product
Experience working with Excel, Quickbooks, and Workamajig (or another ERP)
Familiarity with sales tax reporting and payroll processing.
About Unleaded
For more than 20 years, we have developed market insights, improved business processes, unraveled complex market landscapes, created award-winning multi-channel marketing and advertising campaigns, and assimilated into 100 companies. Our success is predicated on helping clients find new growth opportunities and creating the marketing programs that capitalize on them. But we can’t do it without extraordinary teammates. Our culture centers around an entrepreneurial and enterprising spirit–we empower our people to bring their highest value and most audacious ideas to work with them every day. We encourage cross-disciplinary collaboration and proactive team players. We are all students, and we are all teachers. As such, we are invested in the growth and development of everyone who comes through our doors, so that each of us can make the greatest impact on the world we share.
Company Description
Unleaded is a Houston-based marketing firm known for bringing together smart, talented marketing and creative professionals to deliver award-winning work. For 20 years, we've support our clients through market research, strategy development and marketing program management. We pride ourselves on our ability to solve complex challenges and consistently deliver high-caliber work for our clients.
Due to the highly collaborative nature of agency work, this job is not remote and is based in our Houston office. The agency does provide flexibility to periodically work from home and other agency benefits.
Company Description
Unleaded is a Houston-based marketing firm known for bringing together smart, talented marketing and creative professionals to deliver award-winning work. For 20 years, we've support our clients through market research, strategy development and marketing program management. We pride ourselves on our ability to solve complex challenges and consistently deliver high-caliber work for our clients. ✥ Due to the highly collaborative nature of agency work, this job is not remote and is based in our Houston office. The agency does provide flexibility to periodically work from home and other agency benefits.
