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We Speak
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We Speak Model Management is seeking an experienced accountant to join our family.
Founded in 2013, We Speak -the most diverse modeling agency in NYC- was long ahead of the curve in response to dismantling the fashion industry's narrow and disproportionate beauty standards. We are a fast-growing, leading agency in championing diversity, equity, and fairness in fashion.
We Speak represents and celebrates models that show up as their true selves and have the willingness and courage to represent that self in front of the camera. Our models are family.
We Speak is proud to be the first domino in the movement for an equitable environment. The right candidate is excited about the changing narrative around representation.
ACCOUNTANT
We're looking for a highly motivated self-starter passionate about accounting, finance and number analysis. On the one hand, you'll be handling a large volume of day-to-day invoicing and managing all accounting and bookkeeping operations of the company. On the other, you will be preparing the operating budgets, performing essential duties relating to payroll, and overseeing the company's financial health. Ideally, you're a creative thinker able to see patterns in the data and curious about gaining a deeper understanding of the business so you can participate in making recommendations on how to optimize our numbers and increase profit margins. We are looking for someone with a few years of experience as an accountant / bookkeeper who is ready to take on more responsibilities and grow into the role of a controller.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Manage all financial aspects of the company including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and bookkeeping
Reconcile key accounts balance sheet accounts, including bank reconciliations.
Perform quarterly financial analysis regarding organization's performance.
Develop business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
Oversee the daily accounting activities required to maintain the company's general ledger in all aspects
Maintain a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure
Ensure an accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year-end close reporting
Reconcile all bank statements and transactions
Reconcile Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable balances
Closely manage our accounts receivable process, sending out invoices and following up customers on past due balances
Help create annual budgets and forecasts
Coordinates tax filings with the tax accountant
REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or similar field and 3+ years of accounting experience.
Computer proficient; advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel
Highly self-motivated and proactive
High ethical standards
Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills
Attention to detail and accuracy, with the ability to meet tight deadlines
Organized and a team player
Ability to prioritize and multi-task
Effective problem solving ability and able to follow direction
Ability to effectively communicate with co-workers
Salary: DOE
Schedule: Full time remote; must be comfortable with work from home and video call check-ins
Start: Jan/Feb 2022
Benefits: Flexible working, paid vacation, monthly health insurance stipend, growth with a quickly expanding agency
Location: Anywhere in the US