Accountant

Covert Recruiting; Atlanta (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative recruiting firm is looking for a detail-oriented Marketing Accounts Payable Accountant to join their finance team. This role is crucial for managing financial transactions related to marketing spend, ensuring accurate processing of vendor invoices, and budget tracking. The ideal candidate will have strong accounting experience and a deep understanding of marketing operations, collaborating effectively with both finance and marketing teams. Join this dynamic environment where your contributions will directly impact the growth and success of innovative teams.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of accounting or accounts payable experience.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles.
• Proficiency with accounting software and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable invoices for marketing vendors.
• Monitor marketing budgets and provide spend analysis.
• Coordinate with marketing for timely payments.

Skills

Accounting Principles

Accounts Payable Processes

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Bachelor’s degree in Finance

Tools

NetSuite

SAP

Oracle

Sage Intacct

Excel

Job description

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Recruiter & Growth Partner – Digital & Executive Recruiting Expertise – Focusing on GROWTH and go-to-market strategies for innovative teams

Job Type: Full-Time, Exempt

Department: Finance / Marketing

Reports To: VP of Finance / CFO

Job Summary:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Marketing Accounts Payable Accountant to join our finance team. This role plays a critical part in managing the financial transactions related to marketing spend, ensuring accurate and timely processing of vendor invoices, budget tracking, and expense reconciliation. The ideal candidate will have strong accounting experience, a deep understanding of marketing operations, and the ability to collaborate effectively with both the finance and marketing teams. They shall also possess a deep sense of accountability and attention to detail, timeliness and accuracy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process accounts payable invoices related to marketing vendors, agencies, contractors, and media purchases.
• Match purchase orders, contracts, and approvals to invoices; resolve discrepancies in collaboration with the marketing team.
• Ensure marketing expenses are properly coded and recorded in accordance with the company’s chart of accounts.
• Monitor marketing budgets and provide regular spend analysis and variance reports to department leads.
• Reconcile monthly marketing vendor accounts and assist with month-end closing procedures.
• Coordinate with the marketing department to ensure timely payments and accurate forecasting of marketing spend.
• Maintain accurate records of contracts and payment schedules.
• Support audit requests and ensure compliance with internal controls and company policies.
• Assist in preparing accruals for marketing expenses and campaign spend.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 2–4 years of accounting or accounts payable experience; experience with marketing finance is a plus.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and accounts payable processes.
• Proficiency with accounting software (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Sage Intacct) and Excel.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work across teams.
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and organizational skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Preferred Skills:

• Familiarity with marketing terminology and cost structures (e.g., CPM, media buys, agency retainers).
• Experience in a corporate marketing or advertising environment.
• Knowledge of contract management and vendor onboarding processes.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Furniture and Home Furnishings Manufacturing

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

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