Accounts Payable & Talent Payouts Accountant

Dear Media; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental benefits

Parental and family leave

Competitive salaries

Job summary

Dear Media is seeking a Staff Accountant to support daily accounting operations with a focus on accounts payable, expense management, and talent payouts. The role collaborates with internal teams, vendors, and talent to ensure accurate payments and timely processing, while supporting general ledger activity and month-end close.

The ideal candidate has a solid foundation in GAAP, strong organizational skills, and a proactive approach to balancing multiple deadlines.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of accounting experience with hands-on exposure to month-end close, general ledger, and accounts payable.
• Solid foundation in accounting principles and GAAP.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work professionally with internal teams, vendors, talent, and representatives.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full accounts payable cycle across QuickBooks Online and Bill.com, including bill entry, approval routing, payment scheduling, and payment confirmation.
• Prepare and maintain the weekly Unpaid Bills report, flag aging items and duplicates, and escalate when needed.
• Maintain accurate vendor records, payment terms, and remittance information; resolve vendor inquiries and payment discrepancies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Bill.com

Job description

Dear Media is seeking a Staff Accountant to support daily accounting operations with a focus on accounts payable, expense management, and talent payouts. The role collaborates with internal teams, vendors, and talent to ensure accurate payments and timely processing, while supporting general ledger activity and month-end close.

The ideal candidate has a solid foundation in GAAP, strong organizational skills, and a proactive approach to balancing multiple deadlines.