Staff Accountant

Boutique Recruiting; Costa Mesa (CA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

PTO and holidays

Cell phone allowance

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Boutique Recruiting is seeking a Staff Accountant for a growing marketing agency where accounting plays a critical role in keeping the business moving. You will manage day-to-day accounting activities, maintain accurate financial records, and support billing, reconciliations, AP/AR, payroll, and month-end close.

This is a hybrid opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys ownership and collaboration.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of professional accounting experience.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks Online and Excel.
• High school diploma required; bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience in advertising/marketing/professional services is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with a small team.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the general ledger and accurate, organized accounting records.
• Reconcile bank and credit card accounts and ensure proper expense classification.
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable, including recurring client billing.
• Assist with month-end close and coordinate with external accounting firm.
• Enter and review payroll information and respond to accounting-related inquiries.
• Support billing, especially for advertising spend and related expenses.

Skills

Independent worker

Detail-oriented

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (preferred)

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Excel

Job description

Position Title: Staff Accountant

Join a growing, creative marketing agency where accounting plays a critical role in keeping the business moving. We are seeking a Staff Accountant to manage day-to-day accounting activities, maintain accurate financial records, and support billing, reconciliations, AP/AR, payroll, and month-end close. This is a hybrid opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys ownership, variety, and working closely with both internal teams and an external accounting partner.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of accounting experience, strong QuickBooks Online and Excel skills, and the ability to work independently while remaining collaborative, approachable, and solutions-focused. Experience within an advertising, marketing, creative, PR, media, or professional services environment is highly valued.

Salary Range: $60,000 - $75,000 / Year DOE

Responsibilities

• Maintain the general ledger and accurate, organized accounting records
• Reconcile bank and credit card accounts, review transactions, and ensure expenses are properly classified
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable, including recurring client billing and high-volume billable activity
• Help ensure monthly client billing, including advertising spend and related expenses, is accurate and completed on time
• Enter and review payroll information, respond to accounting-related emails, and handle day-to-day financial requests
• Assist with month-end close and partner closely with the company’s external accounting firm on monthly and quarterly financials
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, strengthen efficiency, and support the company as it continues to grow

Requirements

• 3–5 years of professional accounting experience
• Proficiency in QuickBooks Online and Excel
• High school diploma required; bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred
• Experience within an advertising, marketing, creative, PR, or media agency is a plus, particularly with media billing, production costs, markups, and expenses
• Experience in consulting or other professional services environments will also be considered
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage recurring deadlines independently
• Collaborative, positive and adaptable approach, with the ability to work effectively in a small accounting function

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with a company match
• 15 days of accrued PTO, plus 5 sick days
• 11 company-paid holidays
• $60 monthly cell phone allowance
• Free onsite parking

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