Staff Accountant

Independents Group; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range $60k-$72k

Hybrid onsite 3 days a week

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision plan

401K with employer match

Commuter benefits

Paid time off

Company holidays

Job summary

The Independents Group, a global ecosystem of partner agencies crafting brand experiences, seeks a Staff Accountant to support accounting operations across multiple entities in New York. This role requires high accuracy, organization, and ownership, with responsibilities including cashbook maintenance, AP/AR processing, client invoicing, intercompany cost tracking, and month-end close.

The ideal candidate has 2–4 years of agency accounting experience, strong Excel skills, and familiarity with

Qualifications

• 2–4 years accounting experience, preferably in an agency or multi-entity environment.
• Experience with AP/AR, reconciliations, and invoicing.
• Familiarity with NetSuite preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cashbook and perform bank reconciliations.
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.
• Record transactions accurately in NetSuite (or similar ERP).
• Prepare and issue client invoices with expense recharges.
• Support month-end close and prepare account reconciliations.
• Communicate accounting status with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

NetSuite

Excel

Job description

The Independents is a global ecosystem of 20 best-in-class partner agencies crafting extraordinary brand experiences that captivate audiences worldwide. In collaboration with its clients across the luxury and lifestyle industries, The Independents creates meaningful connections between people and the brands they love.

The Independents curation reflects an expansive roster of industry pioneers, including 2 x 4, Atelier Athem, Atelier Lum, Bureau Béatrice, Bureau Betak, Bureau Future, Ctzar, Inca Productions, k2, Karla Otto, Kennedy, Kitten Production, Kitty Events, Lefty, Lucien Pagès Communication, Prodject, Sunshine, Terminal 9 Studios, The Qode and We Are Ona.

The group’s capabilities span research, core strategy, communications strategy, design, production and distribution, a scope that adapts to every creative challenge. The group translates strategic insights into creative concepts, which are developed into personally relevant experiences that engage local and global audiences by way of its presence in Milan, Paris, London, Munich, Barcelona, New York, Los Angeles, Hong Kong, Beijing, Shanghai, Singapore, Tokyo, Seoul, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Doha, Riyadh and Jeddah.

In March 2025, The Independents launched L'Incubateur, a pioneering initiative conceived to identify, support and accelerate the next wave of talent, entrepreneurs and creative agencies on a global scale. Since June 2023, The Independents has been backed by Banijay Group and TowerBrook Capital Partners.

We are seeking a Staff Accountant to support accounting operations across multiple entities within a communications agency environment. This role requires someone who can operate with a high level of accuracy, organization, and ownership, particularly in situations where processes may not always be fully defined. The ideal candidate is reliable, detail-oriented, and able to track and close tasks independently, while communicating clearly with internal teams and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Core Accounting

• Maintain cashbook and perform bank reconciliations
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable processes
• Record transactions accurately in NetSuite (or similar ERP)

Invoicing & Revenue

• Prepare and issue client invoices, including expense recharges
• Build detailed supporting schedules for all invoices
• Ensure full audit trail and documentation for all billed amounts

Intercompany & Project Accounting

• Handle intercompany transactions and reconciliations
• Work with internal teams to ensure proper cost allocation and tracking
• Maintain and update internal trackers (expenses, project costs, etc.)

Month-End Close

• Support month-end close activities
• Prepare account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
• Ensure all items are tracked and completed on time

Communication & Follow-up

• Manage accounting-related communications with internal teams and external stakeholders
• Follow up on outstanding items proactively
• Escalate issues when needed to ensure deadlines are met

Key Attributes

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 2-4 years of accounting experience (agency or multi-entity a plus)
• Experience with AP/AR, reconciliations, and invoicing
• Familiarity with NetSuite preferred
• Strong Excel skills, with a strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and follow through to completion
• Clear and consistent communication
• Maintain organized documentation and audit trails
• Proactive in identifying and resolving issues

What We Offer

• Salary Range: $60k-$72k
• Hybrid: onsite 3 days a week
• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
• 401K Employer Match program
• Commuter Benefits
• Paid Time Off including Vacation Days, Personal Days, Sick Days, and additional Comp Days
• Company-wide closure last week of the year
• 10 Federal Holidays Observed

At The Independents Group, we are always looking for personalities with positive charisma who are enthusiastic, self-motivated, and have a keen sense of aesthetics.

The Independents Group embraces and celebrates diversity, inclusivity, and equal opportunity. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The Independents Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join our team!