Staff Accountant — Hybrid (3 Days Onsite) in Creative Agency

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

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range

Hybrid work onsite 3 days a week

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K Employer Match

Paid time off & holidays

Year-end company closure

Job summary

The Independents Group seeks a Staff Accountant to support accounting operations across multiple entities within a dynamic, agency environment in New York. The role demands accuracy, organization, ownership, and clear communication with internal teams and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities include AP/AR, bank reconciliations, NetSuite entries, invoicing, month‑end close support, intercompany costing, and audit trails.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 2–4 years accounting experience, agency or multi-entity a plus.
• 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.
• Build detailed supporting schedules for all invoices.
• Ensure audit trail and documentation for billed amounts.
• Handle intercompany transactions and cost allocations.
• Support month-end close and prepare account reconciliations.
• Communicate with internal teams and external stakeholders.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Clear communication

Proactive problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

NetSuite

Excel

Job description

The Independents Group seeks a Staff Accountant to support accounting operations across multiple entities within a dynamic, agency environment in New York. The role demands accuracy, organization, ownership, and clear communication with internal teams and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities include AP/AR, bank reconciliations, NetSuite entries, invoicing, month‑end close support, intercompany costing, and audit trails.