Junior Accountant

Savage Ventures is seeking a Junior Accountant to drive efficiency and operating outcomes for the Savage Ventures’ portfolio of digital media companies. The Junior Accountant is a key member of the internal operations team who will be responsible for working with a team on budgets/forecasts, operational reporting, and working on period closing financial activities. A successful candidate will have experience with journal entries, executing month end close on tight timelines, optimizing internal processes, working in Quickbooks online, invoicing, bank reconciliations, and other bookkeeping activities. This person must be a flexible, cross-functional team player comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. The job is based in Nashville, TN at our headquarters in Germantown, or open to remote. Responsibilities Posting and processing journal entries to ensure all business transactions are recorded Updating accounts receivable and issue invoices Updating accounts payable and perform reconciliations Provide recommendations to streamline reporting processes and month end close Perform bank/cash account reconciliations Perform vendor analysis for risk evaluation purposes Build and update internal reporting dashboards and scorecards with input from Director of Special Projects and Savage Ventures’ CFO Execute accounting activities in accordance with GAAP Issuing invoices/journal entries for intercompany activities Track and report on sales and use tax for multiple lines of business using 3rd party collections and return processing partners Validate and send 1099s annually to contractors Qualifications 3+ years working in Quickbooks online Based in the U.S. 2-3 years working in an accounting role Expert level excel skills (e.g. complex vlookup, pivot table capabilities) Experience with bill.com or other AP-focused payment systems Minimum of an associate’s degree in accounting Experience with intercompany transactions and multiple entity month end close processes where many dependencies exist Experience working in a cross-functional capacity within a dynamic, rapidly changing environment Familiarity with data orientation and use of data tools Knowledge of GAAP Ability to effectively communicate through project management tools, including Asana and Slack Excellent organizational and communication skills Demonstrated history of executing month end close under tight timelines for multiple-entity organizations Willingness to undergo criminal and financial background checks #J-18808-Ljbffr