Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

Operations | Method Communications


Work Arrangement

This hybrid role requires in-office presence at one of Method's locations (San Francisco, Salt Lake City, or New York City) for a minimum of two days per week. Candidates should be based within commuting distance of one of these offices or able to relocate.

Remote candidates (50 miles from a hub office)

We welcome applications from qualified remote candidates who can accommodate periodic travel to a hub office for collaboration and team meetings. Please note that we currently only operate in the following states: AL, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IL, MA, NJ, NM, NY, OR, TX, VA, and WA.

The Opportunity

The Senior Accountant will play a pivotal role in the financial health and operational efficiency of our growing agency. Working directly with the SVP of Finance, you will move beyond simple transaction processing to take ownership of the General Ledger, month-end close, and financial reporting.

We are looking for a collaborative analytical thinker who doesn't just spot numbers, but understands the story behind them. The ideal candidate has a strong command of accounting principles (GAAP), is obsessively organized, and brings a proactive, solution-oriented mindset to process improvement. The Senior Accountant will collaborate closely with HR, Operations and PR teams leading with the philosophy that "Method is my client," as you support Method's Salt Lake and San Francisco offices. This position reports to the SVP of Finance.

Responsibilities

General Ledger & Month-End Close

• Lead the month-end close process, ensuring all financial data is accurate and deadlines are met.
• Prepare and post monthly journal entries, including accruals, prepaid expenses, deferred revenue, and amortization.
• Perform comprehensive bank and balance sheet reconciliations and analyze P&L variances to budget/forecast.
• Maintain the integrity of the General Ledger and ensure compliance with US GAAP.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly financial statements and management reports.
• Provide variance and financial analyses as needed.

Accounts Payable, Receivable & Cash Management

• Oversee full-cycle Accounts Payable and Receivable to ensure optimal cash flow management.
• Review and approve vendor coding and ensure proper documentation for all expenses.
• Manage client invoicing cycles and monitor aging reports to drive timely collections.
• Oversee daily bank reconciliations and manage cash position reporting.
• Process outgoing wire transfers and manage vendor relationships.
• Manage annual 1099 filing and reporting compliance.

Payroll and Benefits

• Oversee and approve a semi-monthly payroll review.
• Work with a Payroll accountant to oversee benefits and 401k administration as well as annual 401k audit.
• Ensure compliance to state and local payroll laws.

Process Improvement & Systems

• Analyze current accounting workflows and implement improvements to increase efficiency and reduce manual errors.
• Serve as the administrator for time-tracking and expense management systems, ensuring policy compliance.
• Review corporate credit card activity and manage expense reporting reconciliations.
• Assist with the implementation of new accounting software or ERP integrations as the agency scales.

Compliance & Audit Support

• Support the annual financial audit and tax return preparation by providing schedules and documentation to external auditors and tax preparers.
• Manage fixed asset tracking, depreciation schedules, and capitalization policies.
• Conduct new client credit checks and assist in the financial review of client and new vendor contracts/SOWs.
• Protect assets and compliance by monitoring and enforcing internal controls.
• Assist with filing of necessary local and state tax filings.

What We're Looking For

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• Experience: 3-5+ years of progressive accounting experience (Agency or Professional Services industry experience is a plus).
• Technical Skills: Strong understanding of US GAAP. Advanced proficiency in Excel). Experience with cloud-based accounting software (e.g., NetSuite, QuickBooks Online, Sage Intacct. Deltek Maconomy a plus, ).
• Soft Skills: High attention to detail, ability to meet strict deadlines, and strong communication skills for cross-departmental collaboration.

What's it like to work here?

Relationships are paramount to life at Method, and we invest heavily in building and maintaining relationships with clients, journalists and each other. We work hard to deliver incredible results for our clients. We encourage new ideas, and we always celebrate wins together - both for clients and our teams.

Method is made up of an award-winning team. Not only does the agency win awards, our people are consistently recognized for their excellence. We believe that begins with the recognition they get internally. Our leadership invests significant resources into employee mental health, wellbeing, education and development - and we praise outstanding performance regularly.

What's in it for YOU?

• Generous Vacation and Wellness Time accruals, two weeks of full office closure, paid holidays, and 2 floating holidays
• Cell phone and internet cost reimbursement
• Employer paid Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Employer paid Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 401K Plan with Employer Match up to 4%
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering three confidential, face-to-face counseling sessions per issue per year
• Paid Family Leave
• $500 annual wellness stipend after 6 months of employment
• $1500 professional development stipend after 2 years of employment
• 4 weeks of paid sabbatical after 5 years of employment
• Leadership development and virtual training opportunities

Salary Range

We believe all employees should be rewarded competitively and equitably, using practices that are simple and transparent. Final compensation for this role will be determined by a number of factors including the candidate's education, market, and relevant work experience.


Salary range: $80,000 - $95,000

About the Company

Founded in 2010, Method Communications is an award-winning technology marketing and public relations agency built for challenger brands and today's most innovative companies. Our group is united through our core values - relationships, resourcefulness and results. We support each other to do exceptional work for our clients while also focusing on the health and wellbeing of our families, our communities and ourselves.


We recognize our talented and diverse workforce as a key competitive advantage. Method encourages and actively supports diversity, equity, and inclusion through its policies and business practices, which include recruitment and hiring, compensation and benefits, career development and advancement, training, pro bono work, community programs, and affinity groups.


Join a 'PRovoke Best Agency to Work For and 'PRovoke Global Top 250 PR Agency!

To Apply

We understand that no candidate is perfectly qualified for any job. Experience comes in different forms; many skills are transferable; and passion goes a long way. Even more important than your resume is a clear demonstration of dedication, impact, and the ability to thrive in a fluid and collaborative environment. If you need reasonable accommodation at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know.

To apply, please submit a resume.


Method is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national or ethnic origin, mental or physical ability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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