Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant

Chicago

Teads is a leading omnichannel advertising platform focused on driving outcomes for brand and performance advertisers across screens. With a focus on meaningful business outcomes for branding and performance objectives, Teads drives value by leveraging predictive AI technology to connect quality media, beautiful brand creative, and context-driven addressability and measurement. Teads is directly partnered with more than 10,000 publishers and 20,000 advertisers globally. The company is headquartered in New York, New York with a global team of around 1,700 people in 30+ countries.

Support day-to-day accounting for three entities, with a focus on month-end close, intercompany billing and reconciliations. About 25% of the role is dedicated to A/R collections. We're always looking for ways to evolve systems and processes. This role requires flexibility, a continuous-improvement mindset, and comfort with change.

Financial Close: Prepare accruals, update/reconcile key balance sheet accounts, and maintain SOX-compliant documentation.

Lease Accounting (ASC 842): Maintain the lease schedule, record right-of-use asset and liability amortization, reconcile lease balances, and support disclosure preparation at quarter-end.

Revenue Accounting (ASC 606): Prepare revenue recognition entries and reconcile deferred revenue balances.

Intercompany: Issue ICO invoices and reconcile balances to keep eliminations in consolidation accurate.

Expenses & Cards: Review/code credit card expenses, coordinate with the India AP team, and reconcile/post expenses.

Collections (~25%): Monitor AR aging, contact customers, resolve disputes/short-pays, coordinate cash application, and provide simple weekly status updates.

SOX & Audit Compliance: Maintain and execute internal controls over financial reporting, prepare supporting documentation for control testing, and coordinate with internal and external auditors during walkthroughs, fieldwork, and audit requests.

Automation: Use AI/automation tools to streamline preparation of journal entries, reconciliations and reporting.

1–3 years of accounting experience across GL, A/R, A/P, and month-end close.

Familiarity with SOX controls.

Proficient with Dynamics 365 (or similar ERP), Excel, and basic BI/reporting tools.

Comfortable using AI-enabled tools (e.g., Claude/Copilot/ChatGPT, Power Query/Power Automate) to improve efficiency and data quality.

Strong communication and follow-up skills; confident with customer-facing collections.

Adaptable and proactive—able to navigate ambiguity, embrace change, and propose practical process improvements in a post-merger environment.

The pay range for this position is USD $70,000 to $80,000 annually including on target earnings. The actual amount offered may be higher or lower, based on non-discriminatory factors such as experience, job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities. In addition to salary, you may be eligible for our competitive benefits and perks to support you and your family as part of Teads' total rewards package.

At Teads, we don't just offer new roles - we blend creativity, technology, and data to shape the future of media. You'll work with smart humans, meaningful brands, and cool tools, all while helping redefine how advertising works in a world that demands more transparency, better insights, and smarter strategies.

As a Teadster, you'll play a critical role in shaping our future success in the region. Here's why Teads stands out:

We've merged two open internet category leaders—Outbrain and Teads—to create the 'new' Teads, a unified omnichannel platform that drives results from branding to performance across all screens, including CTV, mobile, and web.

As part of our team, you'll thrive in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment that fosters innovation, creative problem-solving, and continuous learning.

Teads is committed to your success, offering the support, tools, and development opportunities you need to excel in your role.

Our company culture is welcoming, dynamic, diverse, global, and built on top performance.

Teads is an equal employment opportunity employer and committed to diversity and inclusion at all stages of recruitment and employment.

Our team is made up of individuals who are approachable, resourceful, passionate, and proactive. We foster a sense of belonging through our Employee Resource Groups – employee-led groups in which we debate topics and drive change: environmental, women empowerment, charitable initiatives to diversity, equity, and inclusion, you'll be able to share your passions with likeminded people.