Accounting/Billing Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

We’re looking for an Accounting/Billing Analyst to join our finance team in our Des Moines office. You’ll own the day-to-day of media and client billing — processing invoices, partnering with account and media teams, and making sure the numbers behind our client work are accurate and on time. This role reports to the Sr. Director of Finance. Accounting/Billing Analysts should have an associate degree in accounting, or equivalent business experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable and/or accounting.   

About You  

You’re someone who loves working with numbers, down to however many decimal places. Excel spreadsheets are where you really thrive, taking pride (and even joy) in the organization and presentation of the data within each column and row. You’re a problem solver and thrive on details. You can assess situations, develop recommendations, analyze data, and collaborate.  You’re not afraid to ask questions or challenge information. 

About Us  

We’re a full-service agency with offices in Des Moines, Sioux Falls, and Portland. At the heart of our success has always been human creativity. The role of brilliant individuals, and their original ideas, remains just as relevant today as when we opened our doors 40 years ago. That’s why we continue to take care of our own like we take care of our clients. 

Responsibilities  

• Process media invoices. 
• Download media invoices from vendor portals to upload into our media buying platform. 
• Correspond with vendors and internal team members on concerns. 
• Act as a liaison between the finance, account, and media teams. 
• Analyze projects, work in process, accruals, media buys, and client billing. 
• Partner with account team for client billing. 
• Gather, analyze, process, summarize, and interpret data. 
• Build relationships to help identify and solve problems. 
• Provide ad hoc reports as requested by finance, account, or media teams. 
• Proactively look for ways to improve processes. 
• Support additional accounting and billing priorities as business needs evolve. 

Qualifications  

• Associate degree in accounting or equivalent experience. 
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel. 
• A track record of picking up new operating systems quickly. 
• Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to identify trends, discrepancies, and potential issues. 
• Communicate professionally and effectively with colleagues, clients, vendors, and outside consultants. 
• You’re a take-charge person who wants to learn and grow. 
• Desire to be a proactive problem solver, forward thinker and collaborator. 
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize as needed. 

Perks + Benefits  

• Office in the heart of downtown Des Moines — steps away from art, culture and some of the city’s best spots for coffee, lunch and happy hour. 
• Free downtown parking. 
• Comprehensive plans for group health, dental, vision, and life insurance. 
• 401k with company match. 
• Plenty of Personal Time Off (PTO), plus paid holidays. 
• Potential for bonuses based on success of agency. 
• Employee Referral Program incentives. 
• Extracurriculars that tend to be historic events.