Accountant

McGarrah Jessee is seeking an Accountant to support its Controller group. The role focuses on vendor onboarding and management, invoice processing, payment preparation, media-related payables, reconciliations, month-end close, compliance, and accounting process improvement.

What you'll do:

• Coordinate the onboarding of new vendors, freelancers, contractors, production partners, and media suppliers
• Collect and review required vendor documentation, including W-9s, payment instructions, contacts, payment terms, and other supporting information
• Create and maintain accurate vendor records within the agency’s accounting system
• Review vendor setup requests for completeness, proper approval, and potential duplicate records
• Support the independent verification of new or changed banking instructions in accordance with agency fraud-prevention procedures
• Maintain organized and current vendor documentation to support annual reporting, internal reviews, and external audits
• Respond to vendor questions regarding invoice status, payment timing, missing documentation, and account discrepancies
• Help maintain positive working relationships with agency vendors through timely and professional communication
• Monitor designated AP inboxes and ensure invoices are captured, logged, and routed for approval
• Enter approved invoices and credit memos accurately and promptly into the agency’s financial system
• Identify duplicate invoices, incorrect billing entities, missing information, or other processing exceptions before posting
• Follow up with internal budget owners and vendors to resolve incomplete or disputed invoices

What they're looking for:

• 0–2+ years of experience in accounts payable, vendor management, bookkeeping, or junior accounting
• Prior experience processing invoices and reconciling vendor accounts
• Foundational understanding of accounts payable and accrual accounting
• Strong attention to detail and comfort working with high transaction volumes and firm deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, particularly when working with vendors and non-finance teams
• Advertising, media, entertainment, production, experience is preferred
• Experience working with media vendors, insertion orders, media schedules, or media-buying systems is a plus

Benefits:

• Hybrid - US
• Flexible work from home options available