GALE is a Business Agency that brings its insights to brand storytelling and activates it across every channel. With expertise in business strategy, media, CRM, brand communications, performance marketing and technology, GALE creates integrated marketing systems and communications that grow businesses. Founded in 2014, the agency has since been named Ad Age Data and Analytics Agency of the Year and Adweek’s Breakthrough Media Agency of the Year.
We work with Hard Rock, MilkPEP, H&R Block, Dropbox, Hertz and more. If you’re driven by a passion to build something great, a desire to innovate, and a commitment to achieve excellence in your craft, GALE is a great place for you!
GALE has nine offices around the world, including New York, Toronto, Los Angeles, Austin, Denver, Kansas City, London, Bengaluru and Singapore. GALE embraces a hybrid, flexible workplace with employees asked to attend the office three days per week.
As a global agency, we are currently hiring across multiple locations within North America, please apply today to learn more. You can check our office locations here .
About The Role:
As the
Corporate Accountant, you will play a critical role in ensuring the accurate and timely completion of month-end tasks, including financial reporting, reconciliations, and analysis. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of accounting principles, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work under tight deadlines. As a critical member of our team, you will play a vital role in supporting and optimizing financial processes which are critical to the integrity of the monthly results.
What You Will Be Doing:
- Month-End Close Process: Execute all month-end close activities for the Corporate Accounting team, ensuring accuracy and timely completion of all tasks.
- Reconciliations: Perform and review balance sheet and general ledger reconciliations for all accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Financial Reporting: Assist in the preparation and analysis of monthly financial statements, ensuring compliance with company policies and accounting standards.
- Journal Entries: Prepare and post journal entries related to month-end closing, including accruals, prepaids, and other necessary adjustments.
- Variance Analysis: Analyze financial data, comparing actual results to budgeted or forecasted numbers, and investigate significant variances.
- Cross-Team Collaboration: Work closely with other finance teams such as Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable to gather necessary information and ensure the accuracy of financial data as well as the timely close of month-end.
- Internal Controls & Compliance: Ensure that month-end processes comply with internal controls and company accounting policies.
- Audit Support: Provide documentation and support during internal and external audits as needed, particularly in relation to month-end activities.
- Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements within the month-end close cycle to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
Who You Are:
- You have or are working towards your CPA certification
- You have working knowledge of US GAAP/IFRS/SOX
- You have strong communication skills with the ability to present complex financial information in a clear and concise manner
- Detail-oriented and able to multitask and prioritize workload in a deadline-driven environment.
- A collaborative team player with a customer-centric mindset and a commitment to delivering high-quality results
- You have 3-5 years of experience in an accounting role
- You have excellent working proficiency with Excel
Nice To Have:
- Experience working in an advertising or professional services firm is preferred
- Experience in accounting/reporting tools such as Maconomy, Mediaocean, Onestream, and Blackline
- Practical experience with the application of Revenue Recognition Accounting principles
Note: Hybrid work in office is an essential function of the job.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
We believe in inclusivity and do our best work when people with diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and skills are brought together. Our Core Values are at the root of GALE’s collaborative environment and help to foster a strong community. Our Code of Conduct, Human Resources policies, and executive investment in inclusion further support and protect GALE’s inclusive workplace. GALE is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
Our Hiring Process
We want you to be just as discerning in making your next career move as we are finding great talent to join our team. Our interview process will allow you to meet a range of people from various disciplines and domains both virtually and in person. Please discuss with our recruiters if you require any accommodations throughout the process to help enable a smooth interview.
