• MEDIA RECONCILIATION: Perform media buy reconciliations and manage the accounting work related to media buying activities. This includes:
  • At a granular level, coordinate each individual advertising account lead on their media plans, invoicing and ad spending, including staying on top of AR and AP for these media buys. 
  • Design and implement media spend reconciliation systems that control measures to reduce errors, overspends, and forgotten invoices.
  • At an aggregate level, assist in the improvement of media planning and reconciliation processes and cash flow forecasting for leadership.
• PROJECT ACCOUNTING: Collaborate with project/account leads and operations/management team to provide financial insights and analysis on project-level financial data. This includes:
  • At a granular level, work with each advertising account lead to manage the entire project accounting lifecycle, including tracking and validating monthly project forecasts for revenue and costs, validating project data (especially hour tracking) entered in the system, monitoring budgets, ensuring proper project close-out, and reconciling overall project payables and receivables to project budgets.
  • At an aggregate level, run analyses and provide insight on actual performance vs. forecast/budget project/client-level profitability to leadership, and provide recommendations for informed decision-making.
  • Drive process improvements and efficiency in project financial management, continually seeking opportunities to optimize revenue recognition and gross margins. This includes identifying and implementing best practices in project accounting and financial control to enhance overall project profitability.
• MEDIA BOOKKEEPING OVERSIGHT & TAX SUPPORT: Act as the main point of contact between our outsourced accounting firm and our internal teams, ensuring effective communication and collaboration, especially:
  • Oversee the monthly and annual close processes, and ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
  • Organize and systemize internal accounting files and client documents to enhance overall efficiency.
• SUCCEED AS OUR FIRST FULL TIME IN-HOUSE ACCOUNTANT:
  • Broadly, help formulate and implement financial systems, policies and procedures to ensure efficiency, consistency, and standardization across the organization. 
  • We are a 60 person team, going on 100, and this role will be our first in-house full time accounting professional. This person will need to self-triage between goals and projects, sometimes creating new initiatives, to support the growth and goals of the agency.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, and CPA qualification is preferred, but neither are required.
• 3-5 years of experience in a senior accounting role, with a focus on media buying and reconciliation.
• Previous experience in a digital advertising agency is a plus.
• Strong technical accounting skills with a solid understanding of GAAP.
• Experience working with QuickBooks Online or similar accounting software.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to communicate effectively and build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.

The salary range for this position is $90k-$100k + annual bonus
C+K offers a full benefits package which includes: 100% subsidized Platinum-level healthcare insurance, options for dental and vision insurance, 401k with a guaranteed company 3% contribution, short term disability, flexible spending accounts, transportation benefits, bikeshare membership, paid parental leave, paid time off and several paid holidays. C+K is an equal opportunity employer.
C+K offers employees the opportunity to work remotely, work in the DC office full time, or work out a partial-week, in-office flex schedule.

Chong + Koster provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnic or national origin, age, disability, religion or belief, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, veteran status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, status with regard to public assistance, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Chong + Koster also fully complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which we operate, including with regard to recruiting, hiring, placement, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.