Accounting Manager

A leading full-service digital marketing agency headquartered in Santa Monica is seeking an Accounting Manager to join their dynamic team. This position will take ownership of core accounts receivable, billing, and month-end close functions. This is a hands-on, high-accountability role that works closely with senior finance leadership and cross-functional teams. The right candidate is detail-oriented, operationally sharp, and comfortable working across multiple billing systems in a fast-paced environment.

• sManage end-to-end AR workflows, including customer ledger review, outstanding balance tracking, and reporting cadenc
• eExecute collections processes: send reminders, manage escalation paths, and maintain documentation standard
• sServe as primary liaison with external collections partners — coordinate on escalated accounts, align on strategy, and ensure resolutio
• nPartner with internal Sales and Client Services teams to resolve billing disputes, communicate account status, and maintain strong client relationship
• sHandle chargeback identification, logging, dispute support, and evidence gatherin

• gPrepare and review monthly invoices; identify and resolve discrepancies proactivel
• yExecute approved billing adjustments with proper documentation and approval histor
• yManage and process disengagement and billing adjustments request
• sAct as a cross-functional point of contact for billing inquiries across Sales, Client Services, and internal Operations team
• sCoordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure billing accuracy reflects service delivery and contractual term

• nReconcile and clear all incoming ACH, wire, and check transactions dail
• yEnsure accurate payment application and resolve discrepancie
• sMaintain precise daily cash application record

• ng Conduct productivity audits to identify billing risks and missed reven
• ueOwn month-end close deliverables: AR aging reconciliation, billing logs, revenue data checks, and reporti
• ng Collaborate with finance leadership and accounting partners to continuously improve close accuracy, speed, and efficien
• cy Surface insights and flag risks proactively — don't wait to be ask

• rsWork within billing/subscription platform and support ongoing system improve men
• ts Partner with outsourced accounting firm to ensure clean processes, clear documentation, and a structured handoff to internal operatio
• ns Serve as an internal point of coordination between finance, ops, and external accounting partners to ensure nothing falls through the crac
• ks Identify and drive opportunities for process improvement across accounting and finance operatio
• ns Build and maintain SOPs for key accounting workflows to ensure continuity and institutional knowled

• ns:4-6+ years of accounting experience, with meaningful time in AR, billing, revenue operations, and cross-functional finance proces
• ses Prior team leadership, mentorship, or people management experience strongly prefer
• red Strong understanding of cash application, billing adjustments, and month-end close proces
• ses Experience with billing platforms (Chargebee or similar subscription/billing tools a pl
• us)
  High attention to detail and strong organizational skills; able to manage multiple priorities without dropping ba
• lls Clear, professional communicator — comfortable fielding inquiries across teams and with clie
• nts Proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets; experience with ERP or accounting softw
• are Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field prefer
• redSelf-starter with a strong sense of urgency — you take ownership, follow through without being chased, and hold yourself accountable to deadlines and qual
• ity Proven ability to identify operational risks, improve processes proactively, and drive scalable solutions across accounting workfl
• ows Ability to analyze financial and operational data, surface actionable insights, and partner with leadership to support business decision-mak
• ingAI-native or AI-curious: comfortable using AI tools (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, etc.) to work faster and smarter, whether automating repetitive tasks, drafting communications, or analyzing d

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• rage Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (
• FSA)
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• ment Ongoing Training and Learning Opportuni