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Accounting Manager

Job in Santa Monica, Los Angeles County, California, 90403, USA
Listing for: Gilder Search Group
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-08-21
Job specializations:
  • Accounting
    Financial Reporting, Accounts Receivable/ Collections, Financial Compliance, Accounting Manager
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 95000 - 135000 USD Yearly USD 95000.00 135000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

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.

Responsibilities:
Accounts Receivable & Collections
  • Manage end-to-end AR workflows, including customer ledger review, outstanding balance tracking, and reporting cadence
  • Execute collections processes: send reminders, manage escalation paths, and maintain documentation standards
  • Serve as primary liaison with external collections partners — coordinate on escalated accounts, align on strategy, and ensure resolution
  • Partner with internal Sales and Client Services teams to resolve billing disputes, communicate account status, and maintain strong client relationships
  • Handle chargeback identification, logging, dispute support, and evidence gathering
Billing & Invoicing
  • Prepare and review monthly invoices; identify and resolve discrepancies proactively
  • Execute approved billing adjustments with proper documentation and approval history
  • Manage and process disengagement and billing adjustments requests
  • Act as a cross‑functional point of contact for billing inquiries across Sales, Client Services, and internal Operations teams
  • Coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure billing accuracy reflects service delivery and contractual terms
Banking & Cash Application
  • Reconcile and clear all incoming ACH, wire, and check transactions daily
  • Ensure accurate payment application and resolve discrepancies
  • Maintain precise daily cash application records
Month‑End Close & Reporting
  • Conduct productivity audits to identify billing risks and missed revenue
  • Own month‑end close deliverables: AR aging reconciliation, billing logs, revenue data checks, and reporting
  • Collaborate with finance leadership and accounting partners to continuously improve close accuracy, speed, and efficiency
  • Surface insights and flag risks proactively — don’t wait to be asked
Systems, Process & External Partners
  • Work within billing/subscription platform and support ongoing system improvements
  • Partner with outsourced accounting firm to ensure clean processes, clear documentation, and a structured handoff to internal operations
  • Serve as an internal point of coordination between finance, ops, and external accounting partners to ensure nothing falls through the cracks
  • Identify and drive opportunities for process improvement across accounting and finance operations
  • Build and maintain SOPs for key accounting workflows to ensure continuity and institutional knowledge
Qualifications:
  • 4-6+ years of accounting experience, with meaningful time in AR, billing, revenue operations, and cross‑functional finance processes
  • Prior team leadership, mentorship, or people management experience strongly preferred
  • Strong understanding of cash application, billing adjustments, and month‑end close processes
  • Experience with billing platforms (Chargebee or similar subscription/billing tools a plus)
  • High attention to detail and strong organizational skills; able to manage multiple priorities without dropping balls
  • Clear, professional communicator — comfortable fielding inquiries across teams and with clients
  • Proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets; experience with ERP or accounting software
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
  • Self‑starter with a strong sense of urgency — you take ownership, follow through without being chased, and hold yourself accountable to deadlines and quality
  • Proven ability to identify operational risks, improve processes proactively, and drive scalable solutions across accounting workflows
  • Ability to analyze financial and operational data, surface actionable insights, and partner with leadership to support business decision‑making
  • AI-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 data
Perks and Benefits :
Health and Wellness
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Financial Benefits
  • Competitive Base Salary
  • 401(k) with Company Match
  • Life and Disability Insurance
Time Off
  • Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Paternal/Maternal Leave
Growth and Development
  • Ongoing Training and Learning Opportunities
  • Career Path Progression

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