Are you a numbers person who would love to work at a successful and well-respected advertising agency? Hawthorne, a full-service advertising agency, a certified Great Places to Work company, is seeking a Staff Accountant, based in the Los Angeles Center Studios near downtown. The Staff Accountant will perform accounting functions and provide financial / operational insights and analysis to drive increased profitability. You will be in a crucial financial role for the creation and airing of commercials, working directly with Creative Directors, Producers, and Media Directors. Do the following words describe you: Strategic & Analytical, Driven & Self Starter, Works Hard Plays Hard, Confident, Professional, Swiss Army Knife? If so, you will fit right into our high energy culture. We are growing, adding staff, replacing systems, revamping processes, implementing measurement tools, and raising the bar of expectations for our team. This is an exciting time in the advertising industry and Hawthorne, you will play a critical role in our continued success.

Qualifications / Requirements:

BA/BS degree in Accounting or Finance

Solid understanding of basic accounting and financial principles

0-2 years similar experience, recent college graduates encouraged to apply

Entertainment or service industry experience a plus

Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint

Passion to work in ERP systems, financial and project management software programs, to implement automation

Proven track record problem solving, analytical skills, and learning

Responsibilities:

Process journal entries and prepare systematic reconciliations for month-end close

Disbursements processing including payroll, accounts payable, and travel & entertainment reports

Balance sheet and revenue reconciliations

Prepare supporting documentation for the year-end audit

Assist with special projects and ad-hoc requests, as necessary

Benefits management and tracking