Senior Accountant

About SSG:

See.Spark.Go started in 2007 with a desire to tell the best stories in the world.  Our team of talented storytellers make brands come to life through a variety of mediums. Ultimately, we believe in relationships and results. In other words, we have fun doing work that matters with you, and we're really good at it. For more than 18 years, we have helped companies across the nation grow in influence by leveraging one foundational resource: our team!

About the Position:

We are looking for a detail-oriented, experienced Senior Accountant to manage day-to-day accounting & finance operations. In this role, you’ll ensure accuracy, compliance, smooth month-end closes, and help provide clean financials to the CFO to enable strategic decision-making.

This role is responsible for driving accurate reporting and compliance, refining financial processes, managing client invoicing, and processing payroll. This team member will need to have a deep understanding of GAAP, financial operations, and how accounting supports broader business objectives and decision-making.

This is a full-time position based in our Athens office. This role is hybrid, with the expectation of at least three days per week in the office.

Core Responsibilities:

• Accounts Payable & Receivable
  • Process, code, and enter vendor invoices; ensure timely vendor payments.
  • Manage client invoicing, send out invoices per contract/project milestones.
  • Post payments, match AR, resolve unapplied or misapplied payments.
  • Perform AR aging, follow up on overdue invoices.
• General Ledger & Month-End / Year-End Close
  • Maintain chart of accounts; control and record all journal entries (accruals, prepaids, depreciation, payroll entries).
  • Reconcile all balance sheet accounts monthly (bank statements, credit cards, loans, intercompany).
  • Prepare trial balance; adjust and correct discrepancies.
  • Maintain fixed asset register; handle capitalization and depreciation schedules.
• Payroll & Employee Expenses
  • Coordinate payroll process and ensure correct entries.
  • Reconcile payroll liabilities, benefits, PTO, etc.
  • Process employee expense reports promptly; verify policy compliance.
• Financial Reporting & Compliance
  • Generate monthly financial statements: Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow summary.
  • Assist CFO with monthly variance analysis (budget vs. actual).
  • Prepare supporting schedules and reconciliations for tax filings & audits.
  • Ensure compliance with accounting standards (GAAP) and relevant federal/state regulations.
• Cash Management & Banking
  • Monitor bank accounts daily; reconcile bank statements.
• Systems, Processes & Controls
  • Maintain accounting software (Quickbooks Online); ensure backups and data integrity.
  • Document accounting policies & procedures; enforce internal controls.
  • Identify inefficiencies; suggest automation or process improvements.
• Support CFO / Strategic Work
  • Provide data and support for budgeting / forecasting.
  • Assist with financial modeling as requested.
  • Help implement metrics / KPIs (e.g. billable utilization, client profitability).

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required. 
• CPA not required but preferred
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Strong communication skills

Skills + Experience:

• At least 3-5 years of accounting experience, with senior-level or supervisory responsibilities.
• Experience in agencies, professional services, marketing / PR a plus.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, financial statements.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks Online, and Excel (pivot tables, formulas, data analysis). Experience with expense/time tracking and project accounting systems is helpful.

What Success Looks Like (First 6-12 Months):

• Clean, accurate month-end closes within a defined schedule (e.g. within 5 business days).
• AR aging reduced; receivables collected on time.
• Vendor billings and payables are well managed and timely.
• Reliable financial statements enabling CFO/leadership to make informed decisions; budgeting & forecasting data is trustworthy.
• Improvements in processes/controls, reduced manual work, fewer errors.

What We Offer:

• Hybrid Work Schedule
• Generous Paid Time Off and Flex Days 
• 401(k) Employer Match + personal financial planning
• Parental Leave 
• Company-Paid Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Sabbatical Leave
• Company Laptop and Technology Stipend
• Employee Referral Bonus Program