SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

Job Title : Senior Accountant

Reports To : Controller

FLSA Status : Full Time - Salaried, Exempt

Location : Cincinnati, OH

Who is pep :

pep started with 7 employees, a borrowed conference room, and an idea to fill a void in the marketing services space. Today we've grown to over 200 people and we are an industry leader in consumer activation, serving some of the top Fortune 500 companies.

We've managed over $5 billion in marketing spend for over 750 brands and pride ourselves on a client retention rate of 98%.

Our company has evolved since we started 20 years ago, but there is one thing that has remained a constant. at pep, we put people first.

Our core values of accountability, excellence, ingenuity, people, and tenacity guide our interactions, decisions, and drive our culture.

We are committed to maintaining an inclusive environment where every member of our team feels seen, cared for, and has the support they need to thrive.

And our tremendous growth provides our people with many new career and development opportunities along with the flexibility to pursue their professional goals.

We're looking for teammates who are driven, eager to learn, agile, positive, and client focused to join and contribute to our team.

We enjoy a hybrid work model and competitive salary based on experience. If this sounds like you and you want to be a part of something special, then click below to apply.

At pep we value our team and offer :

• Generous Time Off
• Robust Health and Wellness Plan
• Family Support (Any Path to Parenthood)
• Mentorship Program
• 401K Match
• Role Autonomy
• Ongoing Development and Training
• Certification Reimbursement
• Enrichment Events and Employee Resource Groups

Summary of Position :

The Senior Accountant is responsible for daily accounting processes, while resolving any accounting or financial problems as they arise, as well as month end reconciliations, postings, etc.

The ideal candidate for this role is an independent worker, with a team player mindset, enthusiastic and energetic approach.

The essential duties and responsibilities include the following.

Key Responsibilities and Attributes :

• Independently resolves accounting and financial problems and / or issues.
• Ensures complete and up-to-date operating procedures for all functions related to their position.
• Reviews all receipts and disbursements, ascertains correct account distribution and ensuring all support documentation is accurate and in order.
• Prepare, record, and process accounts receivable and cash receipts.
• Files all daily work as appropriate.
• Maintain required records, reports, and files in an organized manner.
• Researches and resolves reporting differences.
• Fixed asset, prepaids, revenue, accrual accounting measures, etc.
• Works with promotion coordinators to resolve any promotion differences, billing disputes, or payment issues.
• Responsible for certain accounts payable and accounts receivable duties including but not limited to processing of vendor invoices, client invoices, payments to vendors, collections
• Independently completes month-end closing procedures including general ledger entries, reconciliations, reporting and commentary
• Assist controller with quarterly tax filings, commissions and bonuses.
• Assist controller with annual budgeting, accruals, audits and reconciliations.
• Adapt to changing business needs and take on new responsibilities as the role evolves

Knowledge / Skills Preferred :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. A successful candidate will have the following skills :

College degree required, major in Accounting or Finance preferred. 5 years A / R and A / P experience preferred. Demonstrated communication and organization skills, and computer literacy required.

Hands-on experience with accounting systems required

• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Ability to mentor, grow and work harmoniously as part of a larger team
• Ability to do intermediate-level math (calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages)
• Ability to problem solve
• Effectively utilizes staff including delegating as appropriate
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have experience in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Power Point, and Excel.

Typing skills should be a minimum of 55 wpm

pep provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.

In addition to federal law requirements, pep complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

pep expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

Improper interference with the ability of pep's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.