Accountant (Full-Cycle)
The Everygirl Media Group, LLC | Accounting
32 hours per week (with flexibility to adjust between 24–40 hours as needed)
Location
Candidates for fully remote positions must reside in one of the following states: California, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, New York, Oregon, Texas, or Wisconsin..
Hybrid remote in the Chicagoland area; two days in our West Loop office.
Who are we?
The Everygirl Media Group has grown to become a household name in online media, providing millions of women around the globe with a daily dose of inspiration and guidance. By offering detailed in-depth features, career profiles, relatable first-hand accounts, and how-to guides, The Everygirl inspires women toward leading a well-rounded, financially sound, and stylish life.
What would you do in this role?
We’re seeking a proactive, detail-oriented Accountant to manage day-to-day financial operations and maintain accurate financial records in a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment. As the sole in-house finance team member, you’ll play a critical role in ensuring smooth financial operations, collaborating with internal teams and external partners, and supporting leadership with timely reporting and insights.
This is a hands-on role ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative, fast paced, small-team environment and is comfortable working autonomously and wearing multiple hats within the accounting function.
Responsibilities
Core Accounting Operations
- Facilitate monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial closes.
- Manage general ledger activities, including recording journal entries and reconciling accounts.
- Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, client invoicing, and collections across several departments.
- Maintain fixed asset records and ensure accurate depreciation tracking.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Serve as the primary financial point of contact for internal teams, vendors, and clients.
- Meet regularly with the Sales Team to monitor accounts receivable and resolve billing issues.
- Review vendor invoices for coding accuracy, budget availability, and approval routing.
Reporting & Forecasting
- Prepare ad-hoc financial reports as requested by leadership.
- Assist with the development of annual budgets based on inputs from the CEO and department leads.
- Analyze budget-to-actuals and provide variance explanations as needed.
Payroll & Compensation Support
- Process bi-weekly payroll in Paylocity and prepare payroll-related accounting entries.
- Track and calculate employee commissions in partnership with the Sales Team.
- Manage 1099 year-end process through Paylocity.
Compliance & Audit Support
- Support annual tax preparation in collaboration with the external accountant.
- Assist in the preparation of documentation and schedules for internal and external audits.
- Prepare and submit sales and use tax filings, as required.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- 4+ years of full-cycle accounting experience.
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and accrual-based accounting.
- Proficiency in QuickBooks (Online Advanced preferred).
- High level of accuracy, organization, and attention to detail.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Ability to work independently and prioritize across multiple tasks and deadlines.
- Proficiency with Excel and Google Sheets.
Preferred Qualifications
- Proficiency in Google Workspace and Slack.
- Proficiency in Asana or other similar project management platforms.
- Proficiency in Quickbooks Online Advanced.
- Experience in Event Accounting
- Experience in FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis) and Budgeting
- Basic understanding of Taxation
- Experience with using 3rd party payment systems
Compensation
Range: $28.00 – $34.00/hr
To Apply
- Email [email protected] with the subject line Job Title-Your Name, City, State.
- Include your resume, cover letter and salary requirements
- Include 2-3 professional references
Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. The Everygirl Media Group is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
