Job Description
1826 Group is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Staff Accountant to join our Accounting team. This role will support the day-to-day accounting operations across multiple entities and is ideal for someone who is organized, dependable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
Experience working at a business management firm is highly preferred. Experience within entertainment, touring, production, live events, or a multi-entity organization is also a plus.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage day-to-day accounting for assigned entities, including AP, AR, invoicing, and payments
- Review vendor invoices, ensure proper coding and approvals, and assist with weekly payment processing
- Prepare client invoices, monitor outstanding receivables, and follow up on past-due balances
- Perform bank and credit card reconciliations and maintain accurate general ledger activity
- Prepare journal entries and assist with month-end and year-end close
- Review account balances, investigate discrepancies, and maintain supporting schedules
- Track and reconcile intercompany transactions across multiple entities
- Assist with international entity support (UK office), including basic intercompany funding flows
- Assist with payroll reconciliations and other accounting-related reporting
- Communicate with vendors, clients, and internal teams to resolve accounting matters
- Support the Controller and the Head of Finance with additional accounting and finance projects as needed
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred
- 2-4+ years of accounting or bookkeeping experience, ideally at a business management firm or within entertainment, touring, or production accounting
- Experience working with multiple entities is highly preferred
- Strong understanding of basic accounting principles, including AP, AR, reconciliations, and general ledger accounting
- QuickBooks Online experience preferred
- Strong Excel skills
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Strong communication and follow-through
- Comfortable working independently while also collaborating with a team
- Proactive mindset and willingness to take ownership of assigned responsibilities
Work Arrangement: Primarily on-site, with potential for limited work-from-home flexibility after the initial onboarding period based on business needs.
Salary Range: $75,000-$90,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.