Accounting Manager (contract)

Absurd Ventures•Santa Monica, CA

1d•$40 - $60

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to join our finance team at a dynamic media company with a strong focus on video games. This role is responsible for managing day-to-day accounting operations, supporting financial close activities, and partnering closely with cross-functional team leads to ensure accurate financial reporting and budget oversight. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, project-driven creative environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including experience in a manager or senior accountant role.
Strong understanding of GAAP and month-end close processes.
Proven experience preparing financial reports through trial balance.
Experience performing budget versus actual variance analysis.
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with non-finance stakeholders.
Proficiency with accounting systems and Excel.

Nice To Haves

Experience in media, entertainment, or video game industries.
CPA or CPA-track preferred
Experience working with project-based accounting or production finance.
Experience with QBO and Bill.com.
Familiarity with contract review and revenue or cost recognition in a creative environment.

Responsibilities

Manage and execute month-end close activities, including preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations, and schedules through trial balance.
Prepare monthly financial reports and supporting schedules for leadership review.
Perform variance analysis on budgets versus actuals in partnership with department and project leads, including clear explanations of key drivers.
Review and assess vendor invoices against contracts, statements of work (SOWs), and agreed-upon terms to ensure accuracy and compliance.
Maintain oversight of accruals, prepaids, and other key balance sheet accounts.
Respond to internal and external audit requests and assist with audit preparation and follow-up.
Ensure adherence to company accounting policies and GAAP standards.
Support continuous improvement of accounting processes, controls, and documentation.
Collaborate with production, business affairs, and operations teams to support accurate financial tracking of projects.
Manage accounts payable: receive vendor bills, ensure correct coding, and authorization protocols have been followed, enter Bill.com, prepare for review by Head of Finance.
Reconcile to QBO.
Work closely with the Head of Finance on regular and ad hoc finance reports as the need arises.