Senior Accountant

Talon Outdoor•Nashville, TN

About The Position

At Talon, our mission is to unlock the full potential of out of home, making it more effective, creative, measurable and sustainable than ever. We’re passionate about OOH and are on a mission to drive the growth of this sector within the media industry. In just over a decade, our desire to offer intelligent, creative, technology-led OOH solutions and a full-service OOH offering saw us grow into a team of over 450+ people located in key cities across the globe. In that time, we have been awarded for our approach to our people, our clients and our industry. We hire the finest talent to help us unlock the full potential of the Out of Home (OOH) environment for our clients; and pride ourselves on the individuals who represent our business. THE ROLE_ As a Staff / Senior Accountant, you will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day accounting operations and owning key components of the month-end close for our US subsidiary. This role has a strong focus on balance sheet integrity, expense management, and financial reporting. You will play a critical role in ensuring accurate and timely financials, while partnering cross-functionally to support the broader finance function. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a solid accounting foundation who is looking to take ownership and grow within a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Self-motivated with a positive, can-do attitude and willingness to get into the detail
Strong commercial awareness and understanding of financial impact on the business
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Proactive, hands-on approach with a willingness to take ownership
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships across the business
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively across teams
CPA preferred
3-5 years relevant accounting experience
Strong understanding of month-end close and balance sheet reconciliation processes
Strong Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, data analysis)
High attention to detail with strong organizational and time management skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a multi-entity environment preferred
Experience with accruals, prepaids, and general ledger accounting
Familiarity with expense management tools and ERP systems (NetSuite preferred but not essential)
Experience supporting audits and working with external auditors
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to investigate variances
Experience in the media or agency sector preferred but not essential

Responsibilities

Own key components of the month-end close, including preparation of journal entries, accruals, and supporting schedules
Prepare and maintain balance sheet reconciliations (cash, prepaids, accruals, and other key accounts), ensuring accuracy and timely resolution of reconciling items
Perform bank and cash reconciliations across multiple accounts
Manage overhead accounting, including expense review and monthly analysis of spend vs. expectations
Process and review employee expense reports and corporate card activity, ensuring compliance with company policies
Prepare payroll-related journal entries, including allocations and recharge entries
Maintain prepaid and accrual schedules, including amortization and tracking of ongoing balances
Support fixed asset accounting, including capitalization, depreciation, and disposals
Assist with ad hoc reporting and analysis requests from finance leadership
Provide support for annual audits, including preparation of supporting documentation
Contribute to process improvements and enhancements to strengthen controls and efficiency
Handle special projects and other ad hoc tasks as needed