Staff Accountant

Doing Things Media • New York, NY

25d • $80,000 - $100,000

About The Position

At Doing Things, our process is unique, but our purpose is clear. We connect consumers across the world through humor and happiness. Doing Things is responsible for the funniest, most shareable, and culturally relevant memes and video content on the Internet. The company is making ordinary life relatable, humorous and entertaining through a portfolio that includes some of the most popular brands built on Instagram, including Middle Class Fancy, Shithead Steve, Overheard, Recess Therapy, Bob Does Sports and Animals Doing Things, among others. Through its IP, Doing Things fuels consumer products, branded content, video licensing, publishing and original entertainment across digital and linear TV. Founded in 2017, Doing Things touts more than 35+ unique brands and delivers more than 100 pieces of original and curated content daily to an audience of more than 80 million followers across Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube and Snap. This includes the company’s fast-growing direct-to-consumer products business, featuring comedic apparel and accessories based on what’s trending, as well as our Breezy golf apparel line. Today, Doing Things is looking to expand its team as we extend our reach to bring smiles to millions of new community members across the globe. Job Description We are seeking a highly organized, detail-driven, and solutions-oriented Staff Accountant to support the financial accuracy, operational integrity, and scalable growth of Doing Things. As a core member of the Finance team, the Staff Accountant plays a key role in ensuring the company’s books are clean, reconciled, and compliant, supporting multiple business lines including editorial content, branded partnerships, creator businesses, e-commerce, wholesale, and licensing. This role requires someone who thrives in a fast-paced startup environment, enjoys building processes, and brings both rigor and curiosity to accounting operations. You will partner cross-functionally with Creative, Commerce, Data, Brand Partnerships, Operations, and external vendors to support clean month-end close, AP/AR workflows, and financial reporting that fuels strategic decision making. This is a hands-on accounting role with significant exposure across the entire business — ideal for someone who loves accuracy, ownership, and improving systems.

Requirements

• 2+ years of accounting or finance experience; media, entertainment, or consumer products preferred
• Strong understanding of GAAP and month-end close processes
• Hands-on experience with AP, AR, journal entries, reconciliations, and accruals
• Proficiency with accounting systems (QuickBooks, Bill.com) and Excel/Google Sheets
• Experience with inventory accounting or COGS is a plus
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills
• Excellent communication and ability to build strong cross-functional relationships
• A proactive, problem-solving mindset with a desire to improve processes
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
• Curiosity for how creative, commerce, and media businesses operate
• Passion for Doing Things’ content and culture is a plus

Responsibilities

• Month-End & Year-End Close Play a key role in the completion of month-end and year-end close processes
• Prepare and record journal entries, accruals, and adjustments as needed
• Perform bank reconciliations and maintain supporting schedules
• Ensure all financial records are accurate, complete, and compliant with US GAAP
• Accounts Payable Management Own the AP workflow, including timely vendor communication and bill processing
• Set up new vendors in Bill.com and maintain accurate records
• Obtain and track internal approvals for all incoming invoices
• Oversee corporate credit card transactions and employee reimbursements within our expense management platform, verifying policy compliance and proper expense categorization
• Accounts Receivable & Billing Assist with AR tasks including creating invoices in QuickBooks Online
• Send invoices to clients and maintain follow-up cadence for outstanding payments
• Track payment status and escalate discrepancies or delays when needed
• Financial Reporting & Audit Support Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Assist with generating financial statements and ad-hoc reports for internal and external stakeholders
• Support the annual audit process by preparing schedules, pulling documentation, and answering auditor inquiries
• Compliance & Vendor Management Facilitate the annual issuance and distribution of 1099s to independent contractors
• Maintain proper vendor records and ensure required tax documentation (W-9s, etc.) is up to date
• Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner closely with Creative, Commerce, Data, and Brand Partnerships to ensure financial accuracy across initiatives
• Provide excellent internal communication to ensure clarity and accountability across departments

Benefits

• At Doing Things, you make an immediate impact.
• Doing Things is a start-up made up of smart, talented and driven people looking for other potential team members with the same attitude of innovation and excellence.
• We offer incredible opportunities to learn and work on projects that are at the forefront of the internet media landscape and are transforming digital advertising.
• We offer competitive compensation that includes cutting edge work and the opportunity to join a rapidly growing startup with a proven product.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed