Staff Accountant

Wasserman • Encinitas, CA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Staff Accountant within the Action Sports Department, you will serve as a critical bridge between talent, agents, and the accounting team. This role supports the financial operations behind athlete partnerships, sponsorships, and brand deals, ensuring accurate invoicing, collections, reconciliations, and timely talent payments. This position operates in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to effectively multitask and manage competing priorities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 2+ Years of Experience in Public or Private Accounting preferred.
• Strong accuracy and organizational skills, especially when handling commission calculations and high-volume transactions.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment with shifting priorities.
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills required, including daily use of formulas, data organization, reconciliations, and reporting functions.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with ERP/accounting systems such as Workday is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Execute the full invoicing process in Workday, including reviewing and interpreting contracts to ensure accurate project setup, billing schedules, commission calculations, and invoicing.
• Manage accounts receivable by monitoring aging reports and resolving billing discrepancies.
• Partner closely with agents to coordinate the collection of funds from third-party brands and facilitate timely payments to talent.
• Facilitate trust accounting workflows, ensuring talent payments are processed promptly once client funds are received.
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations for assigned general ledger accounts and investigate variances as needed.
• Code daily wire and ACH transactions related to client trust activity and talent payments.
• Assist with accounts payable processing.
• Support annual 1099 preparation projects and other ad hoc accounting initiatives.

Benefits

• Professional Development: Take advantage of our learning and development programs, mentorship opportunities, and career advancement support.
• Generous Time Off: Enjoy generous paid time off and holiday allowances to recharge and spend time with loved ones.
• Parental Leave: We provide paid parental leave to support your family during important life events.
• Retirement Plan: 401k plan including contribution matching.
• Healthcare: Medical, dental, vision, FSA/HSA, life and disability coverage options.
• Ancillary: Critical illness, identity protection, pet insurance, 529 plans and more.
• Commuter Benefits: Access support for travel and commuting needs, where available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level