Staff Accountant

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FIRST is a leading global brand experience agency providing Content, Creative, Digital Technology, Management & Delivery, and Data & Insights services. For 30 years, we have utilized three flexible delivery models: Embedded teams, Corporate Campus operations, and a Full-Service Agency.

Managing over 37,000 events & projects annually across 110 countries, FIRST serves 130+ brands, specializing in Fortune 500 companies within the Financial Services, Technology, Healthcare, Media, and Professional Services sectors.

Consistently recognized for excellence, recent honors include 2026 Chief Marketer Agency of the Year, the Ad Net Zero Award for sustainability, and more.

Learn more at www.firstagency.com

What You Would Get To Do

The Staff Accountant will play a critical role in ensuring the integrity of financial data and supporting the day-to-day operations of the Finance department. This role bridges meticulous transactional oversight, specifically in Accounts Payable and Cash Management, with essential month-end reporting and internal stakeholder support. 

This role is an integral part of the overall business and will require a great deal of attention to detail, excellent time management, and the ability to work individually and as part of a team.

Your Contributions

Accounting Payable and Vendor Management

• Verify, code, and process vendor invoices and employee  expenses with high accuracy in the ERP system.
• Prepare weekly and ad-hoc vendor payment runs; ensure all cash disbursements are accurately applied against outstanding liabilities.
• Perform regular  vendor statement reconciliation to ensure ledger accuracy. Act as the primary point of contact for vendor inquiries, resolving billing and payment discrepancies in a timely manner.

Cash Receipt Management  and Banking

• Monitor daily bank activities and apply cash receipts against client billings, commission receivable, and other inflows.
• Prepare comprehensive monthly bank reconciliation to ensure alignment between bank statements and the general ledger.
• Support Venue Sourcing team in monitoring of hotel commission receipts and facilitate timely subsequent disbursement to clients.

Month-End Closing and Financial Reporting

• Prepare and record month-end accruals and adjustments as directed  by the Assistant Controller and Senior Accountant. 
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and conduct month-to-month variation analysis to identify and explain fluctuations.
• Support the Assistant Controller in the preparation and review of regional financial statements.

Finance Operation and Administrative

• Support the supplier onboarding process and maintain integrity within the SAP vendor master data.
• Assist in monitoring of finance-related inboxes, provide troubleshooting support for Concur Expense and Concur Invoice, and collaborate with internal stakeholders to resolve discrepancies.
• Assist in managing banking platform access and user permission.

Ad Hoc and Strategic Supports

• Build strong relationships with Event Delivery, Client Services, and FP&A to provide seamless financial support. 
• Support the Assistant Controller in annual financial audits, and assist with external regulatory filings as required.
• Raise and escalate potential concerns and successes to the Assistant Controller and leadership regularly.
• Handle ad hoc requests from the business as and when required.

What We Are Looking For

• Experiences of using enterprise-level accounting software and finance tools, such as SAP, Oracle, and Concur is highly desirable.
• Strong foundation in GAAP with ability to apply matching principles and accrual accounting correctly.
• Understanding of account payable lifecycle, including vendor master data management, 3-way matching, and strategic payment term optimization.
• Strong attention to detail, ensuring the highest level of accuracy in data entry and financial documentation.
• Ability to analyze financial data and perform key balance sheet reconciliations.
• Understanding of relevant tax regulations and compliance requirements, including sales & use tax.
• High level of proficiency in MS Excel, including the use of advanced functions (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables) to manipulate and analyze large datasets.

At FIRST, we believe that our success is driven by the passion, creativity, and commitment of our teams. That's why we offer a range of benefits and perks to support your personal and professional growth

• Medical, Dental & Vision, which includes the option of a high deductible health plan (HDHP) with a health savings account (HSA)
• 401 (k) 
• Five Flexible Spending Accounts Options
• Generous Paid Time Off Allowance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Life, Disability & Pet Coverages
• Wellness Stipend
• Mobile Phone Allowance
• Complimentary access to Headspace, Teladoc, Maven, Rocket Lawyer, Mobilo & more
• Aura Identity Theft Protection
• Discretionary Bonus Structure
• Global Opportunities: With a presence in 7 countries worldwide, including headquarters in London, New York, and Singapore, you may have the opportunity to work on exciting projects across different locations.

United States Residents: The base pay for this position ranges from $77,700 - $89,400. This role is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.  

Please note that the national salary range listed in the job posting reflects the new hire salary range across various U.S. locations that would be applicable to the position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

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