Staff Accountant Job at Hawke Media in Santa Monica

Overview

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Hawke Media is seeking a results-driven Staff Accountant to join our high-performance finance team in Santa Monica. We're looking for an experienced accounting professional who will play a crucial role in managing our accounts receivable and accounts payable processes while supporting our continued growth as a leading digital marketing agency.

Hawke was founded on the idea that every modern business needs a CMO-level expert to lead digital marketing efforts. We customize data-driven, performance-focused solutions to help launch, scale, and invigorate businesses of all sizes, industries, and revenue models. We’re shifting the agency paradigm by putting client success ahead of our own.

We’ve been featured in Forbes, Entrepreneur, INC, Business Insider, and CNN, and we boast clients such as Red Bull, Verizon, Crocs, Barstool Sports, and many more.

Responsibilities

• Accounts Receivable & Client Management: Issue client invoices accurately and timely; process and manage client invoicing and billing cycles; respond to routine client inquiries regarding billing and account status; monitor outstanding receivables and follow up on past due accounts; prepare aging reports and communicate collection status to management; process customer payments and apply cash receipts accurately.
• Accounts Payable: Review and process vendor invoices for payment; ensure proper coding and allocation of expenses across departments and projects; manage payment runs and maintain vendor relationships; reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies.
• General Accounting Support: Assist with month-end and year-end closing procedures with an improvement mindset; support employee/partner commissions analysis and churn reporting; maintain accurate records in accounting software systems; support budget preparation and financial reporting processes; perform account reconciliations for balance sheet accounts; take ownership of ad-hoc analysis projects that drive business decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 3-5 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in a service-based industry
• Strong proficiency in accounting software (QuickBooks or similar ERP systems)
• Advanced Excel skills with experience in pivot tables, vlookups, and financial modeling
• Solid understanding of GAAP principles and accounting best practices with business context awareness
• Experience with accounts receivable and accounts payable processes
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial data management
• Excellent ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to non-finance stakeholders
• Entrepreneurial mindset with ownership mentality and bias toward action
• Experience with digital marketing or agency environment preferred but not required

Position Details

• Location: Santa Monica, CA (in-office 5 days per week)
• Salary Range: $75,000 - $80,000 annually
• Employment Type: Full-time

What We Offer

• Competitive Compensation
• Equity: Participation in select transactions
• Benefits: Health, dental, vision, and 401(k) with company match
• Culture: Entrepreneurial, results-driven environment with direct visibility to executive leadership