Method Communications is hiring: Accounting & Payroll Specialist in San Fran
Method Communications, San Francisco, CA, US
Job Description
Accounting & Payroll Specialist
Operations | Method Communications
Work Arrangement
Preference will be given to hybrid candidates in San Francisco, CA or Salt Lake City, UT who live within 50 miles of Method offices and can work in-office at a minimum of one day per week OR fully remote candidates in the Seattle, Washington or Portland, Oregon areas. Fully remote candidates in CA, WA, OR, UT, NM, or CO are also welcome to apply. Please note that any fully remote candidates must demonstrate that they have previous experience working successfully in a fully remote environment.
The Opportunity
The Accounting Specialist will work collaboratively across various teams to support and promote business processes for a growing agency. The Accounting Specialist understands accounting and bookkeeping fundamentals, is detail oriented, deadline driven, resourceful, analytical, and they bring a helpful and problem-solving approach to all they do.
As a member of the Method finance team, the Accounting Specialist will improve processes, workflows, communications and overall efficiencies for accounting and reporting practices, they will also support all of Method’s hub offices. This role reports to the VP of Finance.
Responsibilities
Financial Administration
Manage full-cycle accounts payable and receivable
Process vendor bills, purchase orders, and payments
Handle monthly client invoicing and weekly collections
Maintain accurate and complete vendor and client records
Compile vendor 1099s at year end
Provide timely responses to client and vendor inquiries and requests
Perform daily bank account reconciliations
Process outgoing wire transfers
Support month-end close and financial reporting as directed by finance team
Manage client onboarding/offboarding processes
Time & Expense Management
Oversee timesheet submissions and reporting
Review and process employee expense reports
Manage corporate credit card expense reporting
Provide training to employees on time-tracking and expense systems and policies
Payroll & Benefits Administration
Process semi-monthly payroll for 100 employees
Coordinate new hire benefit enrollments
Provide first-level support for payroll and benefit questions
Support quarterly and annual benefit audits and enrollment periods
Administrative Support
Conduct new business ethics and credit checks
Support with asset management for new hires and departing employees
What we’re looking for
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent combination of education and business experience
3-4 years experience in accounting, payroll, and support of administrative functions
Interest in pursuing a finance career for an agency focused on technology brands
Familiarity with Google Drive and Google’s suite of tools (e.g., Slides, Docs, Sheets)
Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel
Proficient in Quickbooks, ERP experience preferred
Excellent time management, project management, organizational and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
Proven ability to work independently, also partner and collaborate to achieve great results
What’s it like to work here?
Relationships are paramount to life at Method, and we invest heavily in building and maintaining relationships with clients, journalists and each other. We work hard to deliver incredible results for our clients. We encourage new ideas, and we always celebrate wins together – both for clients and our teams.
Method is made up of an award-winning team. Not only does the agency win awards, our people are consistently recognized for their excellence. We believe that begins with the recognition they get internally. Our leadership invests significant resources into employee mental health, wellbeing, education and development — and we praise outstanding performance regularly.
Salary Ranges
We believe all employees should be rewarded competitively and equitably, using practices that are simple and transparent. We’ve provided the following salary ranges for the locations we operate in below due to their state regulations. If your market is not listed below, your specific salary band will be discussed during the recruitment process. Final compensation for this role will be determined by a number of factors including candidate’s education, relevant work experience and geographic location.
State of California: $50,000 - $70,000
State of Colorado: $50,000 - $70,000
State of Washington: $50,000 - $62,625
State of New York: $50,668 - $70,000
New York City: $66,498 - $70,000
Salt Lake City, Utah: $50,000 - $60,217
What’s in it for YOU?
Generous Vacation and Wellness Time accruals, two weeks of full office closure, paid holidays, and 2 floating holidays
Cell phone and internet cost reimbursement
Employer paid Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Employer paid Health Savings Account (HSA)
401K Plan with Employer Match up to 4%
Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering three confidential, face-to-face counseling sessions per issue per year
Paid Family Leave
$500 annual wellness stipend after 6 months of employment
$1500 professional development stipend after 2 years of employment
4 weeks of paid sabbatical after 5 years of employment
Leadership development and virtual training opportunities
About the Company
Founded in 2010, Method Communications is an award-winning technology marketing and public relations agency built for challenger brands and today’s most innovative companies. Our group is united through our core values – relationships, resourcefulness and results. We support each other to do exceptional work for our clients while also focusing on the health and wellbeing of our families, our communities and ourselves.
We recognize our talented and diverse workforce as a key competitive advantage. Method encourages and actively supports diversity, equity, and inclusion through its policies and business practices, which include recruitment and hiring, compensation and benefits, career development and advancement, training, pro bono work, community programs, and affinity groups.
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To Apply
We understand that no candidate is perfectly qualified for any job. Experience comes in different forms; many skills are transferable; and passion goes a long way. Even more important than your resume is a clear demonstration of dedication, impact, and the ability to thrive in a fluid and collaborative environment. If you need reasonable accommodation at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know.
To apply, please submit a resume.
Method is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national or ethnic origin, mental or physical ability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Only engage with a representative at Method Communications if their email address ends with our domain, @methodcommunications.com. Method will never ask a candidate to purchase materials or share their financial information. If you have any questions, please reach out to join@methodcommunications.com.