Senior Accountant

RTS

  • Los Angeles, California
  • 26 days ago

    Highlights

    You’ll play a key role in maintaining clean financial records, supporting reporting processes, and helping the team stay on top of payables, receivables, and bookkeeping. Own the end-to-end 1099 process, including tracking eligible vendors, ensuring proper documentation, and preparing and distributing 1099s following year-end.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationLos Angeles, California

    Description

    Role Overview

    We’re looking for a Senior Accountant to support the day-to-day financial operations of RTS.


    This role will work closely with the Sr. Director of Finance & Accounting to ensure that core accounting processes run smoothly and accurately. You’ll play a key role in maintaining clean financial records, supporting reporting processes, and helping the team stay on top of payables, receivables, and bookkeeping.


    This is a great opportunity for someone who is detail-oriented, organized, and enjoys building strong financial processes within a growing company.


    Reporting Structure

    You will report to the Sr. Director of Finance & Accounting.


    Key Responsibilities
    Accounts Payable
    • Process and input invoices in a timely and accurate manner.
    • Manage weekly pay run schedules for review and approval.
    • Ensure proper documentation, coding, and approval of expenses.
    • Support vendor communication and payment tracking.
    • Manage vendor onboarding, including collecting and maintaining W-9s and required documentation.
    • Maintain accurate and organized vendor records within accounting systems.
    • Own the end-to-end 1099 process, including tracking eligible vendors, ensuring proper documentation, and preparing and distributing 1099s following year-end.
    • Monitor AP aging and flag any issues or discrepancies.
    • Assist in improving AP workflows, controls, and processes as the company scales.
    Accounts Receivable
    • Generate and send invoices to clients and partners.
    • Record incoming payments and reconcile accounts.
    • Track outstanding receivables and flag overdue balances.
    • Partner with internal teams to maintain accurate billing records.
    Bookkeeping and Financial Records
    • Maintain accurate transaction coding in QuickBooks or equivalent systems.
    • Support monthly close processes by ensuring records are complete and up-to-date.
    • Assist with bank and credit card reconciliations.
    • Help maintain clean and audit-ready financial records.
    Cross-Functional Support
    • Collaborate with internal teams to ensure accurate financial tracking across projects and events.
    • Support the finance team with ad hoc requests and reporting needs.
    • Help improve and streamline accounting processes as the company grows.


    Qualifications
    • 3–5 years of experience in accounting, bookkeeping, or a related role.
    • Strong understanding of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general bookkeeping.
    • Experience with accounting systems such as QuickBooks Online and Ramp (or similar).
    • High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
    • Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
    • Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally.


    Bonus Points
    • Experience in media, gaming, events, or entertainment industries.
    • Experience working in a high-growth or startup environment.
    • Familiarity with expense management tools and financial workflows.


    Compensation

    $85,000 base salary


    Benefits
    • Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
    • 401k plan available for employee contributions
    • Flexible work schedule
    • Generous PTO and company-observed holidays
    • Remote-first culture

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