Accounting Assistant

Created in 2017, The Independents is an entrepreneur-driven community of industry-leading experts, delivering global, connected solutions for luxury, fashion and lifestyle businesses to become culture brands. The Independents brings together a unique, future-fit ecosystem of services for ambitious businesses who seek to impact global culture around 3 key pillars:

• Experience : Atelier Athem, Atelier Lum, Bureau Betak, INCA, K2, Kennedy, Prodject
• Communication, Strategy & influence : Ctzar, Karla Otto, Lefty, The Qode
• Content : Bureau Future, Sunshine

Providing clients with end-to-end solutions to become key culture brands, the group aligns a global perspective with on-the-ground, local insights. As such, the collective is powerfully positioned to offer streamlined strategy, creative services, talent partnerships, influencer marketing, communications and bespoke experiences for leading brands across key markets, by way of its presence in Milano, Paris, London, Munich, New York, Los Angeles, Hong Kong, Beijing, Shanghai, Singapore, Tokyo, Seoul, Dubai, Riyadh and Jeddah.

Since June 2023, The Independents Group is backed by Banijay, a FL Entertainment company, and Towerbrook Capital Partners.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated individual to support the accounting function within The Independents Group, based in New York. The Accounting Assistant will assist the finance team with various accounting and administrative tasks, primarily focusing on the Events Production business unit. The successful candidate will support financial operations, maintain accurate records, and ensure smooth financial processes. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced functions, is essential.

The responsibilities of the Accounting Assistant include, but are not limited to:

• Assisting with client invoicing for Events Production projects.
• Supporting the creation and maintenance of vendor records in the accounting system.
• Reviewing vendor documentation, being familiar with W-9 and W-2 forms.
• Booking a high volume of vendor invoices.
• Recording Cash Disbursement and Cash Receipt Journals specific to Events Production.
• Assisting with the management of credit card transactions and receipts, particularly with American Express.
• Supporting the oversight of employee out-of-pocket expenses related to Events Production projects.
• Assisting with Amazon and Uber expense reports related to Events Production.
• Supporting detailed budget project reconciliation for Events Production.
• Assisting in the month-end closing process, including journal entry preparation and related analysis of asset, liability, revenue, and expense accounts.
• Providing general administrative support to the accounting team.
• Maintaining ongoing relationships and resolving discrepancies with clients, vendors, and teammates within the Events Production unit.
• Collaborating with senior accounting staff to develop financial strategies and plans.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Associate's degree in accounting, finance, or related field preferred.
• 1-3 years of related work experience.
• Experience with NetSuite is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices, including revenue recognition, deferred revenue, and accruals.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUP, pivot tables, SIM IF, and basic functions.
• Basic knowledge of financial statements, including Balance Sheet, Profit and Loss, and Cash Flow.
• Strong financial and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.