Summary/objective

The primary focus of this position is to provide support to the Accounting & Finance team by assisting with billing/invoicing, payroll, month-end close and acting as a liaison between brands and internal teams.  The role is vital to the day-to-day operations of DBA.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Create and send invoices based on revenue recognition policy and following GAAP

Review contracts to determine the billing terms and updating the contract database

Create journal entries and update supporting schedules for month-end close

Assist in updating payroll system to support bi-weekly payroll cycles, i.e. time cards, registers, etc.

Manage talent inquiries by working with various teams to provide comprehensive responses

Assist internal teams by providing current status on inquiries and driving to resolution

Commit to furthering individual industry knowledge and professional growth & development

Additional responsibilities as required

COMPETENCIES:

Accountability

Adaptability

Communication

Client Focus

Inclusiveness

Organization

Problem Solving

Results Orientation

Team Focus

Multi-tasking

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field

2+ years of experience in accounting/finance

2+ years of experience in payroll

Proven proficiency and experience in QuickBooks, Microsoft Office and Excel

General accounting knowledge – G/L, A/P, A/R, invoicing, and bank reconciliations

DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS:

Strong communication and collaborative skills

Excellent organizational skills and accuracy

Extensive experience with data entry and record keeping

Knowledge of GAAP

Experience with QuickBase, a plus

Experience with Paylocity, a plus

What You’ll Get:

Robust benefits package with employer contribution

Unlimited vacation time

WFH flexibility

Paid parental leave

Volunteer opportunities

Casual dress code & open office environment

A rewarding career at an industry-leading company with a strong mission and passionate team

About the DBA Culture:

DBA is committed to enhancing its culture of inclusion and attracting, developing, and retaining diverse talent. We offer an ethos where all voices are heard, and where awareness and respect are mandated. We lead with our hearts and strive for our work family to be a reflection of our passion for championing new voices and guiding legacy brands to celebrate diversity and inclusion.

Our team is goal-oriented and fosters a mindset of collaboration over competition. We are creative, we push industry boundaries, and we are collectively aiming to up our game. These core values are at the center of our company and its approach to internal community building.

We are invested in your success and will work diligently to provide you with valuable career and personal growth opportunities in a safe and people-first environment.

DBA is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

About the DBA Business:

DBA is the industry leader in the influencer management and marketing landscape, representing a world class portfolio of diverse social media-oriented personalities, creators, and publishers. Founded in 2010, DBA was the first digital influencer agency to recognize the rise of new media voices and manage them as individual talent.

Now, with over 150 of the most prominent social media influencers whom, in aggregate, have a reach of 200 million-plus, DBA masters the multi-platform constellation of the ever-shifting media space, blending decades of brand strategy and communications expertise. Focusing on top-level content and storytelling as well as native advertising and brand development, DBA continues to move digital culture forward.

In 2015, DBA launched Digital Brand Products (DBP) to empower its talent and other digital-native properties in developing, manufacturing, and selling their own merchandise.

Most recently, DBA announced the launch of Dear Media (DM), a new kind of podcasting studio located in West Hollywood, with a focus on leading female voices and narratives. As a company, Dear Media will help individuals conceptualise, develop and produce customised podcasts with the same personalised touch applied to DBA clientele. However, with an emphasis on female hosts and voices, Dear Media will place women, their stories and narratives, at the forefront of conversation.

Digital Brand Architects has been featured in the New York Times, Variety, Hollywood Reporter, Fast Company, WWD, Forbes, Ad Age, and more. DBA offices are located in New York City and Los Angeles.

In 2017 DBA was named one of Ad Age’s Best Places to Work.