Senior Accountant

*Company located in Utah - Employees can work in the office or remotely in most locations in the US. This is a full-time opportunity, not a contract opportunity.

What we are actually looking for: Let’s get right down to it – you’re the right Senior Accountant for Disruptive Advertising if you love numbers, spreadsheets and analyzing data. In fact, you love it so much that it’s not even work for you, it’s a way of life. So if the thought of being surrounded by peers that geek out on the same things excites you, read on. Why would you be so excited to manage accounting at a successful agency? Because Disruptive is already an industry leading performance marketing agency that does meaningful work and  drives real value for clients. We prioritize working with purpose-driven brands and all-around good people. 

Are you really looking for another unfulfilling accounting job where you spin your wheels and watch your skills and potential dwindle away? Didn’t think so. You’re the type of person who needs to be challenged both personally and professionally. As much as you love business and accounting, you’re equally excited to grow yourself personally. You’ll love participating and contributing to our personal development programs at Disruptive, helping us realize and live our potential together.

We’re not like other agencies who cap the growth of their people. Instead, leaders come to Disruptive to accelerate their career growth and unlock their full potential as an accountant. Employees have even said, “1 year of experience at Disruptive is comparable to 3 years anywhere else.” 

And, because you probably want more details, you can dive into those below, even though you already know if you are the right person or not from these first few paragraphs ;) …

As our Senior Accountant:  you will serve as a key member of the finance team, ensuring financial accuracy, integrity, and operational excellence. You will manage complex accounting responsibilities with confidence and precision, owning critical components of the monthly close process and supporting high-level financial reporting. Partnering closely with the Controller, you will contribute to financial analysis, assess internal controls, resolve discrepancies, and ensure transactions are recorded accurately and in accordance with established standards. Your ability to meet deadlines, safeguard financial data, and maintain exceptional attention to detail will directly support the financial health and strategic decision-making of the organization. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on accountability, takes pride in technical accuracy, and enjoys being a trusted contributor within a high-performing finance team.

As our Senior Accountant, you will receive:

• Salary range: $80-95k dependent on experience
• Flexible PTO Policy
• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• 401k with generous match
• Vacation bonus ($500/after 1st year, an additional $250 every year after) 
• Tuition-free enrollment into Disruptive University
• And more 

As our Senior Accountant, you will:

• Independently own assigned sections of the monthly close process from start to finish.
• Prepare and post accurate monthly journal entries, including payroll, accruals, and adjustments.
• Fully own general ledger reconciliations, proactively investigating and resolving discrepancies without heavy oversight.
• Reconcile payroll to the general ledger and ensure multi-state payroll tax compliance.
• Identify root causes of variances and implement corrective actions to maintain financial accuracy.
• Support the preparation of preliminary financial statements and ensure close deadlines are met.
• Maintain fixed asset schedules and record depreciation accurately in accordance with GAAP. 

• Process and review payroll, including new hires, terminations, promotions, and pay changes
• Collect, verify, and process payments to vendors, contractors, and affiliates
• Manage expense management tools and employee expense reimbursements
• Oversee employee corporate credit cards and ensure proper documentation
• Manage and ensure multi-state payroll tax compliance, including accurate tax filings and regulatory adherence.
• Reconcile payroll reports to the general ledger monthly, investigating and resolving discrepancies

• Maintain accurate records in QuickBooks Online
• Maintain clean balance sheet reconciliations with no lingering items and proactively identify process improvements.
• Create and maintain spreadsheets using Excel and/or Google Sheets
• Support ad hoc financial reporting, audits, and special projects
• Assist team members with various financial reports, projects, and other duties as needed
• Collaborate closely with Operations, HR, and Leadership
• Maintain strict confidentiality and professionalism at all times

Your Key Success Metrics will include: 

• Payroll processed accurately and on time
• Monthly close completed on schedule with minimal corrections
• Expense reports and payables are processed promptly
• Clean reconciliations with no lingering issues

What you need to be a Senior Accountant:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance from an accredited college or university 
• 3-5 years of accounting experience (agency or fast-paced environment preferred)
• Exposure to budget vs. actual analysis and supporting forecast inputs
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent analytical skills
• Knowledge of GAAP accounting principles
• Excel and/or Google Sheets proficiency
• Quickbooks Online experience preferred  
• CPA, CMA, or progress toward certification
• Experience with payroll systems, expense tools, or PEOs preferred 
• Familiarity with task management tools (Asana preferred) 
• Experience supporting audits or external accountants

We are Disruptive: (https://disruptiveadvertising.com/, https://www.disruptiveuniversity.com/)  Our vision is to create an environment where we can empower marketers to be authentic and experience transformative breakthroughs in their personal lives, careers, and communities; in order to do this, we are building the best performance marketing agency at delivering growth opportunities for our people and amazing business results for our clients. 

At Disruptive Advertising, we believe in equipping our team with tools for meaningful growth, both professionally and personally. That’s why we require all new employees to be certified in our flagship authenticity program, Disruptive University, within their first year. This isn’t your typical onboarding—it’s a transformational journey meticulously developed by our CEO, who invested over a decade and $500,000+ to bring DU to life.

What to Expect:

- Interactive Learning: Engage in a series of immersive courses designed to enhance your personal and professional growth.

- Legacy and Impact Focus: Connect with others in the DU community as you build your personal growth story, develop relationships, and envision the impact you want to make.

- Skills for Life: Gain lifelong skills that help you navigate challenges, build resilience, and thrive at work and beyond.

Why DU Certification?

We want each member of our team to experience the value of DU firsthand. Completing this certification, 3 foundational courses over 6 months, will equip you not only for success in your role but also to fully embody the mission and vision of Disruptive Advertising. We believe that by investing in your growth, we’re also investing in the future of our entire team.

We are a fast-growing team of professional digital marketers. Our clients look to us to expand their digital marketing footprint and create growth for their business by winning at life and business together. 

We have been in business since 2013, our offices are in the beautiful city of Pleasant Grove, Utah where one side of our office overlooks the towering Wasatch Mountain Range, and the other has stunning views of Utah lake. 

Disruptive has won many awards for growth and as a leader in our industry, but, we are the most proud of those that represent how our people feel about working here which include but aren’t limited to: Utah Business Magazine’s Best Companies to Work For, USA Today as one of SLC's Best Companies to Work For" and in Glassdoor as "Best Places to Work” at #13. And don’t worry, we are now primarily remote and our non-Utah based employees are saying the same thing ;)

We thank you for your interest in this opportunity and we look forward to reviewing your application!

Core Values:

• Authentic - We live in alignment with our strengths, values, and unique abilities. 
• Inside Out- We focus on what we can control and don't waste time worrying about what we can't.  We lead with what we can improve and do better, not with what others should change.
• Proactive- I am actively learning and growing personally and professionally.
• Win/Win/Win - We are committed to the win/win/win; if it’s not a win for any 3 of these parties (Company, Client, Employee), I do what it takes to make it so.

Disruptive Advertising is an equal opportunity employer and expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information or veteran status.