We are seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Specialist to support day-to-day accounting operations with a primary focus on accounts payable, expense management, and client billing. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys problem-solving, working through complex details, and ensuring financial accuracy across multiple processes.

WHO WE ARE

JT Mega Food Advertising is a rapidly growing agency that specializes in the food and beverage category, with a client roster that includes Fortune 500 companies as well as emerging brands. We apply our deep experience, market insights and strategic planning expertise to develop integrated programs and big ideas that ensure our clients consistently win in the marketplace.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Accounts Payable & Vendor Management

• Assist with accounts payable tasks including onboarding new vendors, entering vendor invoices, processing weekly vendor payments, year-end 1099 reporting and other miscellaneous tasks.
• As needed, set up purchase orders for vendor invoices.
• Maintain paper and electronic records for accounts payable.

Client Billing & Invoicing

• Assist to generate and distribute monthly billing worksheets and client invoices for assigned client accounts.
• Apply time records to retainers where applicable and reconcile as needed.
• Expense & Credit Card Management
• Assist with expense program including employee expense reporting and reimbursement.
• Collect missing receipts, and post transactions through our third-party credit card solution.

Sales Use & Tax

• Review incoming expenses for sales and use tax accruals, reconcile monthly accruals, and submit filing and payment to MN Department of Revenue.

Provide backup and support for other Accounting department team members as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Two or four-year college degree, accounting degree preferred.
• Minimum of 2 to 3 years general accounting experience, with minimum of 1 year of accounts payable experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
• Strong computer aptitude, with proficiency in Excel
• QuickBooks payroll experience is preferred
• Experience working in an advertising agency is preferred, but not required