ABOUT US_
At Talon, our mission is to unlock the full potential of out of home, making it more effective, creative, measurable and sustainable than ever.
We’re passionate about OOH and are on a mission to drive the growth of this sector within the media industry. In just over a decade, our desire to offer intelligent, creative, technology-led OOH solutions and a full-service OOH offering saw us grow into a team of over 450+ people located in key cities across the globe. In that time, we have been awarded for our approach to our people, our clients and our industry. We hire the finest talent to help us unlock the full potential of the Out of Home (OOH) environment for our clients; and pride ourselves on the individuals who represent our business.
THE ROLE_
As a Staff / Senior Accountant, you will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day accounting operations and owning key components of the month-end close for our US subsidiary. This role has a strong focus on balance sheet integrity, expense management, and financial reporting.
You will play a critical role in ensuring accurate and timely financials, while partnering cross-functionally to support the broader finance function. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a solid accounting foundation who is looking to take ownership and grow within a fast-paced environment.
A DAY IN THE LIFE_
- Own key components of the month-end close, including preparation of journal entries, accruals, and supporting schedules
- Prepare and maintain balance sheet reconciliations (cash, prepaids, accruals, and other key accounts), ensuring accuracy and timely resolution of reconciling items
- Perform bank and cash reconciliations across multiple accounts
- Manage overhead accounting, including expense review and monthly analysis of spend vs. expectations
- Process and review employee expense reports and corporate card activity, ensuring compliance with company policies
- Prepare payroll-related journal entries, including allocations and recharge entries
- Maintain prepaid and accrual schedules, including amortization and tracking of ongoing balances
- Support fixed asset accounting, including capitalization, depreciation, and disposals
- Assist with ad hoc reporting and analysis requests from finance leadership
- Provide support for annual audits, including preparation of supporting documentation
- Contribute to process improvements and enhancements to strengthen controls and efficiency
- Handle special projects and other ad hoc tasks as needed
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR_
💥 Bold Skills
- Self-motivated with a positive, can-do attitude and willingness to get into the detail
- Strong commercial awareness and understanding of financial impact on the business
🤝 Human Skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proactive, hands-on approach with a willingness to take ownership
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships across the business
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively across teams
🧠 Smart Skills
- CPA preferred
- 3-5 years relevant accounting experience
- Strong understanding of month-end close and balance sheet reconciliation processes
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, data analysis)
- High attention to detail with strong organizational and time management skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
AS WELL AS_
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field
- Experience working in a multi-entity environment preferred
- Experience with accruals, prepaids, and general ledger accounting
- Familiarity with expense management tools and ERP systems (NetSuite preferred but not essential)
- Experience supporting audits and working with external auditors
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to investigate variances
- Experience in the media or agency sector preferred but not essential
WHY US_
“The best thing about working at Talon is the space, time and expertise I’ve been given over the years to grow and develop my skills.” Client Director at Talon
OUR VALUES AND HOW WE WORK TOGETHER_
WE ARE BOLD_
As industry provocateurs and pioneers, we respectfully challenge the status quo, take pride in our people, big ideas and partnerships.
- We embrace change
- We challenge respectfully
- We lead the way
WE ARE HUMAN_
We are a diverse collective of changemakers who value respect, fairness, and integrity and expect the same in return.
- We value collaboration and togetherness
- We are empathetic
- We embrace individuality
WE ARE SMART_
Our trailblazing spirit and learning centric culture ensures our knowledge provides maximum value to each other and our clients.
- We grow and learn
- We are trusted
- We are mission possible
Talon is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all individuals can thrive. We seek to employ and develop a workforce representative of the markets that we serve and brands that we represent.
*Dependent upon experience, the salary for this role can range from $70,000-$80,000*