Senior Accounts Receivable Accountant

GumGum is a contextual-first, global digital advertising platform that uses advanced AI  technology to serve captivating creative ads that drive consumer attention, without the use of personal data. At GumGum, we don’t need to know who you are to deliver relevant and engaging ads that align with your active frame of mind. We believe that a digital advertising industry based on context rather than personal data builds a more equitable and less invasive future for the internet and is better for consumers, publishers and advertisers alike. Our blueprint for the future, The Mindset Matrix™, combines the power of context and creative in digital advertising to deliver superior attention and drive consumer action without sacrificing personal data. 

To be a part of this next phase of digital advertising that prioritizes data privacy, please visit www.gumgum.com/careers

GumGum’s Accounting Department ensures the accuracy, organization, and timely reporting of the company’s domestic and international financial operations. Our accountants perform financial functions related to the collection, analysis, and presentation of the company’s finances.  They manage our general ledger, analyze accounts, prepare financial statements and produce comprehensive financial reports for management- all integral and vital to the company’s growth and success.

GumGum’s Accounting and Finance Department is seeking a Sr. Accounts Receivable (AR) Accountant who will be an exceptional addition to our team.  As a Sr. AR Accountant, you will report to the Accounts Receivable Manager and be responsible for invoicing, posting cash receipts, managing collections, and preparing journal entries and conducting analysis related to the AR function.  The ideal candidate will be proactive, self-directed and team oriented with strong billing and collections experience and the resourcefulness to take on a variety of assignments.

 This position offers the opportunity for remote work or 'work from home' offering GumGummers the ability to work from the comfort of their home. GumGum is excited to consider applicants residing in the following states for remote positions: AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KY, MA, MD, MI, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, and MN. If you are located in the greater Los Angeles/New York area, you will have the opportunity to work from our nearby offices.

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What You'll Achieve

• Prepare and submit monthly customer invoices for domestic and international direct campaigns and programmatic billing
• Post electronic payments and checks received by customers to the A/R ledger
• Manage the collections process, including the dunning module and bad debt analysis
• Answer accounting inquiries including billing, delinquent accounts, and customer onboarding
• Prepare A/R account reconciliations, including but not limited to monthly revenue and bad debt
• Perform rebate and trading deal calculations and analysis
• Develop and maintain process documentation for all accounts receivable procedures
• Assist with accounting automaton initiatives, including but not limited to, scoping and testing of new systems and processes
• Generate financial reports and analysis related to accounts receivable performance, aging trends, and cash flow projections.
• Stay abreast of industry regulations and compliance requirements related to billing and accounts receivable.
• Assist in month-end and year-end financial close processes
• Implement audit recommendations to enhance internal controls
• Provide support to the finance team on ad-hoc projects and initiatives as needed.

Skills You'll Bring

• Working knowledge of accounting and/or completion of accounting courses/degree
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of proven work experience as an Accounts Receivable Specialist or Accountant
• 2 years of advertising industry billing highly preferred
• Proficient with computer applications including Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, etc.) and GSuite
• Experience with Salesforce and NetSuite accounting software a plus
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability and initiative to communicate with external department leaders and team
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Proficiency in billing software and accounting systems, with advanced Excel skills.
• Strong understanding of billing principles, revenue recognition, and accounts receivable processes.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to interact effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and p