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Recognized by Adweek as Experiential Agency of the Year, we bring a unique blend of strategic insight and execution excellence to every brand activation, corporate event, trade show exhibit, and immersive experience. Our commitment to creativity, innovation, and flawless execution drives us to craft impactful experiential marketing solutions that deepen relationships, inspire action, and build trust-all around the world.\nSummary\nThe Staff Accountant position is a key role within the Sparks corporate accounting team ensuring the accuracy and integrity of Sparks’ financial records by performing core accounting functions such as recording transactions, reconciling accounts, and supporting financial reporting and audit activities. This role requires strong attention to detail, sound analytical judgment, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively across teams.\nThis position reports to the Accounting Manager and supports the broader accounting team. It is eligible for a hybrid schedule, generally requiring 3 days per week in the office, and is based out of Dallas, TX or Philadelphia, PA.\nEssential Duties & Responsibilities\nMaintain and update general ledger accounts: Maintain general ledger accounts by recording accurate journal entries, ensuring proper coding of expenses and revenue, and performing monthly bank, credit card, and balance sheet account reconciliations.\nSupport month-end and year-end close: Prepare accruals, record journal entries, and reconcile balance sheet accounts to enable a timely, accurate close process.\nDrive financial analysis and reporting: Analyze balance sheet and income statement accounts, perform flux analysis, investigate variances and discrepancies, and recommend corrective actions.\nEnsure compliance and audit readiness: Maintain compliance with internal controls, GAAP, and standard operating procedures; keep financial records, supporting documentation, and audit trails organized and accurate.\nPartner cross-functionally: Collaborate with other teams, such as operations, account management, and shared services teams (AP, AR, HR, Procurement), to provide accounting support, answer inquiries, and resolve accounting-related issues.\nSupport the annual budget process and assist with the year-end audit.\nProvide additional support to the accounting team as needed.\nEducation & Experience\nBachelor’s degree in accounting required.\nPrevious hands-on corporate accounting experience required, preferably with a mid-sized company ($25-75M in revenue).\nExperience with intercompany settlements, inventory accounting, ASC 842 lease accounting, and/or accounts payable/receivable preferred.\nDemonstrated proficiency with a corporate Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system. Experience with SAP or NetSuite preferred.\nProficient in Microsoft Office, with an advanced skillset in Excel (xlookup, match, pivot tables, etc).\nDemonstrated knowledge and understanding of accounting principles, practices, and regulations (e.g. GAAP).\nAbility to calculate, post, and manage accounting entries and financial records.\nHigh degree of accuracy, attention to detail, integrity, and confidentiality.\nExceptional verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.\nExcellent data entry skills.\nStrong analytical, problem solving, and decision-making skills.\nAbility to perform duties with little or no supervision, take ownership of assigned workload, independently complete all research, and collaborate with others to identify and prepare recommended corrective action, as required.\nEffective organizational, time-management, and stress-management skills, with a demonstrated sense of urgency to meet deadlines.\nAbility to collaborate with a diverse group of people.\nCustomer service and negotiation skills.\nWhat We Offer\nThe Freeman Company provides benefits that aim to empower our people and their families to thrive mentally, physically, and financially. 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