Senior Staff Accountant
About The Job
Palette is a fast-growing startup at the center of the creator economy. Our team of 75+ is working towards defining the standard for talent management and marketing in an era of new media dominated by digital-first entertainers.
Our management infrastructure mirrors the depth of attention given to the world’s biggest cultural and entertainment icons, and previously reserved for artists in traditional arenas of entertainment. Today, we serve as the nerve center for a roster of 200+ creators and influencers with a combined following of 500M+ serving over 4.7B impressions monthly on platforms like TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and Snapchat. Our creators have starred in Super Bowl commercials, launched national brands, and have been featured in nearly every major publication.
Our marketing agency executes strategy for some of the most influential brands and organizations in the world, including: The White House, Amazon, and simplehuman. 42% of Americans under the age of 40 are no longer accessible through traditional marketing channels like television – we enable organizations to speak to those audiences. Our marketing team has been recognized with 5 Shorty Impact Awards, and has advised three US Presidents on the future of the internet.
The Role
As a Senior Staff Accountant, you will help build and scale the financial foundation of a fast-growing creator economy business. You’ll play a key role in month-end close, financial reporting, and day-to-day general ledger operations, supporting both our talent management and marketing agency functions. This role offers hands-on exposure to complex, non-traditional revenue streams including creator commissions, brand partnerships, licensing, and payouts.
You’ll partner closely with Talent, Operations, and Finance leadership to ensure accurate reporting, improve processes, and enhance visibility as the company scales. This is an ideal role for someone who thrives in a startup environment, enjoys owning core accounting workflows, and wants to help shape systems, controls, and best practices as Palette continues to grow.
Responsibilities
Month-End Close & Financial Reporting
Support the month-end and year-end close processes, including preparation of journal entries, schedules, and account reconciliations.
Assist in preparing accurate financial statements and management reporting packages.
Maintain and improve close checklists, supporting schedules, and documentation to ensure timely and repeatable close cycles.
Contribute to reporting tools and dashboards that provide visibility into performance and key drivers.
General Ledger & Operational Accounting
Own day-to-day general ledger activities, including accruals, prepaids, fixed assets, and intercompany/JV entries (as applicable).
Maintain accurate account reconciliations for balance sheet accounts (cash, A/R, A/P, accrued expenses, payroll-related accounts, etc.).
Support A/R and A/P processes to ensure accurate coding, approvals, and timely processing.
Assist with payroll accounting, including reconciliations and reporting support.
Revenue & Creator/Client Financial Operations
Support revenue recognition processes and ensure appropriate classification and documentation for creator and brand deal revenue streams.
Coordinate with Talent Managers on commission tracking, deal terms impacting accounting, and payout-related support.
Maintain records and supporting schedules for client revenue, brand deals, licensing, and royalty/creator payout structures.
Assist with creator/client financial reporting and any required reconciliations between operational systems and the GL.
Process Improvement & Systems
Identify opportunities to streamline workflows through better documentation, automation, and system optimization.
Support accounting system enhancements (QuickBooks Online today; potential ERP transition in the future), including cleanup, mapping, and testing.
Partner with cross-functional teams to improve upstream processes that impact accounting accuracy (e.g., deal setup, invoicing, payout tracking).
Support internal controls by maintaining documentation, enforcing approval workflows, and assisting with audits or reviews as needed.
Identify process gaps and propose improvements to increase accuracy, reduce risk, and enhance scalability.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA a plus.
5+ years of progressive accounting experience; entertainment, talent management, agency, or digital media experience is a plus.
Strong understanding of GAAP fundamentals, general ledger accounting, and balance sheet reconciliations.
Experience with QuickBooks, NetSuite, or similar accounting systems (QuickBooks Online preferred).
Proven ability to operate in a startup or growth-stage environment with evolving processes.
Exceptional attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
Strong communication skills; able to partner effectively with non-finance stakeholders.
The Following Skills Are Not Required, But A Plus
Experience working with creator/influencer revenue streams (brand partnerships, content licensing, commissions, royalties).
Experience supporting an ERP transition or accounting system upgrade.