Project Accountant

Ideas United is a creative studio built on the power of storytelling. Our progressive model allows our team to take an unconventional approach – by finding and fostering emerging talent, we have built a global talent network of 3,500 storytellers working alongside our in-house creatives. We partner with the best in the business — from trailblazing brands to pioneering universities and nonprofits. Through authentic, story-driven content, we create high-quality videos (from television ads to digital), events, and more. Our clients (partners) have included leading brands such as Disney, Southern Company, The Coca-Cola Company, and PGA TOUR, along with incredible university & nonprofit partners such as Smithsonian Institution, Emory University, Georgia Tech, Georgia State University, University of Cincinnati Health, and many others. We push boundaries — investing in purpose-driven collaborations that create a lasting impact. Together, we lift voices and drive change, amplifying underrepresented perspectives and celebrating the storytellers who shape our world.

We are a team of people with diverse backgrounds, different perspectives, and unique interests. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone, regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, or disability has equal opportunities to thrive, collaborate, and create.

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Summary

We’re looking for a Project Accountant with 3+ years of experience to support our growing finance function. This is a hands-on role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is comfortable working across multiple systems, and can serve as the first line of review before financial statements go to leadership. You’ll play a key role in managing the integrity of the general ledger, supporting project-level accounting, and delivering accurate, insightful reporting that supports business decisions. The ideal candidate has sharp attention to detail, knows when to ask clarifying questions, and enjoys working both independently and collaboratively. This role is full-time located in Atlanta, GA.

What You'll Do:

• Own the monthly close process and prepare journal entries, accruals, account reviews and balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Track and reconcile project-level costs, labor allocations, and vendor activity.
• Support vendor and customer workflows including expense reports, A/P, and A/R processes.
• Ensure accuracy and compliance with internal controls and accounting policies.
• Assist in preparing monthly and quarterly financial statements and dashboards for internal and external stakeholders.
• Analyze trends in project revenue, expenses, and margins, providing insights to help guide decision-making.
• Proactively raise questions or inconsistencies to ensure clarity and accuracy in reporting.
• Collaborate with project managers and other teams to ensure project costs and revenue are accurately captured.
• Support financial reporting and review, annual audit, and tax return preparation.
• Other ad hoc projects as assigned.

What We'll Love About You:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• 3+ years of relevant accounting experience, ideally in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP.
• Experience using multiple financial and non-financial systems (e.g., QuickBooks Online, Concur, PipeDrive, Monday, Slack, Looker Studio, etc.).
• Proven ability to perform high-quality, detailed work with minimal supervision.
• Strong Excel and analytical skills; ability to work with large data sets.
• Project accounting experience is preferred.
• Comfortable asking questions, flagging issues, and contributing to process improvements.
• Mindset for continuous improvement - you’re always learning and looking for a better way to do things.
• The ability to connect the dots across data and systems.
• A natural curiosity and a collaborative spirit.
• Accountability - you take ownership and pride in your work.
• Clear communication skills, both written and verbal.

What You'll Love About Us:

• Competitive salaryHealth, vision, dental insurance
• Unlimited PTO
• Robust 401k with company-matching
• Flexible working schedule + a hybrid friendly environment
• Frequent team activities to keep spirits high
• Professional growth + internal educational events
• Dog-friendly office

Bonus Points

• Knowledge of GA+ film tax credit laws
• Masters Degree
• CPA

If you require reasonable accommodation in interviewing, completing any employment testing, or otherwise participating in this hiring process, please use our application to indicate any specific inquiries. Only requests related to accommodations will be responded to.

All offers of employment at Ideas United are contingent upon clear results of a background check. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.