About Makers

Makers exists to empower a new generation of Producers with the skills, community and technology to make anything. Founded in 2016, Makers has grown to a community of 11,471 Producers across 173 Countries. We work with Global Brands to produce work across various practices including advertising, entertainment, live experiences, and technology. At the heart of our strategy is the development of Makers Central, a cutting-edge production platform designed to revolutionize how teams collaborate. Our goal is to unite talented, creative individuals worldwide to confront and solve the world's toughest challenges.

Accounting Associate, Finance

Job Description

About The Team
The Finance team at Makers is dedicated to maintaining financial stability and supporting our company’s growth by providing strategic financial guidance and day to day support. This team manages day to day financial support, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis to ensure our resources are effectively allocated in alignment with Makers' long-term goals. They also play a key role in optimizing financial processes and upholding compliance, helping to drive both operational efficiency and sound decision-making across all departments. Through a commitment to transparency and precision, the Finance team supports Makers' mission to grow sustainably and responsibly.

About The Role

The Accounting Associate is an integral part of the Makers Finance team, supporting not just Finance but the wider company, specifically the production department with project budgeting and wrapping. The role will work closely with other departments in the company to ensure accuracy of financial data and setting up/maintaining internal company policies and processes. The role will also be responsible for supporting the month end and year end close process as well as providing ad hoc financial analysis to the VP Finance. This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to grow in their career and be part of a high functioning dynamic team.

What We Want From You

Payables and Receivables Management

• Management of Accounts Receivable - Manage invoicing schedules and customer portals. Prepare and submit invoices. Administer follow ups for overdue invoices
• Assist with Accounts Payable - Prepare weekly payments and administer payment portals
• Prepare, update, and maintain financial reports and schedules to provide visibility into company performance.
• Review Clerks entries and help process vendor registrations and invoices

Support Cross-Functional Teams

• Collaborate with production and operations teams to provide reports and financial insights that support their goals.
• Respond to ad-hoc requests for data analysis and assist in various finance-related projects as needed.
• Create strong business partnerships with clients, producers, and production partners through excellent communication, accuracy, and speed of processing request
• Conduct project analysis and help monitor expenses to ensure alignment with project goals.

Financial Reporting

• Conduct monthly reconciliations and maintain organized records within financial systems.
• Support the month end close process ensuring accurate financial records and meeting deadlines.
• Prepare summarized financial reports to provide key insights and data to leadership.

Compliance and Documentation

• Assist in preparing documentation for audits and tax filings to ensure financial accuracy and regulatory adherence.
• Support the Finance team in maintaining adherence to internal controls and company policies.
• Support in the development of new company policies/processes to help improve efficiency.

Learning and Development

• Stay updated on financial best practices, industry trends, and new software tools.
• Actively participate in training programs to develop financial knowledge and technical skills.
• Support the team by creating process documentation that can be used by others in the company to help keep everyone informed on best practices.

Company Ambassador

• Value collaboration that maps to the overall prosperity and success of Makers
• Acts as an ambassador for Makers, contributing to a strong and positive company culture

Required Skills + Attributes

• A degree or college diploma in Accounting or Finance or Business Administration 
• 1-3 years’ of relevant experience in a finance related role
• Working knowledge of QuickBooks, or any other ERP system
• Proficient in Google Workspace, specifically Google Sheets, or Microsoft Excel
• Well-developed analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Organized and detailed-oriented
• Self starter that can own your areas of responsibility and work in a hyper collaborative environment

Nice to Haves

• Interest or experience in creative industries (content creation, production, film etc.)

What We Can Do For You

• An ecosystem that encourages growth, ambition, hard work, creativity and fun
• Flexible paid vacation
• Makers equipment: Macbook + iPhone
• Comprehensive Health benefits
• Opportunities to learn and grow your career
• A one time stipend to put towards working/office supplies for your home office

What We Can Do Together

• Apply your wildly creative imagination and life passions to inspire teammates and clients alike.
• Make great work and have some fun along the way.

Diversity, Equity,  Inclusion & Belonging

Makers is an equal opportunity employer and we’re committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on ethnicity, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, provincial, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. You can read our Code of Conduct at the code.makers.to.

The Makers Principles

We are Makers. Together we can make anything. 

We exist to empower a new generation of Producers with the skills, community & technology to make anything. By raising the bar of what a Producer can do, we will bring this incredible discipline to everything that humans make.

We hold ourselves to a set of principles that separates us from all other Producers. 

1.We Make It Together. Every system, tool, method, and approach should be built on collaboration within our team and with our partners.

2. Start With Empathy. Great producing requires a deep understanding of people, their problems, and their needs.

3. Creativity Through Diversity. We all come with different knowledge and experience, and great things happen when it’s combined.

4. Doer Culture. We are action-oriented and active participants in the projects we make.

5.Lead By Supporting. The best leadership comes from a place of service to others. We’re leaders because we support our teams.

6.Encourage Active Participation. We believe that collaboration makes each project stronger, and that everyone has a voice and should use it.

7.A Force For Good. We seek out ideas that are good for our clients, our teams, and our community, while being conscious of our impact on the environment in everything we do.

8.Trust Is Sacred. When we say we’re going to do something, we do it. When we need support, we ask for it. When we see that support is needed, we provide it.

9.Make Cool Shit. When creative vision collides with creative problem solving, there's no limit to what we can do.