Junior, Staff Accountant

Location: New York

Job Description

Job Description ???? Launch Your Accounting Career as a Junior Accountant at IABAre you early in your accounting career and looking for a role where you’ll learn fast, gain real exposure, and build a strong foundation across multiple businesses? Do you love details, structure, and knowing that your work directly supports how an organization runs?

At IAB, we’re looking for a Junior Accountant who’s eager to grow, curious about the “why” behind the numbers, and ready to be a trusted partner to our Accounting team. This role sits at the heart of our financial operations, supporting the expense side of the P&L across three organizations and playing a meaningful role in month-end close, audits, and day-to-day financial accuracy.

This is more than an entry-level role — it’s a launchpad.???? What You’ll DoBuild the Financial Foundation Assist with preparing and posting monthly journal entries, including accrued expenses, prepaid expenses, and intercompany entries.

Support the month-end close process, ensuring expenses are recorded accurately and on time.

Maintain and reconcile the Fixed Assets workbook, tying it to the Balance Sheet and setting up new assets in the accounting system.

Own the Expense & Payables Process Route vendor invoices for approval and review coding for accuracy.

Collect and maintain vendor documentation (W-9s, ACH forms).Ensure invoices comply with internal contract control and approval policies.

Build strong relationships with vendors and follow up on outstanding payments.

Support Employees & the Business Process employee expense reports, reviewing receipts and coding for compliance.

Train new employees on submitting expense reports and invoice approvals.

Serve as a go-to resource for employees with questions about expenses or payments.

Learn the Full Accounting Cycle Prepare and distribute 1099s in accordance with IRS requirements.

Support the annual audit by pulling documentation and reports.

Take on ad hoc projects that expand your exposure and skills across accounting and finance.???? Who You Are You’re detail-oriented, organized, and genuinely interested in accounting not just doing the work, but understanding it.

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance Strong grasp of accounting fundamentals and financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow)
Comfortable working in Excel and Outlook; experience with accounting systems like Net Suite, Quick Books, or similar is a plus Highly organized with excellent time management skills

Strong communicator who enjoys collaborating across teams

Trustworthy, discreet, and respectful of confidential information

Motivated to learn, grow, and take ownership of your work❤️ Why You’ll Love IABYou’ll learn fast and it will matter. You won’t be stuck doing repetitive busywork. You’ll gain hands-on exposure to real accounting operations across multiple entities.

You’ll be supported, not micromanaged. You’ll work closely with experienced accounting leaders who are invested in your development and growth.

You’ll see the full picture. From expenses and fixed assets to audits and month-end close, you’ll understand how accounting connects to the broader business.

You’ll work in a collaborative, respectful culture. IAB values curiosity, accountability, and teamwork. Questions are welcomed. Growth is encouraged.

You’ll build a career foundation. This role is ideal for someone who wants to grow into a Staff Accountant, Senior Accountant, or broader finance role over time.

You’ll be part of something bigger. IAB plays a critical role in shaping the future of digital advertising and the financial health of that mission starts with strong accounting.

Our Mission: "At IAB, our mission is to empower the media and marketing industries to thrive in the digital economy." Our Core Values: bCourageous: We embrace the unknown and navigate uncharted waters with confidence. We’re not afraid to take bold steps, challenge the status quo, and turn obstacles into opportunities. At IAB, courage is our compass. bCurious: Curiosity fuels our innovation. We’re relentless in our pursuit of knowledge, always asking “why” and “what if.”

Curiosity opens doors to new ideas,…