Accounting Contractor

Company Description

Her Campus Media is the ultimate community-powered Gen Z media and marketing ecosystem, with a portfolio of the largest and most‑loved Gen Z media brands and creator communities:
Her Campus, Spoon University, College Fashionista, Influence Her Collective, Campus Trendsetters, Zfluence, HC Athletic Club, and Generation Hired. Through our community of 100,000+ members, footprint across 2,000+ colleges, and social reach of well over 1 billion, we’re unlocking opportunities for the next generation while serving as the one‑stop‑shop Gen Z marketing partner for the world’s leading brands, who come to us to ensure their Gen Z relevancy and devise and power award‑winning end‑to‑end Gen Z marketing strategies and campaigns.

About our team:
Her Campus Media is made up of passionate, entrepreneurial, ambitious doers who are fired up about cultivating the next generation of leaders and change makers. We are a small (~100 employees) but mighty team of individuals, most of whom identify as women, committed to continuing to build a dynamic and inclusive organization where we want to work. Visit our Careers page to learn more about our culture and what makes us tick at !

Her Campus Media is seeking a Staff Accountant to join the Finance team. This role will support and report directly to the Accounting Manager and will be responsible for contributing to all day‑to‑day finance operations and providing general accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and budget administration. This role will ensure key accounts are reconciled in accordance with GAAP and transactions are processed and recorded in a timely manner.

We are looking for a reliable, diligent, and detail‑oriented candidate who is ready to work in a fast‑paced environment.

• Assist in month‑end close and account reconciliations
• Enter accounts payable and record bills
• Review invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment
• Communicate effectively and timely with vendors, clients, and employees
• Track and enter vendor W9 forms
• Assist in employee expense report preparation and processing
• Work closely with Accounting Manager to assist with day‑to‑day finance operations
• Accurately analyze financial data and generate profit & loss and balance sheet
• Manage vendor setup and act as a liaison for vendors inquiring about payment status
• Maintain chart of accounts
• Prepare journal entries
• Support implementation, maintenance and adherence to internal controls and accounting procedures ensuring compliance with GAAP
• Assist in various other projects as required/needed

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business
• At least 2 years accounting or finance experience
• Experience with Quick Books Online and Excel is a must
• Thorough understanding of U.S. GAAP
• Strong accounting, reconciliation and reporting skills
• Ability to work independently in a fast‑paced environment
• High attention to detail and ability to meet accounting deadlines

To apply, click the “I’m interested” button to upload your resume and submit a cover letter. Our timeline is to make a hire by February 2026. You can expect approximately two rounds of interviews, including an initial phone screen and subsequent interviews with Accounting Manager and Senior VP of Finance & Administration.

Salary Range: $35 per hour

Location: Remote, within United States territory

We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas. All of your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.