Job description
About Us
IZEA Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ: IZEA) is a leading influencer marketing company with a mission to make creator economy solutions for marketers. We do this by lighting up the Creator Economy with IZEAs—our strategies, campaigns, and solutions that build brand and drive demand.
We don’t just champion the Creator Economy—we pioneered it. In 2006, we launched the industry’s first-ever influencer marketing platform and have since facilitated nearly 4 million creator collaborations. Our work with leading brands and agencies, including half of the Fortune 50, drives digital engagement, diversifies brand voices, scales content production, and delivers measurable ROI.
Our commitment to our people is reflected in our award-winning company culture. We embrace a modern workplace that fosters inclusivity and equal opportunity. We’ve been recognized as a Top Place to Work for Employee Wellbeing by Ragan, a Gold winner for Remote Workforce Management at the Stevie Awards, and a certified Great Place to Work for the second year in a row. Comparably has also honored us for work-life balance, senior leadership, and company outlook, based on employee feedback.
Location
Remote
Salary Range
$70,000-$85,000
Accountant
We are seeking a detail-oriented CPA with a background in the advertising or digital marketing industry. The ideal candidate will have a strong working knowledge of GAAP and be excited to take ownership of key areas of the accounting process in a fast-paced, creative environment.
As an Accountant, you will report directly to the VP, Corporate Controller, and play a key role in maintaining the integrity of the general ledger. Your primary responsibilities will include preparing journal entries, performing account reconciliations, and ensuring accurate and timely month-end and year-end close activities. This role requires strong attention to detail and a solid understanding of GAAP, as you’ll support accurate financial reporting and help identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and controls.
Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To:
Prepare and post journal entries for routine and non-routine transactions
Perform monthly, quarterly, and year-end close procedures
Reconcile general ledger accounts and investigate discrepancies
Ensure accurate classification and recording of revenue, expenses, assets, and liabilities
Analyze financial data and provide variance explanations to management
Assist in preparing internal financial statements and supporting schedules
Maintain documentation and audit trails for journal entries and account reconciliations
Support internal and external audit processes, including providing schedules and explanations
Assist in the development and implementation of accounting policies and procedures
Collaborate with AP, AR, Payroll, and FinOps teams to ensure proper coding and transaction completeness
Review and maintain accruals, deferrals, and prepaid expenses
Monitor compliance with GAAP and internal controls
Participate in system upgrades, testing, and process improvement initiatives
Support ad hoc financial projects, reports, and analyses as requested by management
Things That Should Be in Your Background:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
3–5 years of relevant work experience
CPA designation preferred
Strong technical research skills and accounting knowledge
Solid understanding of US GAAP
Experience with Sage Intacct preferred
Excellent analytical and interpersonal skills
Proficiency in all MS Office applications; strong knowledge of Excel required
Other Attributes That Will Help You in This Role:
Self-starter with strong problem-solving abilities
Ability to work independently and see projects through to completion
Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask effectively
Intuition and awareness to seek clarification when needed to deliver accurate results
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Enthusiasm for working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
High ethical standards with strong integrity, confidentiality, and attention to quality
Commitment to maintaining the highest degree of security and confidentiality of information
Why would you want to work here?
We carefully assess talent who can thrive in our high-performing culture and contribute meaningful work to our clients—Innovating with Zealous impact, delivering Exceptional solutions for our clients in our Agile mentality.
We take great pride in creating a positive work environment for all our employees - from our investment in team member ongoing education, to the ability to influence real change across our business - we are dedicated to your long-term growth and success.
At IZEA, we connect leading brands with creators ranging from TikTok stars to travel bloggers and everyone in-between. We are the pioneers fueling the democratization of information, entertainment, marketing, and commerce. Our platforms fuel the burgeoning Creator Economy, filled with the next generation of artists, poets, filmmakers, photographers, thought leaders, comics, actors, and musicians. What you do here will impact hundreds of thousands of people directly and influence the actions of millions more.
We provide a modern workplace that welcomes people from diverse backgrounds and viewpoints. IZEA places value on action and results. We seek individuals that thrive in a challenging and fast-evolving work environment. While the company certainly is not a startup, our executives remain active player-coaches – they roll up their sleeves and get their hands dirty by working side-by-side with our team members across all levels of seniority to accomplish our common goals.
If you are the very best at what you do and seeking an opportunity to attack the “never been done before” with a passionate team of dreamers and doers, we encourage you to apply.
California residents, please use the following link to view the types of information we may gather from California residents who are applicants, employees, or contractors of IZEA, and how we use such information: https://izea.com/california-employee-applicant-independent-contractor-privacy-notice
