Staff Accountant

Atlas Obscura • Brooklyn, New York • Posted July 08, 2026

About the Role

Responsibilities

General Accounting

  • Maintain accurate general ledger and chart of accounts

  • Prepare monthly journal entries and account reconciliations

  • Process accounts payable and receivable transactions

  • Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing processes

  • Support budget preparation and variance analysis

  • Handle employee payroll and be a liaison with PEO 
  • Revenue Recognition & Analysis

  • Manage revenue recognition for diverse income streams including advertising and content production (video, audio, book publishing)

  • Track and analyze key financial metrics for all business units

  • Assist with contract review for revenue implications
  • Compliance & Reporting

  • Prepare supporting schedules for month-end including prepaids and accrued expenses

  • Prepare high-volume annual 1099s and 1042s

  • Assist with an...