Accounting Contractor

Her Campus Media is the ultimate community-powered Gen Z media and marketing ecosystem with a portfolio of the largest college media brands and creator communities. Our media brands -- Her Campus, Spoon University, College Fashionista, and Generation Hired -- reach an audience of over 8.5MM, and our communities including Campus Trendsetters and the InfluenceHer Collective count more than 100,000 influencers and student ambassadors at 2,300 colleges in our global network. Whether through content, resources, events, or other experiences, our mission is to support, celebrate, inspire, amplify, and equip college women and Gen Z to realize their dreams as individuals and for society. 

We help brands build relevancy with the next generation through our trusted college media brands and hyper-engaged communities. We provide a reimagined approach to growth, audience, and future-ready brands for the next generation of consumers with a cohesive, The world’s leading brands trust HCM as their 360-degree Gen Z marketing partner, and HCM has powered state-of-the-art, award-winning college marketing programs for clients.

Her Campus Media is made up of passionate, entrepreneurial, ambitious doers who are fired up about cultivating the next generation of leaders and changemakers. 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 hercampusmedia.com/careers!

Her Campus Media is seeking a Staff Accountant to join the Finance team. This role will support and report directly to the Accounting Manager. The candidate 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 timely. We are looking for a reliable, diligent, and detail-oriented candidate who is ready to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities and Duties:[3] 

●  Assist in month-end close and account reconciliations

●  Entering accounts payable and recording bills

●  Review invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment

●  Communicate effectively and timely with vendors, clients and employees

● Tracking and entering vendor W9 forms 

●  Assist in employee expense report preparation and processing

●  Work closely with Accounting Manager to assist with day-to-day finance operations

●  Ability to accurately analyze financial data and generate profit & loss and balance sheet

●  Manage vendor set up 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

We believe the following will set you up for success in this role. If you don't have all of these qualifications, please still consider applying and tell us more about what makes you a great candidate for this role! We value unique perspectives, approaches and backgrounds.

●  Bachelors degree in accounting or business

●  2+ years accounting or finance experience

●  Experience with QuickBooks 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

Interview Process & Expectations

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 approx. three two rounds of interviews, including an initial phone screen and subsequent interviews with Accounting Manager and /sVP of Finance & Administration.

Salary Range: $35 per hour 

Location: Remote, within United Stated 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.