Analyst, Accounting

About Ovative Group: Ovative Group is the premier independent media and measurement firm in the United States. We help change-makers, in fast-growing, customer-centric organizations across industries reinvent their marketing and measurement programs. We leverage our media, measurement, and consulting capabilities to help brands like Coach, Kate Spade, Stuart Weitzman, Facebook, The Home Depot... CVS, Disney, and UnitedHealth Group transform their media and marketing programs. Our proprietary approach to measuring and optimizing marketing investment decisions, Enterprise Marketing Return (EMR), is disrupting the industry and setting the gold standard for customer and marketing strategy, activation, and measurement.  Recognized eight consecutive years on Star Tribune’s list of Top 150 Workplaces and five years on Inc. 5000’s list of the fastest-growing private companies in America, we pride ourselves in always overdelivering for our clients, our teams, and our communities.    About the Role: Kickstart your career with Ovative’s accounting team! Join us as an Accounting Analyst and be part of a fast-growing company that values talent, client success, and having fun. In this role, you'll support key accounting functions and help produce accurate financial statements that drive strategic decisions. Work with a dynamic team in an environment that encourages growth and learning. If you have strong accounting skills, a keen eye for detail, great communication abilities, and uphold high ethical standards, we want you on our team! Responsibilities of an Analyst, Accounting: • Month End Close • Assist in the month end close process and preparation of financial statements. • Reconcile, analyze, and review the general ledger to ensure financial positions. • Prepare journal entries in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). • Manage Ovative’s corporate card program and perform associated reconciliations. • Analyze client contracts and create invoicing and GAAP-compliant revenue recognition schedules. • Lead accounts payable process including vendor management and bill creation leveraging latest OCR and AI technology. • Reporting • Partner with FP&A team and business unit leaders to validate and track expenses and ensure alignment with team budgets. • Create actuals vs. forecast variance reports and share insights to inform accurate forecasts. • Perform ad hoc reporting and analysis, investigating issues as assigned. • Compliance • Maintain detailed and accurate records in support of annual audit and tax processes. • Partner with Controller to establish strong accounting processes to ensure efficiency and accuracy. • Culture and leadership: • Be a team player and be ready to take on ad hoc tasks as needed to support the team. • Instill organizational best practices learned from past accounting experiences. • Cultivate a transparent, trustworthy, and ethical work environment by staying engaged, curious, and accountable. Requirements: • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field. • CPA certification or actively working towards it is a plus. • Proven ability in analytical thinking, structured problem-solving, and a passion for delivering impactful results. • Self-starter who thrives in managing multiple tasks and deadlines with minimal supervision. • Impeccable organizational skills and a sharp eye for accuracy. • Experience with NetSuite and MS Office (especially Excel and Outlook) is a plus. Pay Transparency At Ovative, we offer a transparent view into three core components of your total compensation package: Base Salary, Annual Bonus, and Benefits. The salary range for this position below is inclusive of an annual bonus. Actual offers are made with consideration for relevant experience and anticipated impact. Additional benefits information is provided below. For our Analyst positions, our compensation ranges from $48,000 to $72,000, which is inclusive of a 10% bonus. Benefits Of Working At Ovative Group We provide strong, competitive, holistic benefits that understand the importance of your life inside and out of work. Culture: Culture matters and we’ve been recognized as a Top Workplace for eight years running because of it. We demand trust and transparency from each other. We believe in doing the hard and complicated work others put off. We’re open in communication and floor plan. We’re flat – our interns sit next to VPs, our analysts work closely with senior leaders, and our CEO interacts with every single person daily. Put together, these elements help foster an environment where smart people can support each other in performing to their highest potential. Compensation and Insurance: We strive to hire and retain the best talent. Paying fair, competitive compensation, with a large bonus incentive, and phenomenal health insurance is an important part of this mix. We’re rewarded fairly and when the company performs well, we all benefit. Tangible amenities we enjoy: • Access to all office spaces in MSP, NYC, and CHI • Frequent, paid travel to our Minneapolis headquarters for company events, team events, and in-person collaboration with teams • Flexible paid vacation policy • 401k match program • Top-notch health insurance options • Monthly stipend for your mobile phone and data plan • Sabbatical program • Charitable giving via our time and a financial match program • Shenanigan’s Day Working at Ovative won’t be easy, but if you like getting your hands dirty, driving results, and being surrounded by the best talent, it’ll be the most rewarding job you’ll ever have. If you think you can make us better, we want to hear from you