Staff Accountant

Accountant

About The Only Agency

The Only Agency is a creative management agency, we represent wardrobe stylists, makeup artists, hair stylists, manicurists, photographers, creative directors, and more. With hubs in New York, Los Angeles, Nashville, and London, we are at the heart of the industries we serve. We champion creative leaders who persistently redefine trends and push the limits in the fashion, beauty, and entertainment industries. We are masters at establishing connections and pairing creatives to meet the needs of our celebrity, brand, and editorial partners.

About the role

We are hiring a detail-oriented, proactive Staff Accountant to strengthen core accounting operations and provide meaningful support across accounts payable and payment-related workflows. This is a team-based role that flexes across priorities, including close support, reconciliations, AP processing coordination, payment preparation, issue resolution, documentation, and process standardization. This role is intended to provide additional coverage and process consistency across the finance team, particularly during peak periods, and will be staffed and prioritized based on business needs.

You will report to the Finance & Treasury Manager and the Controller to keep day-to-day finance execution accurate, timely, and well-controlled. The right candidate is calm under pressure, precise with details, and motivated by building a clean, repeatable process in a high-tempo, client-facing business.

WE OFFER

  • Work From Home on Fridays
  • 10 Company Holidays
  • Offices Closed December 24th-January 1st
  • Quarterly Company Outings
  • Office Snacks
  • 3% Non-elective 401k match
  • 100% Employer Paid Medical & Dental Plans
  • Commuter Benefits, FSA
  • 3 weeks PTO
  • Salary: 65k to 80k depending on experience and skills

Requirements

  • 3+ years of accounting operations experience in a fast-paced environment (professional services, agency, media/entertainment, or similar is a plus).
  • Practical month-end exposure (reconciliations and close support) and strong attention to detail.
  • Direct experience supporting AP workflows and payment preparation (coding, documentation, approval routing, exception handling).
  • Advanced Excel or Google Sheets skills (lookups, pivots, filters, structured trackers).
  • Comfort with modern accounting and finance tools (online banking portals, bill pay, expense tools, accounting systems).
  • Process-oriented and accountable; you follow the workflow, document the work, and make it easier for others to support.
  • Clear, professional communicator who handles urgency calmly and constructively.
  • Team-first, collaborative, comfortable shifting priorities, and quick to escalate issues with specifics and options.
  • High integrity with confidential information.

To apply

Submit a concise portfolio of placements, a list of represented clients, and a statement of intent to hr@theonly.agency.

We will not respond to applicants without demonstrated experience at the top tier.