Staff Accountant

About Evergreen

At Evergreen Trading, we're driven by collaboration and value creation for our clients. That's why we're the go-to, strategic partner for marquee brands across industries. Headquartered in NYC, we're a media investment and trade firm that helps brands achieve their goals by leveraging their unwanted assets to purchase media. Our unique approach allows clients to improve their ROI by turning excess inventory, equipment, real estate, and more into media purchasing power. If you're looking for a dynamic work environment and have a passion for doing things differently, Evergreen Trading is the place for you.

Position Description

Evergreen Trading is seeking a talented and motivated Staff Accountant to join our team. Reporting to the Assistant Controller, this position offers the opportunity to play a key role in the day-to-day accounting function while gaining exposure to a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and eager to contribute to process improvements while building a strong foundation in corporate accounting and reporting.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Support the monthly close process, including preparation of journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and operating expense analysis.
• Review and audit employee expense activity in Concur and reconcile corporate credit card and employee-related balance sheet accounts.
• Prepare third-party invoices and review vendor payment requests.
• Perform operating expense (OPEX) analysis against budget and prior-year results.
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting processes by providing OPEX insights and supporting schedules.
• Maintain amortization schedules for fixed assets and prepaid expenses.
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations and ensure accuracy across multiple entities.
• Assist with annual audit and tax processes, including preparation of supporting documentation.
• Contribute to ongoing process improvements and support ad hoc projects as needed.

Knowledge & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting with 2–3 years of relevant experience; public accounting experience is a plus.
• Proficiency in Excel, including pivot tables and lookup functions.
• Experience with NetSuite and Concur is preferred.
• Working knowledge of AI tools (e.g., for data analysis, automation, or workflow optimization) is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Effective problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• High level of integrity, accountability, and ownership.
• Team-oriented mindset with the ability to collaborate across functions and departments

Salary: $65,000 - $75,000

The above represents the expected base salary range for this role.

Why Work with Us

Since our founding in 2009, Evergreen Trading has always believed that our people are the most valuable part of our business. That's why our company is 100% employee owned. It's also why we continue to invest in our employees' professional and personal development through company-sponsored training, mentorship, and a dedication to DEIB. Other highlights include:

• Automatic enrollment in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan ("ESOP")
• 401(k) plan with an employer match
• Extensive benefits offering in which Evergreen covers up to 75% of health premiums for employee and dependent coverage
• Generous time off including office closure between Christmas and New Year's Day
• Hybrid work schedule

Evergreen Trading is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply and believe diversity enhances our creativity, innovation, and overall success. All employment opportunities at the company are based upon an individual's qualifications to perform the essential functions of a particular job and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, caregiver status, veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected characteristics.