Client Accountant

What You’ll Do

· Own monthly client billing across agency fees, production costs, and media (where applicable), as well as revenue recognition, reconciliations, including accruals and deferrals for assigned clients

· Maintain and manage revenue forecasts, pipelines, and budgets, and lead monthly forecast reviews with agency leadership

· Serve as a trusted partner to client teams with a strong understanding of client P&Ls and overall financial health

· Develop a deep understanding of each client’s business, industry, and engagement model

· Review contracts and billing terms for accuracy, compliance, and optimization, making recommendations when needed

· Monitor receivables and collaborate with Client Experience and clients to resolve outstanding balances

· Provide timely, insightful financial support to Client Experience teams, including detailed job-level insights

· Prepare reporting to help leadership understand project performance and historical trends

· Assist with annual audits, ensuring documentation is accurate, organized, and audit-ready

· Leverage financial systems and other tools to identify efficiencies, build reports, and support Brand Leaders

· Ensure contracts and SOWs are accurately reflected in job setup, service periods, and fee allocations

· Maintain organized, compliant client folders and financial documentation

What We’re Looking For

Experience & Skills

· Strong experience with financial/accounting systems and Excel-based reporting

· Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple clients and deadlines

· Clear, confident communication skills and comfort partnering with non-finance stakeholders

· Solid understanding of job-based accounting, client billing, and ASC 606

Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent experience)

· 3–4 years of accounting or finance experience, preferably within an advertising, marketing, or professional services agency

• At BarkleyOKRP, DEI+B drives work that matters. We believe people and creativity are made of the same substance, and when every perspective is valued, the impact is stronger. We build belonging as a business strategy, power inclusive creativity that delivers measurable results, and hold ourselves accountable as a B Corp committed to progress over performative intent. When people are valued, the work carries greater impact.