What are the responsibilities and job description for the Account Manager position at FifthColor?
Company Description
FifthColor is a strategic creative agency committed to elevating brands through purposeful design and clear communication. We believe great brands aren’t just seen they’re felt. That’s why we build experiences that speak to people, not just markets. From strategy to storytelling, design to development, we help businesses find their voice and use it with confidence.
Our team is a blend of thinkers, makers, and dreamers united by a shared belief that bold ideas, beautifully executed, can change everything. Headquartered in Sheboygan Falls, WI, we create with heart and hustle. Because when you care deeply, you create differently.
Pay: $100,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year
Overview
FifthColor is a growing strategic marketing agency with 70 team members, offering services across branding, digital, events, commercial print, and marketing technology. As we continue scaling, we’re hiring an Accounting Manager who will own the day-to-day accounting and help guide our financial strategy. This role is both tactical and analytical—ideal for someone who loves rolling up their sleeves and making sense of the numbers.
What You’ll Do
- Daily & Monthly Operations
- Manage daily accounting operations: journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations
- Own AP/AR processes
- Process internal purchase orders and manage order flow
- Monitor departmental budgets and partner with leaders to ensure alignment
- Financial Strategy & Support
- Assist in company-wide budgeting
- Own the monthly close and deliver timely financial reports
- Analyze trends, spot performance gaps, and make cost-saving recommendations
- Support quarterly financial reviews with data-driven insights
- Systems & Oversight
- Use QuickBooks for core accounting and ADP Workforce Now for payroll integration
- Collaborate with external accounting partners as needed
- Oversee purchasing processes and maintain discipline in financial controls
- Prepare occasional reports for banks, auditors, or external stakeholders
- Growth & Leadership
- Evaluate needs, prove ROI, and make a case for hiring additional resources
What You Bring
- 5 years of accounting experience, preferably in an agency or high-growth environment
- CPA required
- Deep knowledge of accrual accounting, forecasting, and budget management
- Hands-on experience in QuickBooks and ADP Workforce Now (or similar systems)
- Excellent communication and collaboration across departments
- Strong problem-solving skills and process orientation
- Bonus: experience in procurement, purchasing, or vendor management
Why Join FifthColor?
- Be the financial backbone of an innovative, fast-moving team
- Shape the future of our accounting structure and grow into a leadership role
- Work at the intersection of strategy, creativity, and operational excellence
Ability to Commute:
- Sheboygan Falls, WI 53085 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $100,000 - $120,000