Financial Accounting Analyst, Remote

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The Financial Accounting Analyst is responsible for providing relevant, accurate and timely financial analysis and guidance in support of the Financial Shared Services–Advertising leadership as well as our local business units. The Financial Accounting Analyst provides direct support that includes but is not limited to, monthly and quarterly review of the GL reported revenue, preparation of journal entries and variance analyses of reported revenue and year end closings. The Financial Accounting Analyst also ensures adherence to internal controls and other compliance requirements, including review of proposed rate programs and contracts for alignment with company and industry standard policies, and multiple element analysis of proposed and reported revenue. The Financial Accounting Analyst is responsible for accurate and timely analytical reports, communication of financial performance to members of the leadership team and delivering strong customer service to both the finance leadership and the business units.
BASE SALARY: $70,000 - $75,000/annually
Primary Responsibilities/Tasks:

• Performs detailed reviews of actual revenue results and investigates variances to expected results, prepares required journal entries and provides explanations.
• Maintains financial security by adhering to internal controls.
• Assists with the development and implementation of standardized analytical tools and reporting as well as ad hoc reporting when needed.
• Works with other Revenue Recognition team members and leadership team on various projects as assigned.
• Provides information to management by assembling and summarizing data; preparing reports; making presentations of findings, analyses, and recommendations.
• Works to identify areas for improvement, form solutions, and implement process improvements.
• Develops relationships and provides support to finance leadership and staff at business units.
• Performs detailed reviews of proposed rate programs and contracts for compliance with company revenue recognition policies.

Required Competencies:

• Passion for results
• Strong communication at all levels
• Support multiple customers simultaneously
• Teamwork and team leadership
• Customer/client orientation
• Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• Financial analysis and compliance acumen

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work with internal and external stakeholders
• Experience in a consolidated financial environment
• Business degree in Accounting/Finance with 2+ years of accounting and financial analysis experience or comparable work experience
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Big picture perspective and ability to manage vision but also the ability to perform the detailed assignments as needed
• Knowledge of BPC a plus
• Demonstrated customer service
• Strong Excel skills

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