Staff Accountant - Remote | Wfh

The audio industry is on fire – from podcasting and streaming to smart speakers and live radio – and it’s never been a more exciting time to join and grow with one of the country’s largest and most sophisticated audio companies.
We are a leading audio-first media and entertainment company delivering premium content to over a quarter billion people every month — wherever and whenever they want it. We engage listeners with high-quality local programming through 405 owned-and-operated stations across 86 markets; deliver nationally-syndicated sports, news, talk, and entertainment programming from iconic brands including the NFL, the NCAA, the Masters, CNN, the AP, the Academy of Country Music Awards, and many other world-class partners across nearly 7,300 affiliated stations through our network, the largest audio network in America; and inspire listeners through our rapidly growing network of original podcasts that are smart, entertaining and thought-provoking. We provide advertisers with personal connections, local impact and national reach through broadcast and on-demand digital, mobile, social, and voice-activated platforms, as well as integrated digital marketing services, powerful influencers, full-service audio solutions, industry-leading research and insights, and live event experiences. We are the only audio media company to provide marketers with local and national advertising performance guarantees.
Location: Atlanta, GA (Remote)
We have an immediate hybrid-remote opening for a Staff Accountant located at our corporate headquarters in Atlanta. As a Staff Accountant, you will be responsible for supporting the Accounting Manager in carrying out the duties of the department. This position involves preparing journal entries, reconciliations, and detailed reports. We are looking for a candidate who possesses strong interpersonal and excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, as well as outstanding organizational skills.
Responsibilities
Maintain a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure.
Ensure an accurate and timely month-end, quarterly, and year-end financial close.
Coordinate and execute all month-end close activities based on the close schedule.
Assist the Accounting Manager and Director of Accounting with daily financial information requirements.
Prepare and gather supporting documentation and explanations for monthly financial reporting, budgeting/forecasts, and analysis for Senior Management review and follow up on any open items.
Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, supporting workpapers, accruals/re-classes, and variance analysis.
Apply cash received and prepare subsequent Accounts Receivable reconciliations.
Assist in the preparation of financial statements, budgets, and forecasts.
Analyze location (Market) expenses, including comparisons to budget, and trend results.
Respond to inquiries from Senior Management, internal and external auditors, regarding financial results and special reporting requests.
Support Accounting Manager with special projects.
Manage workload and prioritize job tasks to meet deadlines.
Comply with corporate policies and procedures.
Comply with US GAAP, COSO, and SOX in concert with our internal controls.
Interface with management in various departments.
Other duties, as assigned.
Qualifications
Job Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field required.
1-3 years accounting experience, with the month-end close processing experience preferred.
Must be detail oriented - knowledge of US GAAP required; exposure to SOX compliance and auditing preferred.
Proven ability to handle confidential information.
Able to work independently and manage workload – prioritizing job tasks to meet deadlines with good time management skills.
Working knowledge/use of general ledger and accounts receivable software helpful; experience with Great Plains and/or WideOrbit preferred.
Regular use of high-intermediate Excel functions (pivot tables, VLOOKUP's, formulas/macros) helpful and highly preferred.
What We Offer
Competitive pay.
Focused, responsible and collaborative work environment with the ability to ask, “what if” and try innovative solutions.
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance coverage.
401K with Company match.
Paid Vacation & Holidays.
For immediate consideration, please visit our website for more information.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
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Job Snapshot
Employee Type: Full-Time
Location: Atlanta, GA (Remote)
Job Type: Accounting, Media - Journalism - Newspaper
Experience: Not Specified
Date Posted: 07/12/2023
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $ 40,000.00 180,000.00 Per Year