Corporate Senior Accountant

Summary:

The Corporate Senior Accountant/Financial Analyst reports to the Assistant Controller. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, Financial Review and Consolidations, Month End Close, general ledger accountability, financial reporting and review, fixed assets and other special projects as assigned.

Responsibilities:

• Highly collaborative with the ability to work in a team environment
• Adept in the management of change, with the ability to diagnose problems, build relationships internally and externally and implement solutions
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse operations, accounting and finance teams, foster positive and cooperative relationships within and outside the organization.
• Strong systems and software skills including implementations and administration
• Credible, ethical, full disclosure and clean financial history
• Understands the ethical standards of a CPA
• Confidentiality on strategic business decisions
• Operates at the highest level of professionalism and personal integrity
• Conscientious about timeliness of assignments and quality of work product
• Possess exceptional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, including ability to articulate recommendations in a concise and timely manner
• Responsive team player with ability to quickly prioritize and able to handle multiple tasks and maintain control and order
• Motivated, self-starter, strong work ethic
• Task and goal oriented and capable of functioning in a corporate setting

Month End Financials

• Participate in month-end close activities including the preparation and review of Headquarters’ journal entries, and bank reconciliation.
• Review monthly balance sheet reconciliations and ensure that general ledger accounts are reconciled with resolution to reconciling items.
• P&L variance analysis review through collecting, analyzing, and follow through on outstanding issues.
• Preparation of Cash Flow statements
• Preparation of Monthly consolidated Accounts Receivable Analysis.
• Accounts Payable Invoice and Check Review
• Reconcile intercompany accounts and post intercompany adjustment journal entries.
• Consolidation and Review of Property Tax Accruals/Reconciliations

Fixed Assets

• Collect & Review Fixed Asset Packages from Markets/Stations
• Prepare Capital Expenditures Report
• Post New Items To Fixed Asset Software (FAS)
• Manage Fixed Asset Deletions, Transfers and Capitalizations
• Generate and Record Monthly Depreciation
• Reconcile Fixed Asset Software To General Ledger
• Preparation and Filing of Business Property Tax Statements
• Statement of Values for Insurance Renewal
• Maintain and Update Physical Locations for all entities

Miscellaneous

• Group Insurance Billing Reconciliation
• Music Royalties Administration & Reconciliation
• Unclaimed Property Management
• Managers’ Bonus
• GAAP Research
• Operational Support to Markets
• Operating Lease & Contracts Management
• Assists in Corporate Projects and other monthly reporting requirements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree with emphasis in Accounting/Finance or Business Administration
• 3-5 years of relevant experience required
• MBA or CPA certification is a plus
• Thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Media Industry experience preferred, but not required.
• Ability to function as a team player
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite including strong Excel skills required
• Strong analytical, accounting, computer skills
• Accuracy and attention to detail in daily work and other projects
• Ability to meet communicated schedules and deadlines
• Ability to maintain good working relationships with co-workers and vendors
• Excellent verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Motivated, self-starter, strong work ethic
• Adaptable and collaborative mindset