Accounting Manager

Smart Justice California; Des Moines (IA); Remote; USD 75,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media company is seeking a Business Manager to oversee financial reporting and accounting compliance. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and significant experience with financial systems, including payroll and accounting. This remote position offers a salary range between $75,400 and $95,400, along with comprehensive benefits designed to support employee well-being and growth.

Benefits

Retirement plans

Health and dental plans

Flexible spending accounts

Employee stock purchase plans

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required.
• Experience with payroll and General Ledger duties necessary.
• Understanding of Sarbanes-Oxley and GAAP reporting guidelines is important.

Responsibilities

• Assist with routine financial reporting and general accounting functions.
• Support Human Resources in Accounting matters and recruitment.
• Advise on budget compliance and payroll processing.

Skills

Advanced Excel skills

Accounting

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics or related field

Tools

ERP systems like Oracle or SAP

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Are you a 'stickler' for balance? We think that's great! In fact, that is what we value most about you - we are looking for someone who holds the team accountable down to the very last penny. If you are someone who knows the value of documentation when it comes to approval processes and budget spends, then this Business Manager position might be the position for you! The Business Manager duties are governed by Company 'best practices' and Federal compliance procedures.

While no day is the same, a day in the life of a Business Manager might look like this:

1. Assist leadership with routine financial reporting
2. Complete general accounting functions for the location/station
3. Serve as the subject matter expert and resource for accounting matters such as Sarbanes-Oxley, Company 'best practices,' and GAAP reporting guidelines
4. Support Human Resources in matters related to the Accounting department, including recruitment, hiring, employee relations, benefits & leave administration, personnel records, and related Company 'best practices'
5. Process and occasionally troubleshoot the team's biweekly payroll
6. Advise and strategize with team leaders to ensure budget compliance
7. Provide support to the regional controller as needed

Preferred background and qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics, Business, or related field
• Experience with payroll and General Ledger duties
• Advanced Excel skills, including VLOOKUP, functions, conditional formatting, pivot tables/charts, formulas, and familiarity with VBA & Macros
• Experience collaborating across departments on projects
• Experience in accounting, payroll, personnel, and employment matters
• Understanding of confidentiality in financial and HR matters
• Experience with ERP systems such as Oracle or SAP
• Experience in the broadcast industry is a plus

Additional details:

This is a remote position.

EEO AND INCLUSIVITY:

Sinclair is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

The salary range for this role is $75,400 to $95,400, determined by experience, skills, certifications, and location. Full-time employees are eligible for benefits including retirement plans, insurance, health and dental plans, flexible spending accounts, leave benefits, and employee stock purchase plans.

ABOUT US

Sinclair, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports. We own and operate numerous television stations, networks, and digital platforms, delivering content across multiple platforms including over-the-air, cable, and streaming services.

ABOUT THE TEAM

Our people are our strength. We foster a goal-oriented culture, offer great benefits, and support your growth and success. Join us and be part of a winning team!