Revenue-Focused Financial Accounting Analyst

Gannett Co; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Gannett Co. is seeking a Financial Accounting Analyst to provide timely financial analysis and guidance in support of Financial Shared Services-Advertising and local business units.

You will review GL revenue, prepare journal entries, analyze variances, and ensure internal controls meet policy standards. You will collaborate with leadership to deliver analytical reports, communicate performance, and develop standardized tools and ad hoc reporting.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develops relationships and provides support to finance leadership and staff at business units.
• Performs detailed reviews of actual revenue results and investigates variances to expected results, prepares journal entries, and provides explanations.
• Maintains financial security by adhering to internal controls.
• Performs detailed reviews of proposed rate programs and contracts for compliance with company revenue recognition policies.
• Provides information to management by assembling and summarizing data; preparing reports; making presentations of findings, analyses, and recommendations.
• 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.
• Works to identify areas for improvement, form solutions, and implement process improvements.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial analysis

Communication

Customer focus

Teamwork & leadership

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Excel

BPC

Job description

Gannett Co. is seeking a Financial Accounting Analyst to provide timely financial analysis and guidance in support of Financial Shared Services-Advertising and local business units.

You will review GL revenue, prepare journal entries, analyze variances, and ensure internal controls meet policy standards. You will collaborate with leadership to deliver analytical reports, communicate performance, and develop standardized tools and ad hoc reporting.