Senior Accountant

MediaNews Group; Colorado; Remote; USD 72,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

MediaNews Group is seeking a Senior Accountant for a remote position requiring expertise in GL activities, journal entries, and account reconciliation. This key role includes collaboration with FP&A contacts and requires strong accounting knowledge, especially in automated systems. Candidates must possess at least a Bachelor's degree in a related field and have experience in General Ledger tasks.

Benefits

Medical, dental, life and disability insurance

401k

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Qualifications

• 3 years of related General Ledger and/or business experience required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of automated accounting systems (Oracle preferred).
• Ability to maintain calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly journal entries and supporting schedules.
• Responsible for month-end close for assigned business units.
• Research and clear reconciling items from account reconciliations.

Skills

Accounting process and controls knowledge

Excel spreadsheets

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Math or related field

Tools

Oracle

JDEdwards

Business Intelligence systems

Job description

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Summary

MediaNews Group is seeking a Senior Accountant to join our team! This position is responsible for all GL activities related to recording journal entries for the assigned properties, including monthly account reconciliation of assigned accounts. This position is a key communication link with assigned Properties FP&A contacts.

• This is a remote role but you must reside in Ohio or Colorado.
  
  

Summary

MediaNews Group is seeking a Senior Accountant to join our team! This position is responsible for all GL activities related to recording journal entries for the assigned properties, including monthly account reconciliation of assigned accounts. This position is a key communication link with assigned Properties FP&A contacts.

• This is a remote role but you must reside in Ohio or Colorado.
  
  

What You Will Do

• For assigned Properties, prepare monthly journal entries and supporting schedules; ensure proper approvals have been received
• This position will be responsible for month-end close for their assigned business units, including all account reconciliations
• Prepare documentation for journal entries in the following areas: ad revenue, interactive revenue, circulation revenue, circulation expenses, advertising expenses, newsprint expenses, payroll expenses, benefits expenses and allocations
• Ensure all journal entries and supporting documentation is scanned into the ImageNow system for long term storage and routing, when needed, to the properties
• Enter the journal entries into Oracle
• Upload journal entries received from the local property
• Research and clear reconciling items from account reconciliations
• Complete reconciliations within Oracle ARCS on-line reconciliation module
• Field questions/inquiries from department heads, FP&A contacts, and Publishers regarding financial results and perform research activities
• Complete account reconciliations
• Assist FP&A resources with variance analyses and Day 7 reports
• Bad debt analysis and book bad debt expense
• Generate BPC reports as requested
• Provide customer service to key contacts at field locations
  
  

What You Will Bring

• Accounting process and controls knowledge
• Ability to read and comprehend written instructions (including process, policy and procedures manuals), correspondence and financial documents
• Demonstrated ability to create Excel spreadsheets using formulas as needed
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Self-initiative, strong attention to detail, team collaboration skills, and strong focus on customers
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to maintain calm under pressure
• Ability to attend work on-site during normal business hours to process secure financial transactions
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Math or related field of study
• Demonstrated knowledge of automated accounting systems (JDEdwards and/or Oracle system preferred), Business Intelligence systems (Hyperion, Essbase, BPC), and image systems
• 3 years of related General Ledger and/or business experience required
• Proficient at 10-key
  
  

Benefits And Compensation

The salary range is $72,000 - $75,000. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to geographic location, education, work experience, time in role, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, the Company offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, 401k, as well as paid time off and select paid holidays (all benefits are based on eligibility). Please click the following link for more detailed information: http://www.mybensite.com/mng

Who We Are

At MediaNews Group, our employees are our greatest asset. MediaNews Group (MNG) was established in 1985 and has over 4,000 employees nationwide including subsidiaries and other corporate affiliates. There are more than 100 different brands within our portfolio. In addition to our print products, we are a client-centric digital organization that brings scale, precision, and sophistication to digital marketing. Leveraging the belief that people matter as much as technology, our suite of products, including Adtaxi, helps advertisers solve complex marketing challenges with custom, performance-driven solutions. Readers turn to us for all the news and information that matters to them nationwide. Adtaxi is an exclusive program with the ability to reach 196M or 95% of the U.S. wired population that was established in 2010. Learn more at www.medianewsgroup.com.

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EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

How To Apply

• Please submit an online application along with your resume for this position here: https://myworkdaycenter.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/MNG/job/Willoughby-Ohio/Senior-Accountant_R2457
  
  

Closing Date

• Continuous recruitment until the position is filled
  
  

Conditions Of Employment

• A full pre-employment background check will be conducted as part of the selection process. Must be willing to submit and pass the necessary required checks
  
  

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Book and Periodical Publishing

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