Senior Accountant

Horizon Media Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Paid holidays

Unlimited PTO

Mental health resources

Pet insurance

Childcare resources

Identity theft insurance

Fitness reimbursement

Job summary

Horizon Media Inc. is seeking a Senior Accountant to assist in the preparation of the company’s financial statements and to manage the month-end close for affiliate entities. You will report to the GL team and collaborate with FP&A to deliver accurate and timely reporting.

The role requires a strong grounding in GAAP, a Bachelor’s in Accounting, 4+ years of relevant experience, and proficiency with Excel and NetSuite. CPA is highly favorable, but not required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
• 4+ years of relevant accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and accounting principles.
• Proficiency with Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP) and NetSuite a strong plus.
• CPA or equivalent highly favorable, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly closing procedures for affiliate companies, including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Collaborate with FP&A to support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Prepare and communicate financial information to the FP&A and GL teams.
• Investigate accounting questions to ensure GAAP compliance.
• Support internal controls and process improvements.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

NetSuite

Excel

Job description

Job Summary

The Senior Accountant will assist in the preparation of the company’s financial statements and ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). The role will specifically focus on managing and executing the month‑end close processes for Horizon Media's affiliate companies. Reporting directly to the General Ledger (GL) team, the Senior Accountant will act as a crucial liaison, providing dedicated support and financial analysis to the Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team to ensure all deliverables and reporting requirements are met accurately and on time.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• 50% – Perform monthly closing procedures for affiliate companies, including preparation and review of journal entries, intercompany transactions, and profit and loss/balance sheet account reconciliations.


• 20% – Partner closely with the FP&A department to support budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis.


• 15% – Prepare, review, analyze, and communicate financial, accounting, and statistical information to the FP&A department and GL team.


• 5% – Investigate and research accounting questions related to internal and external reporting issues to ensure financial activity is recorded consistently with the Company’s policies and GAAP.


• 5% – Review assigned areas of responsibility for continuous process improvement and implement internal controls.


• 5% – Respond to ad‑hoc reporting, analysis, and special assignments as needed.

Knowledge and Skills Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required.


• 4+ years of relevant Accounting experience.


• Strong knowledge of Accounting principles and GAAP.


• Proficient in Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, etc.) and experience with NetSuite is a strong plus.


• Experience in the media industry or working with affiliate/subsidiary accounting is a plus but not a necessity.


• Detail‑oriented, can multi‑task and work under pressure in a fast‑paced environment.


• Solid communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with the FP&A team, the GL team, and all levels of management.


• Be proactive and self‑motivated with the ability to learn quickly.


• Complete tasks on a timely basis, keeping the team aware of the status of deliverables.


• CPA or equivalent highly favorable, but not required.

Physical Activity and Work Environment

Work hours are typically 9‑6, Mon‑Fri; some additional time may be required on evenings and weekends during close periods. Office environment requiring periods of sitting and operation of standard office equipment.

Salary Range

$80,000.00 – $95,000.00 (actual base salary may vary based on factors such as individual skill sets, experience, training, education, licensure/certifications, and qualifications for the role).

Benefits

Discretionary bonus and a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, company paid holidays and unlimited paid time off (PTO), mental health and wellness resources, pet insurance, childcare resources, identity theft insurance, fertility assistance programs, and fitness reimbursement.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Horizon Media is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.