Staff Accountant

Salem Media Group; Camarillo (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401k retirement plan

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Job summary

Salem Media Group in Camarillo, CA is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support key accounting and financial reporting functions across the organization. You will handle cash posting, reconciliations, and month-end close activities while tracking programmatic revenue performance.

The ideal candidate brings strong accounting fundamentals, analytical thinking, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of accounting experience, including journal entries and month-end close responsibilities.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field is required.
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting and financial reporting.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills required.
• Experience with accounting software and financial systems required.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritize effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• CPA or CPA candidate a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries as part of the monthly close process.
• Assist in preparing monthly financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Maintain and reconcile balance sheet accounts and roll forward schedules.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities, including financial analysis and reporting.
• Assist with quarterly and annual financial reporting requirements.
• Track programmatic revenue activity.
• Perform accounts receivable analysis and reporting.
• Maintain deferred revenue roll forwards and related reconciliations.
• Interface with station leadership during monthly closing processes.

Skills

Journal entries

Month-end close

Excel

Financial reporting

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting

Tools

Great Plains

Job description

Overview

Salem Media is seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Staff Accountant to support key accounting and financial reporting functions across the organization. This role will be responsible for cash posting, reconciliations, month-end close activities, financial reporting support, and tracking programmatic revenue performance.

The ideal candidate will bring strong accounting fundamentals, analytical thinking, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with operational leadership while contributing to the accuracy and integrity of company financial reporting.

• Must reside in California to be able to commute to our Camarillo office.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Accounting & Financial Reporting

• Prepare and post journal entries as part of the monthly close process
• Assist in preparing monthly financial statements and supporting schedules
• Maintain and reconcile balance sheet accounts and roll forward schedules
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities, including financial analysis and reporting
• Assist with quarterly and annual financial reporting requirements

Cash Posting & Revenue Tracking

• Process and post cash receipts and accounts receivable transactions
• Track, analyze, and report programmatic revenue activity
• Perform accounts receivable analysis and reporting
• Maintain deferred revenue roll forwards and related reconciliations
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial data and supporting documentation

General Ledger & Reconciliations

• Analyze general ledger activity and investigate variances or discrepancies
• Prepare account reconciliations and maintain supporting schedules
• Assist with fixed assets, intangibles, and property tax accounting as needed
• Support compliance with GAAP and internal accounting policies

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Interface with station leadership and internal departments during monthly closing processes
• Collaborate with accounting team members on special projects and process improvements
• Provide support for audits, reporting requests, and operational finance initiatives
• Assist management with additional accounting and finance responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of accounting experience, including journal entries and month-end close responsibilities
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field is required
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting and financial reporting
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills required
• Experience with accounting software and financial systems required
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritize effectively
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Great Plains accounting software
• Knowledge of GAAP and financial statement preparation
• Experience with fixed assets, deferred revenue, intangibles, and property taxes highly desirable
• CPA or CPA candidate a plus
• Media, broadcast, or multi-entity accounting experience a plus

Benefits

Why Join Salem Media?

• Join a collaborative accounting team supporting a nationally recognized multimedia company
• Gain exposure to diverse accounting functions across broadcast, digital, and media operations
• Opportunity to contribute to process improvements and operational efficiencies
• Work in an environment that values integrity, accountability, and professional growth
• Competitive pay structure based on experience
• Health, dental, vision and life insurance
• 401k retirement plan
• Paid holidays and vacation time

EEO Statement

Come see how Salem is DIFFERENT and why we’ve been certified as a "Great Place To Work" and as a "Best and Brightest" equal opportunity employer.

Compensation

$70k - $75k