STAFF ACCOUNTANT - SHARED SERVICES

GRAY MEDIA; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Gray Media is seeking a Staff Accountant to support Shared Services Accounting across multiple station locations. You will prepare journal entries, forecasts, code AP invoices, review expenses, and assist with monthly close and reconciliations.

The ideal candidate has an accounting degree, strong math and computer skills, excellent Excel proficiency, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment with superior communication and organization.

Qualifications

• Must have accounting experience.
• Accounting degree required.
• Strong math and computer skills.
• Proficiency in Excel.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the accounting duties for one or more station locations.
• Prepare and post journal entries.
• Prepare forecasting and budgeting data.
• Code and review AP invoices.
• Review and approve expense reports.
• Prepare monthly reconciliations.
• Complete the monthly close process.
• Support audit requests and various accounting projects.

Skills

Strong math skills

Independent worker

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Education

Accounting or related degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

Today, we are a growing multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. We are the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 117 full-power television markets that collectively reach approximately 37% of US television households. The portfolio includes 80 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second highest-rated television station in average all-day ratings across 116 of such markets that were measured by Nielsen in 2025. We also own the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 46 markets and Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Our additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.

About Shared Services:

Shared Services Accounting handles the accounting functions for all Gray-owned and operated TV stations.

The Staff Accountant is responsible for providing Accounting and Administrative services to Shared Services Accounting personnel and assisting with various accounting projects.

Job Summary/Description:

The Staff Accountant is responsible for providing Accounting and Administrative services to Shared Services Accounting personnel and assisting with various accounting projects.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assisting with the accounting duties for one or more station locations
• Preparing and posting journal entries
• Preparing forecasting and budgeting data
• Coding and reviewing AP invoices
• Reviewing and approving expense reports
• Preparing monthly reconciliations
• Completing the monthly close process
• Working with group invoices, music and network fees, and other service agreements
• Cross-training with other accounting members for backup purposes
• Assisting with various accounting projects & analysis
• Supporting the audit request process by pulling requested documentation as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Must have previous Accounting experience
• Accounting or related degree required
• Must possess strong math and computer skills
• Proficiency in Excel
• A working knowledge of accounting functions
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Shared Services-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company

Additional Info:

Gray Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Gray Media complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment at every location where the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Gray Media expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with Gray’s employees' ability to perform their job duties may result in discipline, up to and including discharge.

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