JR8403 - Staff Accountant

Accounting for CBS46/PeachtreeTV
Atlanta, Georgia

posted on January 22, 2020


job posting:

Meredith is looking for an Accountant to oversee the day-to-day general accounting for broadcasting stations within the hub. This position also compiles monthly financial statements and related monthly and quarterly reports. Essential Job Functions: 75%-Reviews and completes monthly closing process for compilation of station financial statement reporting and completion; performs balance sheet account reconciliation, prepares and inputs journal entries. Oversees accounting/business area functions to ensure adherence to station and corporate policies and departmental deadlines. 15%-Provides Regional Business Director with financial data for the monthly/quarterly financial reports and/or prepares monthly/quarterly financial reports. Assists Regional Business Director in the preparation of stations annual budget and strategic plan. 10%-Participates and/or leads special projects as required. Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications: All must be met to be considered. Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field, or equivalent training and/or experience. Experience: Minimum of 3 years general accounting required. General accounting experience at a broadcast television station preferred. Past experience with Oracle Hyperion, Wide Orbit, and Blackline preferred. Specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: • Ability to adhere to strict deadlines. • Must be adaptable and flexible with the ability to shift focus on new priorities. • Strong interpersonal skills. • Good verbal and written communication skills. • Must be self-motivated and be able to focus on tasks and projects with limited supervision. • Must be team oriented and have had past successful experience working in a team environment collaborating and providing support to peers and managers. • Must have good organizational and time management skills. • Must be able to handle confidential information and keep customer and company data confidential. Travel <5%


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expires on 02/21/2020