Senior Accountant

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.
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

The annual salary range is $65,000-$68,000. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, time in role, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, MediaNews Group offers a comprehensive benefits package, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
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.
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.
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