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Staff Accountant I, News Accounting Job Description

 

 

 

 

Job Summary:

The Staff Accountant I, News Accounting will review and monitor the accounting records for both domestic and international business units and assigned cost centers to ensure reasonableness and compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) as well as corporate policies and procedures. 

Job Description:

The Staff Accountant I, News Accounting will perform all or some of the following Job description:

  • Prepare complex journal entries

  • Compile and review allocations for various News business units

  • Prepare accruals and variance analyses for month-end close

  • Complete balance sheet reconciliations

  • Review and approve accounts payable transactions

  • Assist in the preparation of quarterly and annual financial packages

  • Resolve accounting issues/discrepancies, regular interaction with clients and completing ad hoc analyses.

Minimum Requirements / Knowledge / Skill For Staff Accountant I, News Accounting Job

  • Detail oriented and self-motivated

  • Accounting experience

  • Working knowledge of allocations based accounting

  • Ability to work independently yet be team oriented

  • Ability to work under a deadline driven environment

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills

  • Strong computer skills (MS office-excel).

Minimum Education Requirements / Certification / Licensure For Staff Accountant I, News Accounting Job

  • Bachelors or masters degree in accounting
  • CPA certification or actively pursing one. 

     

 

 

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