Accounting Manager - (Remote) Wctv (Shared Services)

Gray Media•Tallahassee, FL

2d•Remote

About The Position

Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, formally known as Gray Television, Inc. The company is the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 television markets that collectively reach approximately 36 percent of US television households. The portfolio includes 77 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second-highest-rated television station, as well as the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 45 markets totaling nearly 1.5 million Hispanic TV Households. The company also owns Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Gray's 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. Job Summary/Description: The Accounting Manager will act as a business partner and will oversee the financial operations of multiple television stations. Duties will include preparation of journal entries, balance sheet account reconciliations, financial statements, fixed asset reporting, financial analysis, and annual budget preparation.

Requirements

Must have previous accounting experience
Accounting or related degree required
CPA preferred
Qualified applicants must have strong technical & analytical skills
Must have the ability to effectively communicate technical information to non-financial users with excellent verbal and written communication skills
Must possess strong computer skills for a variety of computer applications, including proficiency in Excel
Must have excellent organization skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
Must have the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

Works with the station General Manager and department heads on weekly revenue and expense forecasting
Inputs Forecast information into IBM Planning Analytics
Works with station staff and Shared Services staff on AR and AP issues
Reviews and approves all Accounts Payable invoices and New Vendors
Works with the station on all capital projects
Prepares and inputs all journal entries for the month-end close for each market
Prepares Sales Commissions for station Media Executives
Prepares, monitors, reviews, and analyzes financial statements, budgets, forecasts, and other financial data for each market
Prepares Annual Budget for each market
Assists with the development, implementation, and enforcement of proper accounting methods, policies & procedures