Financial Accountant/Analyst

USA TODAY Co.

1d • $45,000 - $55,000 • Remote

About The Position

USA TODAY Co., Inc. is a diversified media company with expansive reach at the national and local level dedicated to empowering and enriching communities. We seek to inspire, inform, and connect audiences as a sustainable, growth focused media and digital marketing solutions company. Through our trusted brands, including the USA TODAY NETWORK, comprised of the national publication, USA TODAY, and local media organizations, including our network of local properties, in the United States, and Newsquest, a wholly-owned subsidiary operating in the United Kingdom, we provide essential journalism, local content, and digital experiences to audiences and businesses. We deliver high-quality, trusted content with a commitment to balanced, unbiased journalism, where and when consumers want to engage. Our digital marketing solutions brand, LocaliQ, supports small and medium-sized businesses with innovative digital marketing products and solutions. USA TODAY Co. open roles are featured on various external job boards. When applying to a position at USA TODAY Co., you should be completing an application on USA TODAY Co. Careers via Dayforce. Job postings directing you to complete an application on other external sites may not be valid. To connect with us, visit www.usatodayco.com The Financial Accountant is responsible for providing relevant, accurate, and timely financial analysis and guidance in support of the Financial Shared Services leadership as well as our local business units. The Financial Accountant provides direct support that includes, but is not limited to, monthly and quarterly reviews of the GL, preparation of journal entries, P&L variance analysis, and year-end closings. The Financial Accountant also ensures adherence to internal controls and other compliance requirements. The Financial Accountant is responsible for providing accurate and timely analytical reports, communicating financial performance to members of the leadership team, and delivering strong customer service to both the finance leadership and the business units.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• Financial analysis and compliance acumen
• Passion for results
• Customer/client orientation
• Strong communication at all levels
• Support multiple customers simultaneously
• Teamwork and team leadership
• Business degree in Accounting/Finance with 2+ years of accounting and financial analysis experience or comparable work experience
• Strong Excel skills
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work with internal and external stakeholders
• Experience in a consolidated financial environment
• Demonstrated customer service
• Big picture perspective and ability to manage vision but also the ability to perform the detailed assignments as needed

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of BPC a plus

Responsibilities

• Develops relationships and provides support to finance leadership and staff at business units.
• Performs detailed reviews of revenue and expense results and investigates variances to expected results, prepares required journal entries, and provides explanations.
• Maintains financial security by adhering to internal controls.
• Provides information to management by assembling and summarizing data; preparing reports; making presentations of findings, analyses, and recommendations.
• Assists with the development and implementation of standardized analytical tools and reporting as well as ad hoc reporting when needed.
• Works with other team members and leadership team on various projects as assigned.
• Works to identify areas for improvement, form solutions, and implement process improvements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level