Financial Accounting Analyst

USA TODAY Co.

2d • $55,000 - $62,000 • Remote

About The Position

The Financial Accounting Analyst provides relevant, accurate, and timely financial analysis and guidance to Financial Shared Services–Advertising leadership and local business units. The role supports monthly and quarterly reviews of general ledger revenue, prepares journal entries and variance analyses, and assists with year-end closings. It also supports internal controls and compliance, including reviewing proposed rate programs and contracts for alignment with company policies and industry standards, and conducting multiple-element revenue analysis. The analyst prepares reports, communicates financial performance to leadership, provides customer service to finance leadership and business units, and contributes to analytical tools, reporting, and process improvements.

Requirements

• Business degree in Accounting or Finance with at least 2 years of accounting and financial analysis experience, or comparable work experience.
• Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Strong Excel skills.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for working with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience in a consolidated financial environment.
• Demonstrated customer service.
• Ability to support multiple customers simultaneously.
• Ability to manage the big-picture vision while also completing detailed assignments.
• Financial analysis and compliance acumen.
• Passion for results, customer/client orientation, strong communication at all levels, and teamwork and team leadership.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of BPC.

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships with and provide support to finance leadership and staff at business units.
• Review actual revenue results in detail, investigate variances from expected results, prepare required journal entries, and explain findings.
• Maintain financial security by adhering to internal controls.
• Review proposed rate programs and contracts for compliance with company revenue recognition policies.
• Assemble and summarize data, prepare reports, and present findings, analyses, and recommendations to management.
• Assist in developing and implementing standardized analytical tools and reporting, as well as ad hoc reporting when needed.
• Work with Revenue Recognition team members and leadership on assigned projects.
• Identify areas for improvement, develop solutions, and implement process improvements.

What This Job Offers

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