Senior Accountant

Cumulus Media New Holdings Inc. • Atlanta, GA

5h • Hybrid

About The Position

Cumulus Media | (Atlanta, GA) has an immediate, hybrid-remote opening for a Sr. Staff Accountant located at our corporate headquarters in Atlanta, GA. The Sr. Staff Accountant is responsible for supporting the Accounting Manager in carrying out the duties of the department. This position is also responsible for preparing journal entries, reconciliations, and detailed reports. The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal and excellent communication skills, written and verbal, as well as outstanding organizational skills.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field required.
• 3+ years accounting experience, with the month-end close processing experience highly preferred.
• Must be detail oriented, with good time management skills.
• Proven ability to handle confidential information.
• Able to work independently and manage workload – prioritizing job tasks to meet deadlines.
• Working knowledge/use of general ledger software helpful; experience with Great Plains and/or WideOrbit preferred.
• Regular use of high-intermediate Excel functions (pivot tables, Vlookups, formulas/macros) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure.
• Ensure an accurate and timely month-end, quarterly, and year-end financial close.
• Coordinate and execute all month-end close activities based on the close schedule.
• Assist the Accounting Manager and Director of Accounting with daily financial information requirements.
• Prepare and gather supporting documentation and explanations for monthly financial reporting, budgeting/forecasts, and analysis for Senior Management review and follow up on any open items.
• Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, supporting workpapers, accruals/re-classes, and variance analysis.
• Apply cash received and prepare subsequent Accounts Receivable reconciliations.
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements, budgets, and forecasts.
• Analyze location (Market) expenses, including comparisons to budget, and trend results.
• Respond to inquiries from Senior Management, internal and external auditors, regarding financial results and special reporting requests.
• Support Accounting Manager with special projects.
• Manage workload and prioritize job tasks to meet deadlines.
• Comply with corporate policies and procedures.
• Comply with US GAAP, COSO, and SOX in concert with our internal controls.
• Interface with management in various departments.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Focused, responsible and collaborative work environment with the ability, to ask “what if” and try innovative solutions
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance coverage
• 401K with company match
• Paid Vacation, Sick & Holiday time off
• Parental leave time off benefits, life insurance, disability insurance, wellness, and an employee referral bonus program

What This Job Offers

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