Senior Accounting Analyst
About The Position
The New York Times' Accounting team is seeking a Senior Accounting Analyst with knowledge of contract and transaction review. The role determines and documents appropriate accounting treatment under generally accepted accounting principles, analyzes data to validate recorded transactions, and presents useful insights. This hybrid position is based at the New York headquarters, with an expectation of being in the office three days per week, and reports to the Senior Accounting Manager. The analyst participates in month-end close activities, including preparing journal entries and balance sheet account reconciliations. The role also recommends, documents, and implements processes for the proper accounting of revenue and expense contracts. Collaboration with business partners supports communication, understanding of new contracts and products, process improvement, and accurate accounting and reporting.
Requirements
- Degree in Accounting or Finance.
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
- At least 3 years of accounting experience.
- Knowledge of technical accounting pronouncements and standards, including GAAP and FASB.
- Advanced Excel skills, such as macros.
- Experience communicating across multiple partners and working cross-functionally, including understanding goals and translating them into transactional and reporting impacts.
- Experience analyzing and summarizing complex financial data clearly.
Nice To Haves
- Experience using Workday.
- Demonstrated passion for news, media, and journalism.
Responsibilities
- Review customer contracts and other transactions and ensure and document appropriate accounting under ASC 606 or other relevant accounting standards.
- Query, mine, and report on data sets, using data analytics tools to validate and support recorded transactions.
- Research accounting questions related to internal and external reporting to help ensure complete and accurate financial results consistent with company policies and accounting guidelines.
- Compile information requested by external auditors.
- Support the Sarbanes-Oxley program by participating in quarterly and annual assessments, testing, review, and remediation of test exceptions.
- Participate in month-end close, including preparing journal entries and balance sheet account reconciliations.
- Recommend, document, and implement processes that facilitate proper accounting of revenue and expense contracts.
- Collaborate with partners to learn about new contracts and products, improve processes, and ensure accurate accounting and reporting.
- Support and understand the value of journalistic independence and demonstrate commitment to the mission to seek the truth and help people understand the world.
Benefits
- Potential eligibility for variable pay, such as an annual bonus and restricted stock, depending on role.
- Medical benefits.
- Dental benefits.
- Vision benefits.
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
- Company-matching 401(k) plan.
- Employee stock purchase plan.
- Paid vacation.
- Paid sick days.
- Paid parental leave.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Professional development programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
