Senior Financial Accountant

The Washington Post•Washington, DC

4d•$85,100 - $127,700•Onsite

About The Position

The Washington Post’s Finance Department is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join our Financial Accounting and Reporting team. This role is pivotal in ensuring the integrity of financial data that enables our leaders to make informed, strategic decisions. You will thrive here if you are adaptable to evolving business priorities, curious about the bigger picture, and eager to apply your accounting expertise to enhance processes and deliver high-quality results.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
At least 3 years of progressive experience in accounting or auditing.
Proven expertise in general ledger operations and financial reporting.
Proficient with data analytics platforms and data visualization tools (e.g., Alteryx, Power BI)
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, Power Pivot).
Strong written and verbal communication skills to prepare, present, and collaborate effectively.
Ability to prepare and analyze complex financial statements.
Demonstrated problem-solving skills with attention to detail and follow-through.
Strong time management skills with the ability to balance multiple priorities.

Nice To Haves

CPA or CA designation or CPA candidate.
Experience with Oracle, Hyperion Smartview, BlackLine, Salesforce, Bloomberg Tax and Accounting Fixed Assets, LeaseQuery, SAP, and Asana.

Responsibilities

Execute general ledger accounting functions, including journal entries, month-end and year-end close activities, and preparation of accurate financial statements.
Conduct detailed variance analyses for income statement and balance sheet accounts, identifying trends and insights for leadership.
Interpret and apply GAAP accounting standards in collaboration with Financial Accounting management, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
Develop and maintain clear, up-to-date process documentation for accounting procedures, outlining both task execution and business purpose.
Identify opportunities for automation, recommend innovative process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy, and utilize tools to build automations for your areas of responsibility.
Prepare documentation for annual financial statements, tax and compliance filings, and audit requirements.
Support interim and year-end audit cycles by providing timely, accurate data to internal and external auditors.
Lead or contribute to special projects, analyses, and ad hoc reporting requests.
Deliver excellent service to internal and external stakeholders, fostering collaborative relationships across departments.