Senior Financial Accountant

The Washington Post•Washington, DC

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Join the future of news We’re on a mission to deliver riveting storytelling for all of America. At The Washington Post, you’ll help reinvent news. Our work is driven by a deep investigative spirit and enhanced by innovation to bring audiences closer to the stories that matter most. About Our Team The Washington Post is powered by the passion and talent of our people. It takes all of us to reinvent news. Beyond our award-winning Newsroom and Opinions teams, we work across many departments, including Brand & Events, Communications, Customer Care, Engineering & Product, Finance, Human Resources, Legal, Marketing & Advertising, Print Operations, and Sales. Why This Role Matters 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. What Motivates You You take pride in producing accurate, high-quality financial information that supports strategic decision-making. You have a keen eye for detail and maintain efficiency without sacrificing accuracy. You adapt quickly to shifting priorities and balance speed with precision in your daily work. You enjoy applying your technical accounting knowledge to complex scenarios, researching new guidance, and finding practical solutions. You are energized by opportunities to improve processes, introduce automation, and drive innovation. You appreciate working independently while providing timely updates, managing competing priorities, and collaborating with stakeholders across the organization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
At least 5 years of progressive experience in accounting, finance, or auditing.
Proven expertise in general ledger operations and financial reporting.
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 Alteryx, Oracle, Hyperion Smartview, BlackLine, Salesforce, Bloomberg Tax and Accounting Leases & Fixed Assets, and SAP.

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 schedules and supporting data 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.