PMC: Senior Staff Accountant

Penske Media • Los Angeles, CA

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

Penske Media Corporation (PMC) is seeking a Senior Staff Accountant to join its Controllership team in West Los Angeles. Reporting to the Publication Controller, this role supports the Finance and Accounting team in maintaining the books and records of PMC’s publication brands. The position interacts with business teams across the organization and assists with account reconciliations, variance reporting, and other management requests.

The role includes preparing journal entries and reconciliations, analyzing monthly P&L variances, preparing audit materials and footnote disclosures, and assisting with financial close software administration. It also contributes to ad hoc projects, close optimization using generative AI tools, process improvements, and the documentation of departmental policies and procedures.

The role is based in West Los Angeles. Employees work onsite four days per week and remotely one day per week. The good-faith salary estimate is $80,000–$90,000 upon hire.

Requirements

• At least 4–5 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Fundamental knowledge of US GAAP.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to adhere to and meet internal and external deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• Working toward a CPA and/or public accounting experience.
• Media or publication industry experience.
• Previous experience with NetSuite, Coupa, and Blackline.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly journal entries and account reconciliations across financial statement areas, including revenue recognition, expenses, and intercompany allocations.
• Analyze monthly P&L variances and provide meaningful ongoing reporting to management.
• Prepare audit documentation and key footnote disclosures as requested.
• Assist with administration of financial close software tools, including NetSuite, Coupa, and Blackline.
• Contribute to ad hoc projects, especially close optimization using generative AI tools.
• Proactively identify and implement process improvements.
• Establish and document departmental policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Perform special projects and other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• PMC-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage with no employee paycheck contributions, for employees and their families.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare, dependent care, and commuter expenses.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Paid parental leave.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
• Company discounts and perks, including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, mortgage discounts, and other savings on wellness, lifestyle, and financial essentials.
• Flexible Vacation Policy.

What This Job Offers

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