Staff Accountant - Financial Reporting

About the position

iHeartMedia, the number one audio company in America, is looking for a degreed accountant with 0 - 2 years of experience to assist in the preparation of our quarterly and annual SEC 10-Q / 10-K filings. The candidate would assist in the preparation of the Company's consolidated balance sheets, income statements, cash flows, and financial statement footnotes. The position is GAAP focused and will require the candidate to interact with both the Company's operational accounting staff and senior management.

Responsibilities

• Performs financial statement consolidations for company entities.
• Generates financial statements, account analysis and reporting in accordance with GAAP, SEC regulations and iHeartMedia policies.
• Provides documentation from accounting records in support of company audits.
• Researches and resolves balance sheet, income statement, and statement of cash flow inconsistencies.
• Reviews quarterly and annual draft SEC reporting (10-Qs / 10-Ks), traces financial results to supporting documentation, and provides feedback and support to the report preparers.
• Partners with operational accounting groups to identify and correct accounting issues related to operations.
• Prepares and records journal entries for stock-based compensation and corporate debt instruments.
• Provides guidance to operational accountants regarding equity investments, non-controlling interests, and other matters.
• May coordinate or actively participate in schedule preparation, requests for management reports and other general accounting related data requests required for internal and external reporting.
• Prepares various informational reports including governmental surveys and questionnaires.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Proficient in Excel and accounting software; ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Can identify problems and opportunities, gather relevant information and make effective decisions using sound judgment.
• Demonstrates strong customer service orientation.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills; sets goals, establishes priorities, utilizes available resources and plans work to meet deadlines and commitments.
• Optimal attention to detail and work standards.
• Functions well in a fast-paced working environment; can handle multiple projects and tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; can work and interact well with others at all levels, develop and maintain positive working relationships.
• Excellent communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

• 1-2 years in relevant accounting position a plus.
• CPA a plus.

Benefits

• Employer sponsored medical, dental and vision with a variety of coverage options.
• Company provided and supplemental life insurance.
• Paid vacation and sick time.
• Paid company holidays, including a floating holiday that enable our employees to celebrate the holiday of their choosing.
• A Spirit day to encourage and allow our employees to more easily volunteer in their community.
• A 401K plan.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no cost – services include telephonic counseling sessions, consultation on legal and financial matters, emotional well-being, family and caregiving.
• A range of additional voluntary programs, such as spending accounts, student loan refinancing, accident insurance and more!