STAFF ACCOUNTANT - GDM (GRAY MEDIA GROUP)
About The Position
Gray Media is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Staff Accountant to support the Digital Accounting Division. This role is responsible for a broad range of accounting functions, including journal entry preparation, account reconciliations, revenue recognition, expense reclassifications, intercompany accounting, and month-end close activities. The Staff Accountant will work cross-functionally with Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, corporate departments, and individual companies to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting across multiple companies and entities. This position operates within a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Collaboration with cross-functional teams including AR, AP, Corporate, Operations, Sales, and station-level accounting staff is essential. Some tasks are time-sensitive and have hard deadlines. The role supports multiple companies and entities simultaneously; strong multi-tasking ability is required.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting
- Minimum 2 years of experience in corporate accounting
- Strong understanding of GAAP and general ledger accounting principles
- Proficiency in accounting systems (experience with TM1, Blackline, Wide Orbit, Concur or similar platforms preferred)
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Experience with expense management and reclassification workflows
- Demonstrated ability to manage high-volume, recurring tasks across multiple entities
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
- Excellent organizational and time management skills; ability to meet strict deadlines
Nice To Haves
- Experience in media, broadcasting, or digital advertising industries
- Familiarity with intercompany accounting and multi-entity environments
- Experience with reconciliation and certification workflows
- Exposure to commission calculation and accrual processes
Responsibilities
- Prepare and post a high volume of monthly journal entries including, but not limited to, revenue and expense allocations and reclassifications, and month-end accruals
- Prepare month-end billing, balance, and maintain accounts receivable
- Maintain positive vendor relationships and provide necessary support
- Coordinate with AP team to address and clear outstanding items in a timely manner
- Prepare and review monthly balance sheet reconciliations
- Maintain Fixed Assets
- Calculate and post commissions and bonuses
- Perform monthly variance reporting: Budget vs. Forecast vs. Actuals
- Collect and organize audit support monthly
- Ensure all recurring and ad hoc tasks are completed within established close deadlines
Benefits
- Comprehensive Medical(Rx), Dental and Vision Coverage
- Health Savings Account with Company contributions
- Flexible Spending Account
- Employer-paid life and disability benefits
- Paid parental leave benefits
- Adoption and Surrogacy Benefits
- 401(k) Plan, including matching and profit-sharing contributions
- Employee Assistance Program
- Voluntary benefits, including Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and supplemental life insurance coverage
- Paid Time Off, including Relocation PTO
- Focus on Caring
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
