Staff Accountant

Chicago Sun-Times•Chicago, IL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Chicago Public Media is seeking a Staff Accountant to report to and assist the Accounting Manager in the preparation and maintenance of CPM’s financial records and transactions. This role serves as the primary liaison with CPM’s Corporate Sponsorship team, managing applied payments, invoicing, account aging review, and ad hoc reporting. The Staff Accountant will also contribute to grant reporting, regulatory and tax filings, and CPM’s annual financial audit.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting
Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
Experience using ERP financial systems
Ability to research FASB codification preferred
Ability to troubleshoot and research solutions to problems
Ability to manage projects in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrated budgeting, time management, and organizational skills
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
CPA or CPA candidate preferred

Responsibilities

Perform monthly close and related accounting processes and analysis (e.g., financial statement analysis, journal entries, reconciliation) in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
Analyzes and prepares monthly investment journal entries
Prepares and posts monthly amortization of prepaid expenses
Maintains fixed asset records and prepares and posts related journal entries for in-service placement and depreciation
Responsible for monthly revenue reclassification and reconciliation
Assist in the completion of the monthly financial statement close process
Prepare monthly balance sheets, income statements, and statements of cash flow
Prepare bank and balance sheet account reconciliations
Assist with the preparation and maintenance of the annual consolidated and individual departmental budgets and quarterly forecasts
Calculates and posts monthly Corporate Sponsorship commission and accruals
Acts as primary liaison with the Corporate Sponsorship team and is responsible for monthly invoicing, account aging review, and ad hoc support and reporting
Assists in grant reporting
Provides accounting support for CPM’s annual financial audit, tax filings, and regulatory reporting
Prepare budget-to-actual reports, perform variance analysis, and report significant issues to management
Work collaboratively within the team, across the department, and with individuals external to Chicago Public Media
Provide accounting support to management as requested
Other responsibilities include but are not limited to participation in special projects or ad hoc analysis as assigned