Staff Accountant

Lee Enterprises, Incorporated • Davenport, IA

49d • $53,000 - $56,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Staff Accountant is responsible for supporting various accounting and financial activities across the organization. This includes general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, accounts payable coding and approvals, expense reporting oversight and financial statement review. The role requires an individual who is detail-oriented and capable of performing financial analysis while supporting month-end closing processes.

Requirements

• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel with basic ability to create pivot tables and reports
• This is a hybrid position
• Ability to communicate effectively across all departments
• Degree in Accounting or Finance required
• Microsoft Office experience required

Nice To Haves

• Blackline and Concur software experience a plus
• Experience with SAAS revenue recognition a plus

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries and analysis for general ledger accounts
• Monthly reconciliation of assigned balance sheet accounts
• Support company expense reporting system; including report review, journal entry uploads, administrative support to users
• Review accounts payable invoice coding for accuracy
• Assist with new vendor set up and approvals
• Review and code miscellaneous cash payments
• Communicate with local staff to assist with various accounting tasks
• Prepare and review monthly financial statements

Benefits

• Lee Enterprises offers competitive wages in a dynamic, interesting work environment with career growth opportunities.
• We offer an extensive benefit program that can be personalized to your needs.
• Our benefit program includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, company provided life insurance and supplemental life insurance.
• Options also include health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, and transit/parking accounts.
• In addition, we offer a 401K retirement plan with company match.
• Employees are eligible for 7 recognized company paid holidays each year.
• We also offer a generous flexible time off policy to allow employee to balance personal life and work.
• This includes paid parental leave for new parents.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Publishing Industries
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees