Staff Accountant

Griffin Media•Oklahoma City, OK

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Staff Accountant at Griffin Media supports day-to-day accounting operations, maintains financial records, and prepares reports in compliance with GAAP. The position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and collaboration across departments in a fast-paced media environment. It reports directly to the Statewide Accounting Manager. This is a full-time position primarily working 40 hours per week. The employee may occasionally be asked to work other hours or days to cover vacations, illnesses, or special projects and events. Remote work may be permitted on occasion at the supervisor’s discretion. The role may include driving an automobile for company business and performing other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Thorough knowledge of accounting principles, methods, and practices.
Ability to participate in and facilitate the success of cross-functional teams.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of budgets, personnel matters, company strategies, and other sensitive information.
Ability to complete tasks independently with a high level of ownership.
Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including spreadsheet creation and editing, pivot tables, data manipulation and analysis, and formula creation; ability to learn new systems.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
Ability to recognize when outside help is needed and to analyze and resolve problems independently.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Must have, or be able to obtain, a valid Oklahoma driver’s license and have a driving record acceptable to the company.
Ability to perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Ability to verbally communicate in English, read computer monitor information, hear detailed spoken words, remain sedentary and travel to the work location, perform manual dexterity tasks with hands and fingers, analyze data, concentrate, reason and write, perform under emotional stress, and lift 10 pounds unaided.

Nice To Haves

Actively pursuing CPA certification; company support is available for continued professional development.
1–3 years of accounting experience preferred.
Humble, team-first approach, including sharing successes and giving and receiving constructive criticism.
Strong work ethic, drive, and willingness to take initiative.
Interpersonal awareness in interactions and relationships.
Positive attitude and focus on opportunities.
Sense of urgency in responding and taking action.

Responsibilities

Maintain general ledger accounts and accurately record transactions in accordance with GAAP.
Perform month-end and year-end close activities, including journal entries, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations; research and resolve discrepancies.
Support accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, including timely invoicing, payments, and collections.
Assist with budgets, forecasts, and expense monitoring to support financial planning and analysis.
Support the external audit by preparing schedules, documentation, and explanations.
Identify opportunities for process improvements and contribute to implementing accounting best practices.
Work with the Statewide Accounting Manager and other team members to support department goals.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned, including driving an automobile for company business.