Staff Accountant

Media Source LLC

3h•Remote

About The Position

Media Source, home to Junior Library Guild, The Horn Book, Library Journal, School Library Journal and AKJ Education, is seeking a Staff Accountant to join their Accounting/Finance team. This is a fully remote opportunity where the Staff Accountant will play a key role in maintaining a strong internal control environment, focusing on accounts payable processes, supporting the month-end close, and assisting with the annual audit. The role offers the chance to work alongside a collaborative and supportive Finance team, leverage technology and automation to enhance processes, and engage in meaningful financial analysis to drive business decisions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance or equivalent work experience in accounting.
Strong understanding of internal control structure and operation.
Intermediate to Advanced level in MS Excel.
Deadline driven and detail oriented with ability to multi-task and work independently.
A strong natural curiosity about technology and processes.
Consistent drive for process improvements, paired with a commitment to effective problem solving to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
Recognize the importance of maintaining the confidentiality of sensitive company information.

Nice To Haves

2 years’ experience in accounting preferred but not required.
Multi-state sales tax experience is preferred.
Experience with SAP B1 preferred.

Responsibilities

Execute monthly accounting close procedures including journal entry postings in a timely and accurate manner.
Accounts payable processes will account for 30-50% of workday.
Reconcile balance sheet accounts.
Work beside all areas of accounting including AP, AR, and Collections to problem solve and establish best practices.
Assist with and prepare regular state and local sales tax filings.
Support the annual financial audit with external audit team.
Analyze account variance details.
Utilize technology tools to design and automate processes across the business.
Ensure data integrity and accurate reporting of operational results.
Identify cost reduction opportunities, margin improvement initiatives, inventory management, and return on investment analysis to ensure that initiatives are measured, managed, and achieved.
Perform various ad hoc duties and analyses for special projects.