Staff Accountant

Griffin Media•Oklahoma City, OK

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Staff Accountant supports Griffin Media’s day-to-day accounting operations, maintains financial records, and prepares reports in compliance with GAAP. The role 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 work other hours or days to cover vacations, illnesses, or special projects and events. The role may be eligible for occasional remote work at the supervisor’s discretion. The position also includes driving an automobile for company business. Duties and responsibilities may change, and other job-related duties may be 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 successful 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 the physical and mental requirements of the job, including communicating verbally in English; reading computer monitor information; hearing detailed spoken word; remaining sedentary and traveling to the work location; performing manual dexterity tasks; analyzing data, concentrating, reasoning, and writing; performing under emotional stress; and lifting 10 pounds unaided.

Nice To Haves

One to three years of accounting experience.
Actively pursuing CPA certification.

Responsibilities

Maintain general ledger accounts and ensure transactions are recorded accurately and in accordance with GAAP.
Perform month-end and year-end close activities, including journal entries, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations.
Research and resolve accounting 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 external audits 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.