Supervisor, FMA, Accounting

Dow Jones & Company•Princeton, FL

18h•$100,000 - $125,000•Hybrid

About The Position

You will assist with the month-end closing of the income statement, balance sheet and cash flow. You will report to the Manager, FMA, Accounting in our hybrid model at our New Jersey office. You Will: Income Statement Assist with Acquisitions accounting including designing of new processes. Be the Co-owner of Newsprint accounting for both owned plant locations and contract print. Revenue recognition accounting includes knowledge of existing systems as well as assistance with new system integration related to the BRIM project. Ensure expenses are properly recognized and accrued if necessary. Work with the business and the Financial Planning and Analysis team to prepare monthly variances to budget and prior year for the current period, quarter and year to date. Participate in monthly closing meetings to discuss variances and ensure that the results are complete. Handle Journal entry calculations for accruals for monthly closing. Do Monthly Journal entry review. Handle Ad hoc analyses. Balance Sheet Complete monthly reconciliations for select balance sheet accounts including investigation of any differences. Partner with other departments to provide insight into remaining balances and to clear any open items over 2 months old. Monthly balance sheet reconciliation review. Cash Flow Provide cash flow support for associated area, as part of the monthly cash flow actuals and forecasting process. Other Role also includes special projects to support management. Skills needed would include analytical, communication, the ability to embrace change, and a strong desire to learn.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting, or equivalent experience, and 5+ years of relevant experience preferred.
Experience managing multiple priorities and tight deadlines.
Experience with a general ledger system required.
Proficiency with Excel (can maintain complex spreadsheets), Word, and PowerPoint.
Skills needed would include analytical, communication, the ability to embrace change, and a strong desire to learn.

Nice To Haves

SAP and Analytics for Office (Preferred).
Public Accounting background (Preferred).

Responsibilities

Assist with the month-end closing of the income statement, balance sheet and cash flow.
Assist with Acquisitions accounting including designing of new processes.
Be the Co-owner of Newsprint accounting for both owned plant locations and contract print.
Revenue recognition accounting includes knowledge of existing systems as well as assistance with new system integration related to the BRIM project.
Ensure expenses are properly recognized and accrued if necessary.
Work with the business and the Financial Planning and Analysis team to prepare monthly variances to budget and prior year for the current period, quarter and year to date.
Participate in monthly closing meetings to discuss variances and ensure that the results are complete.
Handle Journal entry calculations for accruals for monthly closing.
Do Monthly Journal entry review.
Handle Ad hoc analyses.
Complete monthly reconciliations for select balance sheet accounts including investigation of any differences.
Partner with other departments to provide insight into remaining balances and to clear any open items over 2 months old.
Monthly balance sheet reconciliation review.
Provide cash flow support for associated area, as part of the monthly cash flow actuals and forecasting process.
Role also includes special projects to support management.