ACCOUNTING MANAGER - WCTV (SHARED SERVICES) at FOX Carolina News

Tallahassee, Florida, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

29 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Journal Entries, Balance Sheet Account Reconciliations, Financial Statements, Fixed Asset Reporting, Financial Analysis, Budget Preparation, Revenue Forecasting, Expense Forecasting, IBM Planning Analytics, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Capital Projects, Sales Commissions, Accounting Policies, Analytical Skills, Communication Skills

Industry

Broadcast Media Production and Distribution

Description

About Gray Media: Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, formally known as Gray Television, Inc. The company is the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 television markets that collectively reach approximately 36 percent of US television households. The portfolio includes 77 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second-highest-rated television station, as well as the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 45 markets totaling nearly 1.5 million Hispanic TV Households. The company also owns Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Gray's additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios. About Shared Services: Shared Services Accounting handles the accounting functions for all Gray-owned and operated TV stations. Job Summary/Description: The Accounting Manager will act as a business partner and will oversee the financial operations of multiple television stations. Duties will include preparation of journal entries, balance sheet account reconciliations, financial statements, fixed asset reporting, financial analysis, and annual budget preparation. Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: * Works with the station General Manager and department heads on weekly revenue and expense forecasting * Inputs Forecast information into IBM Planning Analytics * Works with station staff and Shared Services staff on AR and AP issues * Reviews and approves all Accounts Payable invoices and New Vendors * Works with the station on all capital projects * Prepares and inputs all journal entries for the month-end close for each market * Prepares Sales Commissions for station Media Executives * Prepares, monitors, reviews, and analyzes financial statements, budgets, forecasts, and other financial data for each market * Prepares Annual Budget for each market * Assists with the development, implementation, and enforcement of proper accounting methods, policies & procedures Qualifications/Requirements: * Must have previous accounting experience; Accounting or related degree required; CPA preferred * Qualified applicants must have strong technical & analytical skills * Must have the ability to effectively communicate technical information to non-financial users with excellent verbal and written communication skills * Must possess strong computer skills for a variety of computer applications, including proficiency in Excel * Must have excellent organization skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines * Must have the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people, go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings [https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings], you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on "apply now", upload your resume, cover letter, and references (Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal.) WCTV (Shared Services)-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company Additional Info: Gray Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Gray Media complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Gray Media expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Gray’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Responsibilities

The Accounting Manager will serve as a business partner overseeing the financial operations for multiple television stations, including preparing journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial statements. Key duties involve working with station management on weekly revenue and expense forecasting and managing month-end close processes for each market.