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Accountant
The E.W. Scripps Company
Cincinnati, OH, United States
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Description
The E.W. Scripps Company, an enterprise media company, is seeking an Accountant. This position will give support to general accounting function and will provide subject matter expertise to outsource partners. This job will be located in Cincinnati, OH.
Key activities:
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations, standard journal entries, and monthly divisional reports per policy. Research and resolve balances on reconciliations.
• Perform variance analysis of actual results versus budget.
• Assist with day to day transaction processing, including payments to revenue partners.
• Oversee preparation of quarterly packets prepared for consolidation.
• Assist with standardizing accounting and workflow processes.
• Provide guidance to outsource provider and business units on policy and processes.
• Resolve/investigate business unit questions; provide support to director and seniors in resolving issues.
• Assist director with special projects.
Education & Experience/Certifications
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required.
• Minimum of 0 to 2 years cumulative experience including general accounting; account reconciliation, journal entries, fixed assets, and report generation required. Media industry experience a plus.
Skills & Abilities
• Well-honed problem-solving skills.
• Proven flexibility, initiative and self-reliance.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience with coordinating multiple projects and meeting deadlines.
• Proven ability to interact with various levels of staff and management.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook required; use of advanced functions such as macros a plus.
• Ability to work longer hours during monthly close.
• Knowledge of PeopleSoft or similar financial software is preferred.
The E.W. Scripps Company (NYSE: SSP) serves audiences and businesses through a growing portfolio of television, radio and national media brands. With 33 television stations, Scripps is one of the nation's largest independent TV station owners. Scripps runs an expanding collection of national journalism and content businesses, including Newsy, the next-generation national news network; podcast industry leader Midroll Media; and fast-growing national broadcast networks Bounce, Grit, Escape and Laff. Scripps produces original programming including "Pickler & Ben," runs an award-winning investigative reporting newsroom in Washington, D.C., and is the longtime steward of the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Founded in 1878, Scripps has held for decades to the motto, "Give light and the people will find their own way."
As an equal employment opportunity employer, The E.W. Scripps Company and its affiliates do not discriminate in its employment decisions on the basis on race, sex, sexual orientation, gender, color, religion, age, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, citizenship or national origin, and military membership or veteran status, or on any other basis which would be in violation of any applicable federal, state or local law. Furthermore, the company will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship for the company.
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