ACCOUNTING MANAGER - (REMOTE) - SHARED SERVICES

Gray Television

$75K — $95K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Montgomery, AL
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of accounting experience; degree in Accounting or related field essential; CPA certification preferred
  • Strong technical and analytical skills are a must
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills for conveying technical information to non-financial staff
  • Proficiency in Excel and other applicable software tools is necessary
  • Exceptional organizational skills to handle multiple projects and competing deadlines
  • Ability to thrive independently in a fast-paced working environment

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with General Managers and department heads to forecast weekly revenues and expenses
  • Input forecasting data into IBM Planning Analytics for precise tracking
  • Address Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable issues with station and Shared Services staff
  • Review and approve all Accounts Payable invoices and new vendor requests
  • Provide financial oversight for capital projects at the station
  • Conduct month-end close by preparing and inputting journal entries for various markets
  • Compile and oversee Sales Commissions for Media Executives at the station
  • Prepare and analyze financial statements, budgets, forecasts, and other financial data for each market
  • Develop and prepare the Annual Budget for each market
  • Support the creation, execution, and compliance of accounting policies and procedures

Benefits

  • Work with a collaborative and supportive team environment
  • Engage with multiple stations, broadening experience and exposure within the industry
  • Opportunity to influence and implement accounting processes
  • Hands-on role in budget preparation and financial oversight
  • Access to advanced financial tools like IBM Planning Analytics
  • Potential for personal and professional growth within the company
  • Enjoy a drug-free workplace with a positive organizational culture
Full Job Description
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 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 station on all capital projects
* Prepares and inputs all journal entries for month-end close for each market
* Prepares Sales Commissions for station Media Executives
* Prepares, monitors, reviews, and analyzes financial statements, budget, forecast, 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 organizational 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, 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.)

Shared Services-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company

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