Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc

Accounting Manager

Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc$86K — $115K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
  • Five years' experience in accounting industry
  • Working knowledge of the general ledger, financial statements, budgets, and forecasts
  • Strong aptitude for accuracy and attention to detail
  • Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent teamwork and communication skills
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Advanced Excel skills required
  • Oracle knowledge preferred
  • Prior experience in digital marketing a plus

Responsibilities

  • Perform month-end close activities including journal entries and allocations
  • Prepare and distribute department expense analyses and budget variance reports
  • Conduct cost analyses and measure performance across various initiatives
  • Prepare monthly balance sheet account reconciliations
  • Maintain accounting processes and files for different revenue streams
  • Develop quarterly forecasts and annual budgets for the company
  • Support invoice coding and coordinate with Accounts Payable for expense recording

Benefits

  • Retirement plan participation
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • 15 paid vacation days
  • 2 paid personal days
  • 9 paid holidays
  • 40 hours of paid sick leave
  • Parental leave
  • Employee stock purchase plan
Full Job Description
Job Description

Sinclair is seeking an individual to provide accounting and finance support to Digital Remedy. Digital Remedy is a performance marketing and technology company that provides cross-channel solutions for brands and agencies, focusing on delivering specific business outcomes like sales or website visits, not just vanity metrics. It offers services such as media planning, activation, execution, campaign optimization, and analytics, leveraging technology to improve results. Reporting to the Controller, the Accounting Manager contributes to the overall success of the division by performing essential accounting activity, including, but not limited to:
  • Performing essential duties for month end close (journal entries, allocations, accruals, etc.)
  • Monthly preparation and distribution of department expense analyses and completion of budget/forecast to actual variances.
  • Prepare cost analyses and measure performance for various verticals and initiatives.
  • Prepare monthly balance sheet account reconciliations.
  • Create and maintain accounting processes and files for Digital Remedy's various revenue streams.
  • Prepare quarterly forecasts and annual budgets for a 2+ year span.
  • Perform in-depth analyses and modeling for existing and upcoming revenue streams.
  • Assist with coding invoices, and coordinate with Accounts Payable and outside vendors to ensure expenses are recorded and paid accurately and timely.
  • Provide excellent customer service and maintain effective communication with dept heads and corporate department heads by responding to requests in a timely manner.
  • Other duties and ad hoc projects as assigned.

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
  • Five years' experience in accounting industry
  • Working knowledge of the general ledger, financial statements, budgets, and forecasts
  • Strong aptitude for accuracy and attention to detail
  • Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, professional environment
  • Desire and ability to work in a team environment and communicate well with others
  • Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Advanced Excel skills required
  • Oracle Knowledge preferred
  • Prior Digital experience a plus

Sinclair is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by virtue of an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

About Sinclair:

Sinclair, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports. The Company owns, operates and/or provides services to 178 television stations in 81 markets affiliated with all major broadcast networks; owns Tennis Channel, the premium destination for tennis enthusiasts; multicast networks CHARGE, Comet, ROAR and The Nest. Sinclair's AMP Media produces a growing portfolio of digital content and original podcasts. Additional information about Sinclair can be found at www.sbgi.net.

About the Team

The life-blood of our organization is our people. We have a compelling story, a goal-oriented culture, and we take really good care of people. How good? Here is a glimpse: great benefits, open-door policy, upward mobility and a strong desire to see you succeed. Ready to be part of a winning team? Let's talk.

The base salary compensation range for this role is $86,000 to $115,000 Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidate's relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location. Full time positions are eligible for benefits that include participation in a retirement plan, life and disability insurance, health, dental and vision plans, flexible spending accounts, 15 paid vacation days, 2 paid personal days, 9 paid holidays, 40 hours of paid sick leave, parental leave, and employee stock purchase plan.

About Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc

Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is a diversified media company and leading provider of local sports and news. The company owns and operates television stations across the United States, providing local news, sports, and other programming. Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. also owns a variety of digital media assets, including websites, mobile apps, and streaming services. The company was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Hunt Valley, Maryland.
Learn more about Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc
Size
11,500 employees
Market Cap
$1 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$2.4 billion
Founded
1986
5 Year Trend
+18.5%
Revenue
$5.9 billion
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