Staff Accountant

CUMULUS MEDIA | (Atlanta, GA) has an immediate, hybrid-remote opening for a Staff Accountant located at our corporate headquarters in Atlanta, GA and supports the Accounting Manager in carrying out the duties of the department. The Staff Accountant is responsible for preparing journal entries, reconciliations, and detailed reports for our radio station markets. The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal and excellent communication skills, written and verbal, as well as outstanding organizational skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure.
• Ensure an accurate and timely month-end, quarterly, and year-end financial close.

• Assist the Accounting Manager and Director of Accounting with daily financial information requirements.

• Prepare and gather supporting documentation and explanations for monthly financial reporting,budgeting/forecasts and analysis for Senior Management review and follow up on any open items.
• Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, supporting workpapers, accruals/reclasses, and variance analysis.
• Apply cash received and prepare subsequent Accounts Receivable reconciliations.
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements, budgets, and forecasts.
• Comply with US GAAP, COSO, and SOX in concert with internal controls.
• Interface with management in various departments.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in accounting or related field required.
• 1-3 years of accounting experience, with the month-end close processing experience preferred.
• Must be detail oriented with good time management skills.
• Proven ability to handle confidential information.
• Able to work independently and manage workload – prioritizing job tasks to meet deadlines.
• Working knowledge/use of general ledger software helpful; experience with Great Plains and/or Wide Orbit preferred.
• Regular use of high-intermediate Excel functions (pivot tables, Vlookups, formulas/macros) preferred.

What we offer:

• Competitive pay
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance coverage
• 401K with company match to plan for the long-term
• Paid Vacation, Sick & Holiday time off
• Focused, responsible and collaborative work environment with the ability, to ask “what if” and try innovative solutions
• Parental leave time off benefits, life insurance, disability insurance, wellness, and an employee referral bonus program.

For immediate consideration, please visit https://cumulusmedia.jobs.net/

For more information about CUMULUS MEDIA, visit our website at: https://www.cumulusmedia.com/

CUMULUS MEDIA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).