Senior Accountant

Job Description

Job Summary

The Senior Accountant will assist in the preparation of the company’s financial statements and ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). This role will specifically focus on managing and executing the month-end close processes for Horizon Media's affiliate companies. Reporting directly to the General Ledger (GL) team, the Senior Accountant will also act as a crucial liaison, providing dedicated support and financial analysis to the Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team to ensure all deliverables and reporting requirements are met accurately and on time.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• 50% - Perform monthly closing procedures for affiliate companies, including the preparation and review of journal entries, intercompany transactions, and profit and loss/balance sheet account reconciliations.
• 20% - Partner closely with the FP&A department to support budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis.
• 15% - Prepare, review, analyze, and communicate financial, accounting, and statistical information to FP&A department and the GL team.
• 5% - Investigate and research accounting questions related to internal and external reporting issues to ensure financial activity is recorded consistently with the Company’s policies and GAAP.
• 5% - Review assigned areas of responsibility for continuous process improvement and implement internal controls.
• 5% - Respond to ad-hoc reporting, analysis, and special assignments as needed.

Knowledge and Skills Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required
• 4+ years of experience of relevant Accounting experience
• Strong knowledge of Accounting principles and GAAP
• Proficient in Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, etc.) and experience with NetSuite is a strong plus.
• Experience in the media industry or working with affiliate/subsidiary accounting is a plus but not a necessity.
• Detailed oriented and can multi-task and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Solid communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with the FP&A team, the GL team, and all levels of management.
• Be proactive and self-motivated with the ability to learn quickly
• Complete tasks on a timely basis, keeping the team aware of the status of deliverables

Certificates, Licenses and Registrations

• CPA or equivalent highly favorable, but not required

Physical Activity and Work Environment

• Work hours are typically 9-6, Mon-Fri; some additional time may be required on evenings and weekends during close periods. Office environment requiring periods of sitting and operation of standard office equipment.

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The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

Horizon Media is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.  We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

Salary Range

A successful applicant’s actual base salary may vary based on factors such as individual’s skill sets, experience, training, education,  licensure/certifications, and qualifications for the role.  As an organization, we take an aptitude and competency-based hiring approach.  We provide a competitive total rewards package including a discretionary bonus and a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, company paid holidays and unlimited paid time off (PTO), mental health and wellness resources, pet insurance, childcare resources, identity theft insurance, fertility assistance programs, and fitness reimbursement.