Senior Accountant
Fox News has an exciting opportunity to be a Senior Accountant! This Senior Accountant role offers the opportunity to drive impactful month-end and quarter-end close processes, perform high-value financial analysis, and contribute to shaping best-in-class accounting policies. We're looking for a detail-oriented self-starter who thrives in fast-paced environments, communicates with clarity, and brings a collaborative mindset to every project.
A Snapshot Of Your Responsibilities:
- Accurate and efficient preparation of monthly and quarterly financial deliverables including, journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, statements of Cash Flows, Corporate Disclosure requirements
- Lead and monitor the month-end and quarter-end accounting close to ensure deadlines are met and all items are recorded
- Conduct financial analyses, including variance analysis and forecasting
- Review and approve monthly journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and ad hoc reporting
- Provide training and oversight of junior Accounting staff as needed
- Review accounting policies and processes; assist in research, development, and implementation of new or updated company policies
- Assist process owners in the documentation and testing of SOX controls
- Special projects and ad hoc requests as needed
- Drive company initiatives and lead projects
What You Will Need:
- 3+ years of general accounting experience and solid understanding of GAAP
- Bachelor's degree in accounting
- Full understanding and experience with general accounting, strong financial analysis skills
- Demonstrated proficiency in Excel
- Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
- Ability to work independently
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Knowledge of Blackline and Workday
- Familiarity with the media industry
- CPA, or CPA path
Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $92,000.00-100,000.00 annually. This role is also eligible for various benefits, including medical/dental/vision insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.