Accounting Manager

Summary:

The General Ledger Manager is responsible for ensuring all general ledger and financial close activities are completed timely and accurately for the MNG properties managed in the Shared Services Center, as well as ensuring all payroll activity is recorded timely and accurately for MediaNews Group and Tribune Company. Working in Oracle and its respective reporting tools (EPM), this role handles all activities related to preparing and recording journal entries, maintaining sufficient backup documentation, and account reconciliation. Additionally, this position will be assigned the financial statement responsibilities for one or more newspaper properties and all payroll activity, supervise other staff, and serve as a key communication link with assigned properties' FP&A contacts. This position may also be responsible for tracking newsprint inventory and calculating expense.

Although this is a remote position, candidates must reside in Colorado or Ohio.

What you will do:

• Supervise the General Ledger Team within the Shared Services Center to ensure all financial close activities are completed in a timely and accurate manner in accordance with GAAP
• Review and post journal entries and review and approve payroll journal entries and reconciliations
• For assigned properties, prepare monthly journal entries and supporting schedules, ensuring proper approvals have been received
• Prepare documentation for journal entries in the following areas: ad revenue, interactive revenue, circulation revenue, circulation expenses, advertising expenses, newsprint expenses, payroll expenses, benefits expenses, and allocations
• Enter journal entries into Oracle
• Obtain appropriate authorization from properties for journal entries requiring approval
• Complete quarterly reporting requirements for Internal Control Questionnaires and Representation Letters
• Participate in quarterly close calls and respond to PAR questions from the Corporate Accounting Team
• Support the Senior Director of Accounting with special projects and reporting
• Release P&L details to department heads at field locations
• Respond to questions and inquiries from department heads, FP&A contacts, and publishers regarding financial results, and perform related research
• Assist FP&A resources with variance analyses and Day 7 reports
• Review account reconciliations
• Perform newsprint analyst tasks: tracking inventory orders, receipts, and invoicing
• Complete the inventory roll-forward to calculate newsprint expense and generate the related journal entry
• Perform bad debt analysis and record bad debt expense
• Provide customer service to key contacts at field locations and the corporate office
• Identify areas for process improvement and increased efficiency
• Hire, train, and manage the General Ledger Team
• Actively participate in the future expansion of Shared Services

What you will bring:

• Knowledge of accounting processes and internal controls
• Strong knowledge and application of GAAP
• Experience executing the financial statement close
• Ability to read and comprehend written instructions (including process, policy, and procedure manuals), correspondence, and financial documents
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to present organized technical information via email to clients
• Capable of solving practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• High degree of self-initiative
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure
• Strong attention to detail
• Proven team collaboration skills
• Demonstrated leadership and team development skills
• Customer-focused approach
• Ability to communicate technical problems to appropriate IT staff for troubleshooting and resolution
• The minimum education required to be considered for this position is a bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, math or related field of study; prefer a bachelor’s degree in accounting and a combination of college education and experience to enable successful performance in all aspects of the position
• Advanced Excel proficiency, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and the ability to build reconciliations and roll-forward schedules
• Knowledge of automated accounting systems (Oracle system preferred) and business intelligence and reporting systems (EPM)
• 5+ years of related General Ledger accounting experience required (5–7+ years preferred)
• 2–3 years of supervisory experience required
• 8–10 years of overall business experience preferred

Benefits and Compensation:

The salary range is $80,000 - $85,000 + potential annual bonus (OTE $88,000 - $93,500). Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to geographic location, education, work experience, time in role, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, the Company offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, 401k, as well as paid time off and select paid holidays (all benefits are based on eligibility). Please click the following link for more detailed information: www.mymedianewsgroup.com

Who we are:

At MediaNews Group, our employees are our greatest asset. MediaNews Group (MNG) was established in 1985 and has over 4,000 employees nationwide including subsidiaries and other corporate affiliates. There are more than 100 different brands within our portfolio. In addition to our print products, we are a client-centric digital organization that brings scale, precision, and sophistication to digital marketing. Leveraging the belief that people matter as much as technology, our suite of products, including Adtaxi, helps advertisers solve complex marketing challenges with custom, performance-driven solutions. Readers turn to us for all the news and information that matters to them nationwide. Adtaxi is an exclusive program with the ability to reach 196M or 95% of the U.S. wired population that was established in 2010. Learn more at www.medianewsgroup.com.

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EEO Statement:

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

How To Apply:

• Please submit an online application along with your resume for this position here.
  

Closing Date:

• Continuous recruitment until the position is filled

Conditions of Employment:

• A full pre-employment background check will be conducted as part of the selection process. Must be willing to submit and pass the necessary required checks

About Us

We are people first. Our people are our differentiator. Together, we are reinventing an industry. Transforming the future of media we pride ourselves on sharing engaging stories that inform, inspire, and connect with readers across a diverse collection of trusted local media brands. MediaNews Group is a leader in local, multi-platform news and information, distinguished by its award-winning, original content and high quality, diversified portfolio of local media assets. We offer local news and information web sites and mobile apps offering rich multimedia experiences across the nation.

MediaNews Group, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.