Financial Accounting Analyst

Overview

This role provides relevant, accurate, and timely financial analysis and guidance to support Financial Shared Services—Advertising leadership and local business units. Responsibilities include monthly and quarterly review of GL-reported revenue, preparation of journal entries and variance analyses, year-end closings support, and ensuring adherence to internal controls and compliance requirements (including revenue recognition policy alignment).

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships and provide support to finance leadership and staff at business units.
• Perform detailed reviews of actual revenue results; investigate variances to expected results; prepare required journal entries; and provide explanations.
• Maintain financial security by adhering to internal controls.
• Review proposed rate programs and contracts for compliance with company revenue recognition policies.
• Provide information to management by assembling and summarizing data; preparing reports; and making presentations of findings, analyses, and recommendations.
• Assist in developing and implementing standardized analytical tools and reporting, and provide ad hoc reporting as needed.
• Collaborate with other Revenue Recognition team members and leadership on assigned projects.
• Identify areas for improvement, develop solutions, and implement process improvements.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Financial analysis and compliance acumen.
• Results-driven mindset.
• Customer/client orientation.
• Strong communication skills at all levels.
• Ability to support multiple customers simultaneously.
• Teamwork and team leadership.

Qualifications

• Business degree in Accounting/Finance with 2+ years of accounting and financial analysis experience, or comparable work experience.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience in a consolidated financial environment.
• Demonstrated customer service.
• Ability to manage both the big picture and detailed assignments as needed.
• Knowledge of BPC is a plus.

Compensation & Benefits

• Annualized base salary range: $55,000 to $62,000.
• Variable incentive compensation (including commissions) is not reflected in these figures and may be applicable depending on the role.
• Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, education level, location, and union representation, if applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The employer is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to applicants who require accommodation due to a disability or religion, as part of the employment application process.

Authorization to Work

Applicants must be authorized to work in the applicable location. Applications from outside these regions will be removed from the system after submission.