GL Accountant

Overview

This role is responsible for general ledger (GL) accounting activities related to payroll, withholdings, and benefits for assigned properties owned by the organization and Tribune Publishing Co.

Note: Although the position is remote, candidates must reside in Colorado or Ohio.

Responsibilities

• Prepare weekly, biweekly, and monthly journal entries and supporting schedules for assigned properties
• Prepare documentation for journal entries in the areas of payroll and benefits
• Enter journal entries into Oracle
• Complete reconciliations within the Oracle ARCS online reconciliation module
• Research and clear reconciling items from account reconciliations in a timely manner
• Respond to questions and inquiries from department heads, FP&A contacts, and publishers regarding financial results, including conducting related research
• Participate in monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close cycles

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 1–3 years of accounting experience, including account reconciliations and financial close cycles (monthly, quarterly, annual)
• Experience with multi-entity or intercompany accounting
• Strong understanding of financial statements and general ledger accounting principles
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, complex formulas, and multi-tabbed workbooks
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for collaborating across departments and with external vendors
• Strong problem-solving ability and comfort navigating less-standardized processes

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $62,500 - $65,000
• Pay is based on several factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, education, work experience, time in role, certifications, and more
• Eligible benefits may include:
  • Medical, dental, life and disability insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Paid time off and select paid holidays
  • (All benefits are based on eligibility)

Location

Remote, with candidate residency required in Colorado or Ohio.

Other Information

• Continuous recruitment until the position is filled
• Full pre-employment background check required as part of the selection process; candidate must be willing to submit and pass required checks

Equal Opportunity

The employer is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.