As of December 13, 2023
Job Listing: STAFF ACCOUNTANT
Job Description:
- Learn and understand the Revenue/Accounts Receivable process (sales order input, credit approval, credit research, collections, and cash applications) in a TV station.
- Train in WideOrbit—Broadcast TV’s platform for recording sales, applying payments, and keeping track of accounts receivable and aging.
- Reconcile Accounts Receivable to subsidiary aging detail.
- Calculate Bad Debt Reserve and DSOs.
- Prepare Sales Commissions (station Account Executives & Rep. Firm)
- Prepare Bank Reconciliations accurately identifying discrepancies.
- Record and amortize Prepaids.
- Update Fixed Asset records, CIP, PIS, and reconcile subsidiary ledgers.
- Reconcile Employee Benefit Elections to Invoice Billing
- Maintain a high level of accuracy in all duties and tasks. Be able to perform self-checks to identify errors before submitting final work product.
- Ensure financial transactions are performed in compliance with accounting principles and company policies.
- Prepare journal entries utilizing adequate data/supporting documentation.
- Review historical information and forecast trends.
- Review actuals and compare them to budget and/or prior periods. Explain significant variances between actuals and budget and research detail of recorded transactions.
- Gather supporting documentation for internal and external audit processes.
- Propose solutions to resolve accounting discrepancies and/or suggest new or updated policies and processes to improve efficiencies.
- Provide administrative support including filing, copying, emails, and phone calls.
- Assist in special projects or research as needed.
Skills & Working Environment:
- Knowledge and understanding of Debits and Credits is key.
- Communicate effectively. Deliver accurate results in your work product.
- Demonstrate effective organizational and time management skills with respect to deadlines. Stay focused on the job at hand.
- Work independently with minimal supervision and/or in collaboration with other team members. Self-motivator.
- Ability to multi-task and work under pressure.
- Exercise good judgment and planning skills. Work ahead. Take advantage of down time to prepare/fulfill future tasks so that the workload does not accumulate at the end of the month.
- Strong customer service skills required.
- Possess good verbal & written communication skills.
- During Month-end and Quarter-end accounting closings as well as preparation of Annual Budgets and Special Projects, the goal is to meet deadlines or complete the project in an accurate and timely fashion. Therefore, additional hours will be necessary.
Education/Training:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required. Must present proof of degree.
- Proficiency in Excel and accounting software packages.
- 3+ years of general accounting experience; Strong analysis skills.
- Media/broadcast industry familiarity is a strong plus.
- Some supervisory experience is also preferred.
***All of the essential functions of this position are not necessarily described in this posting. The Staff Accountant will be required to follow any other job-related duties required by the Company.
***We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age gender, marital status, disability, matriculation or political affiliation. Any offer of employment is conditioned on successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen, investigative background check, employment/education verifications and reference checks. A valid driver’s license is required.
WPLG, Inc. requires that all newly hired employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by the first day of employment, to the extent permitted by applicable law, unless you qualify for an accommodation, or as otherwise allowed by law.
Please follow link below to apply for Staff Accountant Position:
https://us232.dayforcehcm.com/CandidatePortal/en-US/wplg/Posting/View/7996
WPLG/TV
3401 W. Hallandale Beach Blvd.
Pembroke Park, FL 33023
No phone calls please.