Staff Accountant

Sinclair is seeking an individual to provide accounting and finance support to Sinclair Digital. Reporting to the Assistant Controller of Sinclair Digital, the Staff Accountant contributes to the overall success of the division by performing essential accounting activity, including, but not limited to:

• Performing essential duties for month end close (journal entries, allocations, accruals, etc.)
• Monthly preparation and distribution of department expense analyses and completion of budget/forecast to actual variances
• Prepare cost analyses and measure performance for various verticals and initiatives.
• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations and Blackline recs
• Budgeting and forecasting for assigned entities
• Companywide station allocations
• Assist with coding invoices, and coordinate with Accounts Payable and outside vendors to ensure expenses are recorded and paid accurately and timely
• Provide excellent customer service and maintain effective communication with station personnel and corporate department heads by responding to requests in a timely manner
• Other duties and ad hoc projects assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
• 1-2 years' experience in accounting industry
• Working knowledge of the general ledger, financial statements, budgets and forecasts
• Strong aptitude for accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, professional environment
• Desire and ability to work in a team environment and communicate well with others
• Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Advanced Excel skills required
• Oracle and Blackline experience a plus

This position has the potential to be remote, but being located in Las Vegas is preferred.

Sinclair Digital group is focused on bringing the most engaging content to web, mobile and over-the-top broadcasting to audiences all over the country! Our success is the result of extraordinary employees and an exemplary management team who believe in a vision and are dedicated to ensuring a great future for our employees. Whether you are an industry veteran or just starting out, you can find it at Sinclair! We are advancing the world of Broadcasting, and we want YOU to join our winning team!

Sinclair is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by virtue of an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

About Us

Sinclair, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports. The Company owns, operates and/or provides services to 185 television stations in 86 markets affiliated with all the major broadcast networks; and owns Tennis Channel and multicast networks Comet, CHARGE!, TBD., and The Nest. Sinclair's content is delivered via multiple platforms, including over-the-air, multi-channel video program distributors, and the nation's largest streaming aggregator of local news content, NewsON. The Company regularly uses its website as a key source of Company information which can be accessed at www.sbgi.net.

About the Team

The life-blood of our organization is our people. We have a compelling story, a goal-oriented culture, and we take really good care of people. How good? Here is a glimpse: great benefits, open door policy, upward mobility and a strong desire to see you succeed. Ready to be part of a winning team? Let's talk.

The base salary compensation range for this role is $65,000 to $75,000. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidates' relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location. Full time positions are eligible for benefits that include participation in a retirement plan, life and disability insurance, health, dental and vision plans, flexible spending accounts, sick leave, vacation time, personal time, parental leave and employee stock purchase plan.