Senior Accountant

iHeartMedia

Job Summary:
As an Accountant, "crunching the numbers" can become monotonous and boring. If you're looking for an Accounting opportunity that allows you to have an impact on meaningful business decisions, iHeartMedia is looking for you. We need Accountants who are decision-makers, strategic partners, problem solvers, who have a strong desire to understand the "why". Job descriptions and resume buzzwords such as, "month-end close", "accounts payable", "accounts receivable", "journal entries", etc. only describe the output of what we do. It's how we do it that makes us, and you, unique. We aren't satisfied just checking the boxes and doing the job. We are a dynamic team of opportunity identifiers, change managers, life-long learners and we're seeking the same in you.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Manage month-end close process for assigned radio markets and consolidated division accounting activities in accordance with US GAAP and iHeartMedia policies. Responsibilities include:

• P&L analysis and general ledger account review
• Partner with market finance by providing information enabling them to make informed business decisions
• Reconcile, research, and proactively work to resolve balance sheet items at both a consolidated and individual market level
• Follow key controls to ensure SOX compliance
• Accounts payable review and approval
• Journal entry preparation

2. Uses appropriate systems and tools to input data, generate reports, conduct specialized research projects, prepare reconciliations for review, and respond to inquiries.

3. Understands full cycle accounting and ensures proper control, recording, and classification of financial transactions.

4. Identifies and escalates appropriate issues to management as needed.

5. Manages and participates in special projects or support tasks, as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting and 3-5+ years of relevant experience required
• Advanced Excel knowledge including understanding and using formulas and manipulating large sets of data
• Strong financial information systems experience preferred (COGNOS, NetSuite, Peoplesoft, etc.)

Other:

• Possess and demonstrate excellent organizational, interpersonal, facilitation, oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision, independently and/or as a member of a project team.
• Ability to multitask and to prioritize workload under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment - must escalate appropriate issues to management in a timely fashion.
• Must be detailed oriented - with strong attention to accuracy and problem-solving. "Following-up until resolved" skills are a must.
• Skills in Microsoft office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook, etc.)

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities required of individuals so classified. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job duties and responsibilities.

Location
San Antonio, TX: 20880 Stone Oak Parkway, 78258

Position Type
Regular

Benefits:

iHeartMedia's benefits offering is flexible and offers a variety of choices to meet the diverse needs of our changing workforce, including the following:

• Employer sponsored medical, dental and vision with a variety of coverage options
• Company provided and supplemental life insurance
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid company holidays, including a floating holiday that enable our employees to celebrate the holiday of their choosing
• A Spirit day to encourage and allow our employees to more easily volunteer in their community
• A 401K plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no cost - services include telephonic counseling sessions, consultation on legal and financial matters, emotional well-being, family and caregiving
• A range of additional voluntary programs, such as spending accounts, student loan refinancing, accident insurance and more!

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.

Some positions in certain divisions of the iHeartMedia family of companies are subject to mandatory vaccination requirements as a condition of employment. Candidates who have been offered employment for these positions at iHeartMedia, subject to applicable law, will be required to demonstrate they have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or qualify for a medical or religious accommodation from the vaccination requirement by their start date (which may be extended for such purposes). If the aforementioned requirements are not met, candidates who have accepted offers for such positions will have their offers rescinded and/or employment terminated in accordance with applicable law.

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