Staff Accountant - Revenue

Position Overview:

Responsible for billing, revenue recognition, reporting, account reconciliations and adjustment preparation and processing for multiple revenue streams, which may include but not necessarily be limited to: Television Advertising, Radio, and Subscription Services.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Prepare, review and process billing details for assigned revenue streams to assure billing accuracy, and to verify the balances interface into the financial reporting system properly.
• Prepare and ensure final invoices are sent to customers.
• Manage AR through the initiation of the billing adjustment process. Prepare and present for appropriate approvals revenue adjustments, credit/debit memos, and refunds.
• Within the appropriate subsidiary or the financial reporting system, process properly documented and approved customer billing adjustments, debit and credit memos and refunds.
• Ensure balances interface from subsidiary system into the financial reporting system properly.
• Timely submissions of adjusting journal entries to manager for review and posting to general ledger.
• Preparation of analysis and reports for Accounting and other departments as assigned.
• Participate in various internal and external departmental focus groups (i.e. Collections, Cable Audit, Marketing Support, Billing Requirements, Advertising Effectiveness, etc.).
• Act as the record keeper for various meetings and prepare meeting minutes in a timely manner.
• Timely & accurate preparation of balance sheet account reconciliations and clearing of reconciling items per established deadlines to ensure the integrity of the financial statements.
• Participate in month-end closing activities to include preparing journal entries, revenue packages, revenue summary data, and variance analysis.
• Maintain a great working relationship within the Accounting department and with other departments by providing prompt feedback and support.
• Continuous review of existing processes & procedures and provide feedback on areas in need of improvement.
• Provide support to the Accounting department as requested including but not limited to audit Assistance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting.
• Detail oriented, able to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Able to communicate effectively, both verbally and written.
• Ability to problem solve, analytical, and have organized thinking.
• Ability to work with people at all levels within the organization.
• Works well with others and enjoys a team environment.
• Ability to take ownership of processes and work independently.
• NetSuite ERP and WideOrbit experience is a plus.