Staff Accountant - Gdm; Gray Media Group

Staff Accountant - GDM (Gray Media Group)

Gray Media is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Staff Accountant to support the Digital Accounting Division. This role is responsible for a broad range of accounting functions, including journal entry preparation, account reconciliations, revenue recognition, expense reclassifications, intercompany accounting, and month-end close activities. The Staff Accountant will work cross-functionally with Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, corporate departments, and individual companies to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting across multiple companies and entities.

Work Environment & Additional Information:
This position operates within a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Collaboration with cross-functional teams including AR, AP, Corporate, Operations, Sales, and station-level accounting staff is essential. Some tasks are time-sensitive and have hard deadlines. The role supports multiple companies and entities simultaneously; strong multi-tasking ability is required.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Prepare and post a high volume of monthly journal entries including, but not limited to, revenue and expense allocations and reclassifications, and month-end accruals. Prepare month-end billing, balance, and maintain accounts receivable. Maintain positive vendor relationships and provide necessary support. Coordinate with AP team to address and clear outstanding items in a timely manner. Prepare and review monthly balance sheet reconciliations.

Maintain Fixed Assets. Calculate and post commissions and bonuses. Perform monthly variance reporting:
Budget vs. Forecast vs. Actuals. Collect and organize audit support monthly. Ensure all recurring and ad hoc tasks are completed within established close deadlines.

Qualifications/Requirements:

Required:

Bachelor's degree in accounting. Minimum 2 years of experience in corporate accounting. Strong understanding of GAAP and general ledger accounting principles. Proficiency in accounting systems (experience with TM1, Blackline, Wide Orbit, Concur or similar platforms preferred). Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Experience with expense management and reclassification workflows. Demonstrated ability to manage high-volume, recurring tasks across multiple entities. Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

Excellent organizational and time management skills; ability to meet strict deadlines.

Preferred:
Experience in media, broadcasting, or digital advertising industries. Familiarity with intercompany accounting and multi-entity environments. Experience with reconciliation and certification workflows. Exposure to commission calculation and accrual processes.

Gray Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Gray Media complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment at every location where the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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