Staff Accountant, Sales & Marketing

Overview

Work locations:
Flexible model with remote, hybrid or in-office options where applicable. Office locations include New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Stamford, CT. Eligible states for remote work include:
California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

A+E Global Media is a joint venture of the Hearst Corporation and The Walt Disney Company. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans. We provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants and make employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, or protected characteristics under applicable law.

• Support the day-to-day accounting and month-end close activities for the Sales & Marketing business areas.
• Assist the Senior Accountant and Manager, Sales & Marketing, with operational accounting processes, accrual tracking, journal entries, reconciliations, and general accounting support related to Sales & Marketing expenses.
• Prepare and process approximately 40–60 journal entries per month, including accruals, reclasses, recurring entries, and other close adjustments.
• Validate account coding and review supporting documentation.
• Assist with recurring entries, reclasses, Concur reporting support, and reconciliations.
• Meet tight deadlines during the close cycle and maintain organized support files and documentation within shared drives and One Drive.
• Support preparation of monthly operating expense and G&A schedules for review by the Senior Accountant and Manager.
• Assist with variance explanation tracking and supporting documentation collection.
• Support balance sheet reconciliations and related documentation preparation.
• Provide operational accounting support to the team and internal business partners.
• Assist with SAP-related requests and departmental administrative duties.
• Utilize Excel, SAP, Concur, and reporting tools to improve process efficiency.
• Support ad hoc projects and reporting requests.

• BA/BS in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• 1–3 years of accounting experience preferred.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills required.
• Experience with SAP, Concur, or similar accounting systems preferred.
• Experience with AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Shortcut AI) preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet close deadlines.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Professionalism, reliability, accountability, and willingness to learn.

Compensation:
Annual Pay Range: $68,605 - $77,181;
Annual Incentive Target: 7.50%. Pay may vary based on qualifications, skills, location, and experience. Benefits include healthcare coverage and 401(k) matching, among others. Learn more at

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. For accommodations during the employment selection process, please contact