Accounting Associate – Fortune Media

Accounting Associate – Fortune Media 

Description:  

FORTUNE is looking to expand its Finance and Accounting team with an Accounting Associate to support day-to-day accounting operations.  You will learn to maintain the financial records of the company through analyzing balance sheets, and general ledger accounts, as well as preparing reports. Our ideal candidate demonstrates a high attention to detail, the ability to multitask, problem solve and effectively prioritize one's workload.  The role requires collaboration with other departments to support financial processes. 

Main Responsibilities:  

• Prepare period-end reconciliations and account analyses. 

• Prepare period-end journal entries. 

• Reconcile bank accounts accurately and in a timely manner. 

• Participate in month-end and quarter-end close activities, reporting and analysis. 

• Assist with the annual financial statement audit and tax filings. 

• Assist with timely billing of new and recurring customer contracts. 

• Assist with supplier set-up and onboarding for new customers. 

• Assist with set-up and onboarding of new vendors. 

• Reconcile and review corporate card expenses in accordance with organizational policies. 

• Analyze and report daily cash activity. 

• Maintains proper controls in accordance with procedures for accounting and reporting. 

• Work on ad-hoc reporting and reconciliation activities for internal and external analysis. 

Qualifications 

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, or equivalent work experience. 

• Minimum 1-year relevant experience. 

• CPA & Public Accounting experience preferred. 

• Understanding of US GAAP or IFRS and applicable industry standards. 

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills. 

• Highly organized and detailed oriented. 

• Ability to work independently and as a team member when needed to drive to team goals. 

• Strong time management and organizational skills. 

• Strong work ethic and positive attitude with the ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities. 

• Advanced Excel Skills  

Salary range: $60,000 -75,000 Base Salary

FORTUNE Fortune Media is a global media organization dedicated to helping its readers, viewers, and attendees succeed in business through unrivaled access and best-in-class storytelling. Fortune’s mission is to drive the conversation about business.  With a global perspective, the guiding wisdom of history, and an unflinching eye to the future, we report and reveal the stories that matter today—and that will matter even more tomorrow.  With the trusted power to convene and challenge those who are shaping industry, commerce and society around the world, Fortune lights the path for global leaders—and gives them the tools to make business better.  Our values inform our mission.  We believe that business can be a powerful platform for good, and we are committed to holding it to that standard. boards.greenhouse.io