Capitol Broadcasting Company, Inc.
WRAL Senior Accounting Analyst
Capitol Broadcasting Company, Inc., Raleigh, NC
Description
Capitol Broadcasting Company is looking for a full-time Senior Accountant who will report to the WRAL-TV and Digital Controller, to provide operational accounting and finance support for their Television and Digital divisions. The individual must be a team-oriented, self-starter who can establish meaningful relationships. The right candidate must be able to handle multiple accounting and finance functions including accounts receivable, accounts payable, recording journal entries and intercompany transactions, preparing and reviewing account reconciliations, calculating bonuses and commissions, preparing monthly forecasts and variance analyses, and annual budgets, document processes, and other accounting and close-related tasks.
We are looking for someone who is detail oriented, highly organized, and has strong interpersonal skills to communicate professionally with individuals at all levels within the organization. The ideal candidate for this role is a strong accountant who desires to be a key business partner in the organization.
Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
A pre-employment drug screening is required. EOE, M/F. All Capitol Broadcasting Company properties are tobacco free. Capitol Broadcasting Company participates in E-Verify.
Capitol Broadcasting Company, Inc. is a diversified communications company which owns and/or operates WRAL-TV, WRAZ-TV, WRAL-FM, WRAL-HD2, WNGT-CD, WCMC-FM, WCMC-HD1, WDNC-AM, WCMC-HD2, WCMC-HD3, WCLY-AM, WCMC-HD4, Microspace, and WRAL Digital in Raleigh, NC; WILM-TV, WILT-LD and Sunrise Broadcasting in Wilmington, NC; The Durham Bulls Baseball Club, Bull City Hospitality, and Coastal Plain League in Durham, NC; The Holly Springs Salamanders in Holly Springs, NC; The Greenville Yard Gnomes in Greenville, NC; the American Underground startup hub in Durham, NC; and real estate interests including the American Tobacco Historic District in Durham, NC; Rocky Mount Mills in Rocky Mount, NC; MoJud Lofts in Greensboro, NC; and The Thread in Rock Hill, SC.
EEO Statement:
WRAL is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
Capitol Broadcasting Company is looking for a full-time Senior Accountant who will report to the WRAL-TV and Digital Controller, to provide operational accounting and finance support for their Television and Digital divisions. The individual must be a team-oriented, self-starter who can establish meaningful relationships. The right candidate must be able to handle multiple accounting and finance functions including accounts receivable, accounts payable, recording journal entries and intercompany transactions, preparing and reviewing account reconciliations, calculating bonuses and commissions, preparing monthly forecasts and variance analyses, and annual budgets, document processes, and other accounting and close-related tasks.
We are looking for someone who is detail oriented, highly organized, and has strong interpersonal skills to communicate professionally with individuals at all levels within the organization. The ideal candidate for this role is a strong accountant who desires to be a key business partner in the organization.
Responsibilities:
- Independently prepare and calculate commissions, obtain approvals from GM and communicate commission amounts to HR and business unit accounting managers for payment.
- Review Accounts Receivable aging monthly, follow up with Account Executives regarding client late payment. Provide management with DSO and AR aging and write off analysis.
- Work cross-functionally to ensure fixed asset invoices are applied to capital projects appropriately, set up new capital projects and close capital projects timely, and prepare capital budget.
- Prepare and review monthly intercompany transactions for revenue and expense items.
- Prepare and/or review reconciliations of balance sheet accounts including Cash, Accounts Receivable, Suspense, Prepaids, etc.
- Perform departmental expense reviews and monthly variance analysis, identifying and recording necessary reclasses when required.
- Support departmental budgeting and forecasting activities.
- Create and maintain excel models for department analysis as needed.
- Maintain process documentation for assigned tasks and responsibilities.
- Adopt a continuous improvement mindset to identify and implement opportunities to streamline or improve accounting processes.
- Work on Special projects as needed.
Qualifications:
- BS or BA degree in Accounting, Finance or Business from a four-year college or university. Master of Accountancy and CPA licensure are preferred.
- Minimum 5-7 years of experience in accounting or finance required.
- Experience with accounting for multiple divisions in a mid-sized or large public or PE-backed organization a plus.
- Proficiency in corporate information and accounting systems, with experience using Wide Orbit and Oracle Cloud Financials and SmartView (preferred).
- Advanced level of proficiency with Excel, Word, and PowerPoint required, including intermediate Excel analytical and modeling capabilities.
- Should be proactive, positive, and results oriented with strong communication skills.
- Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employees, management and external parties.
A pre-employment drug screening is required. EOE, M/F. All Capitol Broadcasting Company properties are tobacco free. Capitol Broadcasting Company participates in E-Verify.
Capitol Broadcasting Company, Inc. is a diversified communications company which owns and/or operates WRAL-TV, WRAZ-TV, WRAL-FM, WRAL-HD2, WNGT-CD, WCMC-FM, WCMC-HD1, WDNC-AM, WCMC-HD2, WCMC-HD3, WCLY-AM, WCMC-HD4, Microspace, and WRAL Digital in Raleigh, NC; WILM-TV, WILT-LD and Sunrise Broadcasting in Wilmington, NC; The Durham Bulls Baseball Club, Bull City Hospitality, and Coastal Plain League in Durham, NC; The Holly Springs Salamanders in Holly Springs, NC; The Greenville Yard Gnomes in Greenville, NC; the American Underground startup hub in Durham, NC; and real estate interests including the American Tobacco Historic District in Durham, NC; Rocky Mount Mills in Rocky Mount, NC; MoJud Lofts in Greensboro, NC; and The Thread in Rock Hill, SC.
EEO Statement:
WRAL is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.