Simon & Schuster
Staff Accountant II
Simon & Schuster, New York, New York, us, 10261
Staff Accountant II
1230 Ave of the Americas, New York, NY 10036, USAReq #279
Monday, August 26, 2024
Simon & Schuster was named to Forbes magazine list of America's Best Mid-Size Employers 2022. Simon & Schuster is a global leader in general interest publishing, dedicated to providing the best in fiction and nonfiction for readers of all ages, and in all printed, digital and audio formats. Its distinguished roster of authors includes many of the world's most popular and widely recognized writers, and winners of the most prestigious literary honors and awards. It is home to numerous well-known imprints and divisions such as Simon & Schuster, Scribner, Atria Books, Gallery Books, Pocket Books, Adams Media, Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing and Simon & Schuster Audio and international companies in Australia, Canada, India and the United Kingdom, and proudly brings the works of its authors to readers in more than 200 countries and territories. For more information visit our website at www.simonandschuster.com.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Reconcile daily and month end accounts receivable activity to the system subledger.
Record non-AR cash transactions to the general ledger.
Analyze monthly operating expense activity.
Prepares all related journal entries accurately and analyzes significant variations.
Reconciles all assigned accounts monthly.
Forecasts related balance sheet position for all accounts monthly.
Prepares assigned reports with accuracy and appropriate footnotes and references.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
BS in Accounting, MBA or CPA track is preferred
One to three years of experience in private or public accounting
Ability to analyze detailed accounting activity assessing the amounts for P&L Risks and Opportunities
SKILLS
Superior PC Skills in a Windows environment
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Experience with mainframe G/L and subsystems
Simon & Schuster US is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet. At Simon & Schuster US, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do. From employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. Simon & Schuster US is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.
The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York City, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable. Additionally, employees have access to our industry-first, Broad Based Ownership program, which makes all employees partners in our shared success.
Candidates hired for this or any other posted Simon & Schuster role will be employees of Simon & Schuster, LLC, subject to all policies, including the Workplace Privacy Notice (https://www.simonandschuster.com/p/workplace-privacy-notice) , and eligible solely for the benefits plans thereof.
Other details
Job FamilyAccounting
Job FunctionFinance / Accounting
Pay TypeSalary
Employment IndicatorRegular
Min Hiring Rate$65,000.00
Max Hiring Rate$68,000.00
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1230 Ave of the Americas, New York, NY 10036, USA
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1230 Ave of the Americas, New York, NY 10036, USAReq #279
Monday, August 26, 2024
Simon & Schuster was named to Forbes magazine list of America's Best Mid-Size Employers 2022. Simon & Schuster is a global leader in general interest publishing, dedicated to providing the best in fiction and nonfiction for readers of all ages, and in all printed, digital and audio formats. Its distinguished roster of authors includes many of the world's most popular and widely recognized writers, and winners of the most prestigious literary honors and awards. It is home to numerous well-known imprints and divisions such as Simon & Schuster, Scribner, Atria Books, Gallery Books, Pocket Books, Adams Media, Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing and Simon & Schuster Audio and international companies in Australia, Canada, India and the United Kingdom, and proudly brings the works of its authors to readers in more than 200 countries and territories. For more information visit our website at www.simonandschuster.com.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Reconcile daily and month end accounts receivable activity to the system subledger.
Record non-AR cash transactions to the general ledger.
Analyze monthly operating expense activity.
Prepares all related journal entries accurately and analyzes significant variations.
Reconciles all assigned accounts monthly.
Forecasts related balance sheet position for all accounts monthly.
Prepares assigned reports with accuracy and appropriate footnotes and references.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
BS in Accounting, MBA or CPA track is preferred
One to three years of experience in private or public accounting
Ability to analyze detailed accounting activity assessing the amounts for P&L Risks and Opportunities
SKILLS
Superior PC Skills in a Windows environment
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Experience with mainframe G/L and subsystems
Simon & Schuster US is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet. At Simon & Schuster US, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do. From employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. Simon & Schuster US is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.
The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York City, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable. Additionally, employees have access to our industry-first, Broad Based Ownership program, which makes all employees partners in our shared success.
Candidates hired for this or any other posted Simon & Schuster role will be employees of Simon & Schuster, LLC, subject to all policies, including the Workplace Privacy Notice (https://www.simonandschuster.com/p/workplace-privacy-notice) , and eligible solely for the benefits plans thereof.
Other details
Job FamilyAccounting
Job FunctionFinance / Accounting
Pay TypeSalary
Employment IndicatorRegular
Min Hiring Rate$65,000.00
Max Hiring Rate$68,000.00
Apply Now
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