Staff Accountant

A Staff Accountant at Griffin Media helps drive the Ideal Team Player culture.

Job Summary: The Staff Accountant will play a key role in supporting day-to-day accounting operations, maintaining financial records, and preparing reports in compliance with GAAP. This position will report directly to the Statewide Accounting Manager and requires strong organizational skills, high attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate across departments in a fast-paced media environment.

Job Responsibilities:

• Maintain general ledger accounts, ensuring all transactions are recorded accurately and in accordance with GAAP.
• Perform month-end and year-end close activities, including journal entries, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations, and research and resolve discrepancies.
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, ensuring timely invoicing, payments, and collections.
• Assist with budgets, forecasts, and expense monitoring to support financial planning and analysis.
• Support the external audit by preparing schedules, documentation, and explanations.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and contribute to the implementation of accounting best practices.
• Work closely with the Statewide Accounting Manager and other team members to support overall department goals.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned, including driving an automobile for company business.

Job Schedule: This is a full-time position primarily working 40 hours per week. You may also be called upon at times to fill in other hours and days of the week to help cover vacations, illnesses, or special projects/events. This position may be eligible to work remotely on occasion and at the discretion of the supervisor.