Full-Time

Senior Financial Accountant

Updated on 3/10/2025

The Washington Post

The Washington Post

1,001-5,000 employees

Compensation Overview

$74k - $111kAnnually

+ Bonus + Incentive Program

Senior

Washington, DC, USA

Employees are required to be in the office five days per week.

Category
Financial Accounting
Financial Analysis
Management Accounting
Accounting
Required Skills
Data Analysis
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Requirements
  • Degree in Accounting, CPA preferred
  • 4+ years of general ledger accounting
  • A demonstrated understanding of accounting and financial concepts
  • Clear and concise communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written
  • Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables and power pivot
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment
  • Ability to prepare and analyze financial statements
  • Detail-oriented with demonstrated initiative in research and follow-through
  • Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Responsibilities
  • Preparation of general ledger accounting functions including but not limited to journal entries, month-end and year-end close processes, annual report preparation, financial reporting accuracy, GL account reconciliations
  • Variance to budget analyses for income statement accounts, international companies, month over month variance analysis for balance sheet accounts
  • Processing payroll entries, preparing accurate payroll records and benefits reconciliations in a timely manner, including reconciling payroll accounts to resolve any discrepancies
  • Preparation of monthly financial statements and consolidated financial package in accordance with GAAP
  • Working with Financial Accounting management to analyze and document proper GAAP accounting interpretations
  • Maintaining and updating internal process documentation for accounting procedures and policies that capture how to complete tasks and business purpose for activities
  • Identifying areas for automation, leveraging technology and bringing innovative ideas and approaches to existing processes
  • Preparation of schedules and supporting data in conjunction with the issuance of annual financial statements and tax filings as requested
  • Preparation of data and schedules for audit requests during interim and year-end audit cycles in support of both external and internal audits
  • Perform special project, analysis, and ad hoc reporting as needed
  • Provide excellent customer service to internal and external stakeholders
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with Oracle, Hyperion Smartview, BlackLine, Salesforce, Bloomberg Tax and Accounting Leases and Fixed Assets and SAP software preferred

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

null

Founded

1877

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

Mental Health Support

Pet Insurance

Professional Development Budget