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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.\nJob Responsibilities:\nMaintain general ledger accounts, ensuring all transactions are recorded accurately and in accordance with GAAP. \nPerform month-end and year-end close activities, including journal entries, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations, and research and resolve discrepancies.\nSupport accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, ensuring timely invoicing, payments, and collections.\nAssist with budgets, forecasts, and expense monitoring to support financial planning and analysis.\nSupport the external audit by preparing schedules, documentation, and explanations.\nIdentify opportunities for process improvements and contribute to the implementation of accounting best practices.\nWork closely with the Statewide Accounting Manager and other team members to support overall department goals.\nPerform other job-related duties as assigned, including driving an automobile for company business.\nJob 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.\nQualifications\nEssential Qualities:\nHumble: A habit of sharing successes, putting the team first, and working for the good of the team. A “we” not “me” attitude. The ability to give and receive constructive criticism. 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