POSITION SUMMARY:

WDRB Media in Louisville, KY is seeking a Staff Accountant to perform journal entries and month end close for three television station entities including WDRB (Independence Television), WAND-TV, and Lima Communications Corp.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Perform month end close each month.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and bank statements.
• Assist in annual budgeting process
• Maintain lease and asset records
• File monthly sales/use tax returns

WHAT YOU BRING:

Education and Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree or higher in business/accounting field required
• Experience: 3 years of experience with general ledger accounting or broadcast TV accounting.
• Solid knowledge of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and regulations
• Excellent knowledge of accounting and financial processes (budgeting, financial closure, reporting, etc.)
• Understanding of data analysis and forecasting
• Considerable skill with Microsoft Excel to include Pivot Tables
• Working knowledge of other Microsoft Office products
• Experience with Sage X3 and/or Wide Orbit preferred

Competencies

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Possess exceptional interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to manage, train, and provide positive leadership
• Well-organized with ability to prioritize
• Attention to detail, analytical and problem-solving ability