Senior Accountant

Senior AccountantNorfolk, VAThe mission of The New York Times is to seek the truth and help people understand the world. That means independent journalism is at the heart of all we do as a company. It's why we have a world-renowned newsroom that sends journalists to report on the ground from nearly 160 countries. It's why we focus deeply on how our readers will experience our journalism, from print to audio to a world-class digital and app destination. And it's why our business strategy centers on making journalism so good that it's worth paying for.About the RoleTo provide General Ledger accounting support to The New York Times Company. Tasks include journal entry preparation and processing, data verification, account reconciliations and issue resolution. You will provide customer support to the business managers and accounting staff of the company and will perform accounting tasks including month end close, and account reconciliations and report directly to the Manager, Financial Accounting.Responsibilities:Perform analytical review on the more complex General Ledger accounts and research unexpected or unusual results. Provide analysis of the composition and validity of account balancesCoordinate inventory reporting of receipt and consumption activities with the Abinet inventory subsystem.Work with operational managers and directors to determine necessary month end journal entriesHelp with certain ad hoc or customized analyticsApply proper accounting treatment to new financial transactions and record applicable journal entries to the General LedgerRespond to questions from business units regarding general accounting and Workday system mattersInvestigate and resolve GL inconsistencies.Assess current processes and create recommendations for process improvements and operational efficienciesEnsure accounting procedures are documented; maintain strong internal controlsSome travel for physical inventory counts is expectedDemonstrate support and understanding of our value of journalistic independence and a strong commitment to our mission to seek the truth and help people understand the world.Basic Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Accounting5+ years general accounting experienceApply professional judgment to complex accounting mattersAbility to convert complex data into meaningful information so you can develop actionable plans.Experience with general accounting concepts and proceduresRequires a detail-oriented individual.Preferred Qualifications:Experience with multi-currency general ledgers/processingAble to work autonomously and in a team environmentExperience with WorkdayREQ-020407The annual base pay range for this role is between:$75,000 - $85,000 USDFor roles in the U.S., dependent on your role, you may be eligible for variable pay, such as an annual bonus and restricted stock. Benefits may include medical, dental and vision benefits, Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.s), a company-matching 401(k) plan, paid vacation, paid sick days, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement and professional development programs.For roles outside of the U.S., information on benefits will be provided during the interview process.