Senior Accountant

TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) helps people thrive in their local communities by providing the trusted local news and services that matter most. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA reaches more than 100 million people monthly across the web, mobile apps, streaming, and linear television. Together, we are building a sustainable future for local news. TEGNA is looking for a Senior Accountant to join our team at the NSSC. Duties include completion and maintenance of general ledger transactions, complex balance sheet reconciliations, and financial reports for TEGNA business units. The role requires strong problem‑solving, analytical, and organizational skills, and experience in commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within financial reporting and accounting. The position is hybrid. Responsibilities Participate actively in month‐end close process by preparing and analyzing monthly journal entries and reporting documents for TEGNA business units, and handling larger and more complex business unit needs. Reconcile and analyze assigned balance sheet accounts to supporting documentation, demonstrating initiative to resolve any balancing issues in the reconciliations. Take on expense management accounting duties, including auditing of receipts and proper use of taxation. Establish and maintain a superior customer service relationship with the sites. Prepare various monthly reports and analysis for internal and external management and audit groups. Utilize good judgment in maintaining essential job functions through planning, analysis and follow‑up. Take initiative on tasks that will result in operational efficiencies. Perform other duties as required, including special projects. Requirements Bachelor's degree preferred in accounting or business‑related concentration with 2‑5 years of related experience. Associate’s degree considered with equivalent experience. Good problem‑solving, organizational, and time‑management skills; analytical and detail oriented. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with emphasis on superior customer service. Good knowledge of US GAAP and Sarbanes‑Oxley requirements. Strong systems orientation, with proficiency in Microsoft Office. Oracle Cloud ERP general ledger knowledge preferred. Shared‑service experience a plus. Benefits TEGNA offers comprehensive benefits designed to safeguard the physical, mental and financial health of our employees and their families. TEGNA provides two medical plan options for full‑ and part‑time employees through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, and access to dental and eye care coverage; fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance; disability and life insurance. Our 401(k) program offers full, part‑time and temporary employees the opportunity to contribute 1%–80% of their pay on a pre‑tax basis. Contributions up to the first 4% of pay are eligible for a 100% match from the company and are 100% vested from day one. All employees and their eligible family members receive nine free virtual doctor’s appointments with a physician through Teladoc, and 12 free annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician through Spring Health. TEGNA offers a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) benefit as well as nine paid holidays per year. EEO Statement TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, marital status or other factors protected by law. TEGNA will accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities as applicable. If you require accommodations, please email View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr