Staff 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 Staff Accountant to join our team at the NSSC. This hybrid position involves completing and maintaining general ledger transactions, conducting complex balance‑sheet reconciliations, and preparing financial reports for TEGNA business units. The role requires strong problem‑solving, analytical, and organizational skills, along with good judgment in maintaining essential job functions through planning, analysis, and follow‑up. Initiative and a focus on operational efficiencies are essential. Responsibilities Participate actively in month‑end close by preparing and analyzing monthly journal entries and reporting documents for TEGNA business units, and handle larger, more complex business‑unit needs. Reconcile and analyze assigned balance‑sheet accounts to supporting documentation; resolve any balancing issues in the reconciliations. Manage expense accounting duties, including auditing receipts and ensuring proper 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 result in operational efficiencies. Perform other duties as required, including special projects. Requirements Bachelor's degree preferred in accounting or a business‑related concentration with 0‑2 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 an 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 Comprehensive medical benefits for full and part‑time employees through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas; access to dental and eye care coverage. Fertility, surrogacy, and adoption assistance; disability and life insurance. 401(k) program with contributions up to 80% of pay on a pre‑tax basis; 100% match up to the first 4% of pay, vested from day one. Nine free virtual doctor appointments with Teladoc and 12 free annual therapy sessions with Spring Health for all employees and eligible family members. Generous paid time off (PTO) and nine paid holidays per year. EEO Statement TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal‑opportunity employer. We value and consider applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, marital status, disability, or any other protected status. TEGNA will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation for submitting your application, please email View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr