Senior Accountant

About U.S. News & World Report U.S. News & World Report is a multifaceted digital media company dedicated to helping citizens, consumers, business leaders and policy officials make important decisions in their lives. Our platforms include Education, Health, Money, Travel, Cars, News and 360 Reviews. Location Iselin, New Jersey. This position is only open to NJ candidates. Responsibilities Perform revenue close procedures including revenue and deferred revenue journal entries, account reconciliations and fluctuation analysis Prepare month‑end expense accruals and maintain a detailed schedule of accrued expenses to ensure expenses are recognized in the correct periods Work collaboratively with other members of finance to assist in preparing monthly financial package and other management reports Prepare general ledger account reconciliations on a monthly and quarterly basis Complete assigned month and quarter end close journal entries and tasks Assist in preparing budgets and reforecasts Support external auditor requests Identify areas for improvement and update internal policies and process documentation Perform ad‑hoc analysis and special projects as required Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance, CPA is a plus Minimum of 5 years relevant experience in a complex accounting environment Expert‑level Excel including extensive experience with pivot tables and VLOOKUPs Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey complex ideas Ability to multi‑task in a fast‑paced environment Benefits Entrepreneurial, mission‑driven culture with core values of quality and integrity Focus on fostering personal and professional growth Competitive benefits including paid vacation time, medical, tuition reimbursement, and training Collaborative work environment: fun, diverse, inclusive and ambitious co‑workers U.S. News & World Report strongly encourages all employees to be fully vaccinated (including boosters). #J-18808-Ljbffr U.S. News & World Report