Accountant II

Accountant II page is loaded## Accountant IIremote type: On-Site Positionlocations: San Antonio, TX (Stone Oak)time type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: Req37373iHeartMediaCurrent employees and contingent workers click **to apply and search by the Job Posting Title.**The audio revolution is here – and iHeart is leading it! iHeartMedia, **the number one audio company in America**, reaches 90% of Americans every month -- a monthly audience that’s **twice the size of any other audio company** – almost three times the size of the largest TV network – and almost 4 times the size of the largest ad-supported music streaming service. In fact, we have:* **More #1 rated markets** than the next two largest radio companies combined;* **We’re the largest podcast publisher**, with more monthly downloads than the second- and third-largest podcast publishers combined. Podcasting, the fastest-growing new media, today has more monthly users than streaming music services or Netflix;* iHeart is **the home of many of the country’s most popular and trusted on-air personalities and podcast influencers**, who build important connections with hundreds of communities across America;* We create and produce some of **the most popular and well-known branded live music events** in America, including the iHeartRadio Music Festival, the iHeartRadio Music Awards, the iHeartCountry Festival, iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina and the iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour;* iHeartRadio is the **#1 streaming radio digital service** in America;* Our **social media footprint** is 7 times larger than the next largest audio service; and* We have **the only complete audio ad technology stack in the industry for all forms of audio**, from on demand to broadcast radio, digital streaming radio and podcasting, which bring data, targeting and attribution to all forms of audio at an unparalleled scale. As a result, we’re able to combine our strong leadership position in audience reach, usage and ad tech with powerful tools and insights for our sales organizations to help them build success for their clients at a more efficient cost than any other option.Because we reach almost every community in America, we’re committed to providing a range of programming that reflects the diversity of the many communities we serve – and our company reflects that same kind of diversity. Our company values stress collaboration, curiosity, welcoming dissent, accepting mistakes in the pursuit of new ideas, and respect for everyone.Only one company in America has the #1 position in everything audio: iHeartMedia!If you’re excited about this role but don’t feel your experience aligns perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. At iHeartMedia we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace and are looking for teammates passionate about what we do!**What We Need:**As an Accountant, “crunching the numbers” is how people describe what we do, but if you’re looking for an Accounting opportunity that allows you to have a unique level of ownership and impact, iHeartMedia is the place for you. We are looking for Accountants who are decision makers, strategic partners, problem solvers, have a growth mindset and desire to understand the “why.” Job descriptions and resume buzzwords such as, “month-end close”, “accounts payable”, “accounts receivable”, “journal entries”, etc. only describe some of the steps we take to tell the story, it’s our process and ownership that makes working at iHeartMedia so unique. We aren’t satisfied just checking the boxes and booking transactions, we are a dynamic team of opportunity identifiers, change-makers, life-long learners, and if that describes what you’re looking for, then this is the opportunity for you.**What You'll Do:*** Work directly with the Accounting Team in close collaboration with our Finance partners to transform financial data into actionable information and insights.* Full P&L responsibility for the lines of business they support, including recording standard and non-standard accounting transactions, explaining variances to forecast and budget, able to identify opportunities for improvement, and work with the finance team to identify business risks and opportunities.* Owner of balance sheets reconciliations, including preparing executive summaries and proactively working open items to resolution to ensure the balance sheet is correct.* Able to connect the dots between transactions and their impact on the P&L and balance sheet.* Identify and communicate issues to supervisors as well as proposing and providing solutions.* Provide internal and external audit support, compiling documentation, coordinating efforts with both financial and non-financial resources, and ensuring audit documentation is complete and demonstrates an adequate audit trail.* Assist in preparing footnote disclosures and supporting schedules for Corporate Accounting.* Participate in special projects and cross functional teams, as assigned.* Prepare ad hoc reporting.* Develop expertise in iHM’s accounting systems to effectively and efficiently process and mine financial data.* Develop subject matter expertise on different areas assigned.**What You'll Need:*** Bachelor’s degree in accounting and 3-5 years of relevant accrual-based accounting experience required.* Advanced skills in Excel including advanced formulas, pivot tables and v-lookup functions in order to manipulate large data sets.* Financial systems experience (COGNOS, NetSuite, Peoplesoft, etc.).* Able to effectively communicate across multiple levels of the organization, both written and oral.**What You'll Bring:*** Respect for others and a strong belief that others should do this in return* Accountability for own work and desire to provide guidance to new team members* Ability to contribute to several projects at the same time under a moderate level of direction* Application of objective judgement, technical skills and prior experience to solve business problems* Strong written and verbal communication skills, including a knack for explaining complex information in a straightforward manner* Desire for continued knowledge sharing and learning* Understanding of impact of own decisions**Location:**San Antonio, TX: 20880 Stone Oak Parkway, 78258**Position Type:**Regular**Time Type:**Full time**Pay Type:**Salaried**Benefits:**iHeartMedia’s benefits offering is flexible and offers a variety of choices to meet the diverse needs of our changing workforce, including the following:* Employer sponsored medical, dental and vision with a variety of coverage options* Company provided and supplemental life insurance* Paid vacation and sick time* Paid company holidays, including a floating holiday that enable our employees to celebrate the holiday of their choosing* A Spirit day to encourage and allow our employees to more easily volunteer in their community* A 401K plan* Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no cost – services include telephonic counseling sessions, consultation on legal and financial matters, emotional well-being, family and caregiving* A range of additional voluntary programs, such as spending accounts, student loan refinancing, accident insurance and more!We are accepting applications for this role on an ongoing basis.The Company is an equal opportunity employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.Non-Compete will be required for certain positions and as allowed by law.Our organization participates in E-Verify. 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