U1 Senior Staff Accountant

Job Position: Senior Staff Accountant

Department: Accounting

Reports to: Senior Director of Finance Operations

FLSA: Exempt (PRO-LRN)

Status: Full-Time


Work Location: Richmond, VA

OVERVIEW:

The Radio One story began simply with a dream and one radio station. Forty years, 13 markets, and 70+ stations later, we are an urban media empire, spanning multiple media platforms. We are in your ears with Reach Media/Radio One, on your televisions with TV One, and may even be the name behind your favorite website, with our digital platform Interactive One. Information is power, and our mission here at Radio One, Inc. is simple: to be the most trusted media source in the African American community. At Radio One, we pride ourselves on hiring people who are dedicated and continue to challenge the norm, while embracing a corporate culture built on creativity and passion. We are our employees' biggest fans, and it is our daily mission to attract, develop, and retain the brightest stars in the business.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage digital streaming business.
• Manage client refund processes to include Excel spreadsheets and communications with clients.
• Manage aging to include collection meetings and adjustments using the Counterpoint system and WideOrbit.
• The Staff Accountant position will support and work with the Reach and Radio AR Team, and Cash Team by performing, but not limited, the following:
• Clear CIA orders to run as payments are received.
• Approve CIA digital orders as payments are received.
• Assist with the application of cash received to appropriate orders and invoices as needed.
• Assist with mailing out client invoices as needed.
• Assist with sending out credit card links and setting up clients in Wide Orbit Payments as needed.
• Assist with posting cash as needed.
• Emailing clients regarding outstanding invoices.
• Other related tasks as assigned.
• May have to work late during month-end and year-end close.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Must be able to work independently to complete work/projects and also thrive working in a team
• Excellent PC skills including Microsoft Office Suites
• Experience within the Marketing/Advertising/Communication Industry a plus.
• Good communication skills.
• Good organizational and analytical skills, accuracy and attention to detail.
• High aptitude for analyzing and problem-solving account discrepancies.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Submit to a criminal background check
• Legal right to work in the United States

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business. 2+ years of general accounting experience.