[Hiring] Senior Accountant @Ziff Davis

Role Description

The Senior Accountant position is an opportunity for an ambitious accounting professional to join a dynamic public company with high visibility and growth potential. This individual will report directly to the Corporate Senior Accounting Manager and work cross-functionally across the broader finance team.

As a Senior Accountant, you will participate in a broad range of activities related to full-cycle general ledger accounting in our corporate accounting team. Key responsibilities include:

• Recording and managing general ledger transactions related to software capitalization, payroll, prepaid, debt, insurance, amortization, allocations, intercompany, etc.
• Recording and managing general ledger transactions related to operating expenses across business units and ensuring intercompany transactions are appropriate.
• Ability to research general ledger transactions in subledgers and with other teams.
• Ownership over specific accounts and tasks for daily operations (e.g. allocations, benefits, etc.)
• Preparation of certain roll forward account analysis, income statement account analysis and other account reconciliations.
• Assist in the preparation of financial statement support and other duties in relation to the public issuance of our filings with the SEC.
• Maintaining files and documentation thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with Company policy and accepted accounting practices.
• Responding to accounting and financial inquiries by researching and interpreting business unit and departmental financial data.
• Completing external audit requests by analyzing and scheduling general ledger accounts; providing information for auditors.
• Special projects and analysis, as requested.
• Protecting the organization's value by keeping financial and operational information confidential.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Accounting
• CPA, or equivalent
• Public accounting experience a plus
• 5-7 years related experience within a publicly held global, complex company
• Experience within a digital media company or related field a plus
• Excellent interpersonal skills including verbal and written communication
• Pride in accuracy and attention to detail
• Experience with leading ERPs (Oracle Fusion a plus)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software applications, especially Excel
• Exposure and experience in Sarbanes Oxley a plus
• A passion for analytical technology a plus (i.e. Power BI, advanced Excel skills)
• Motivated to improve processes by identifying efficiencies with and without the use of AI

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Robust health and wellness-focused benefits
• Work-life balance with paid time off
• Employee Resource Groups and company-sponsored events
• Opportunities for professional growth through educational support, mentorship programs, and career development resources
• Employee engagement programs and recognition awards