Sr. Staff Accountant

Company Overview

The audio industry is on fire - from podcasting and streaming to smart speakers and live radio - and it’s never been a more exciting time to join and grow with one of the country’s largest and most sophisticated audio companies!

Cumulus Media (NASDAQ: CMLS) is an audio-first media company delivering premium content to over a quarter billion people every month — wherever and whenever they want it. Cumulus Media engages listeners with high-quality local programming through 401 owned-and-operated radio stations across 85 markets; delivers nationally-syndicated sports, news, talk, and entertainment programming from iconic brands including the NFL, the NCAA, the Masters, CNN, the Academy of Country Music Awards, and many other world-class partners across more than 9,500 affiliated stations through Westwood One, the largest audio network in America; and inspires listeners through the Cumulus Podcast Network, its rapidly growing network of original podcasts that are smart, entertaining and thought-provoking. Cumulus Media provides advertisers with personal connections, local impact and national reach through broadcast and on-demand digital, mobile, social, and voice-activated platforms, as well as integrated digital marketing services, powerful influencers, full-service audio solutions, industry-leading research and insights, and live event experiences. Cumulus Media is the only audio media company to provide marketers with local and national advertising performance guarantees. For more information visit www.cumulusmedia.com.

Position Overview

Cumulus Media | (Atlanta, GA) has an immediate, hybrid-remote opening for a Sr. Staff Accountant located at our corporate headquarters in Atlanta, GA. The Staff Accountant is responsible for supporting the Director of Accounting in carrying out the duties of the department. This includes preparing journal entries, reconciliations, accrual and variance analyses, detailed reports, and month/quarter/year-end close duties. The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal and excellent communication skills, written and verbal, as well as outstanding organizational skills.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities & Qualifications

• Maintain a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure.
• Ensure an accurate and timely month-end, quarterly, and year-end financial close.
• Coordinate and execute all month-end close activities based on the close schedule.
• Assist the Accounting Manager and Director of Accounting with daily financial information requirements.
• Prepare and gather supporting documentation and explanations for monthly financial reporting, budgeting/forecasts, and analysis for Senior Management review and follow up on any open items.
• Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, supporting workpapers, accruals/re-classes, and variance analysis.
• Apply cash received and prepare subsequent Accounts Receivable reconciliations.
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements, budgets, and forecasts.
• Analyze corporate expenses, including comparisons to budget, and trend results.
• Respond to inquiries from Senior Management, internal and external auditors, regarding financial results and special reporting requests.
• Support Accounting Manager with special projects.
• Manage workload and prioritize job tasks to meet deadlines.
• Comply with corporate policies and procedures.
• Comply with US GAAP, COSO, and SOX in concert with our internal controls.
• Interface with management in various departments.
• Other duties, as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field required.
• 1-3 years accounting experience, with the month-end close processing experience preferred.
• Must be detail oriented, with good time management skills.
• Proven ability to handle confidential information.
• Able to work independently and manage workload - prioritizing job tasks to meet deadlines.
• Working knowledge/use of general ledger software helpful; experience with Great Plains and/or WideOrbit preferred.
• Regular use of high-intermediate Excel functions (pivot tables, Vlookups, formulas/macros) preferred.
  
  

What We Offer

• Competitive Pay
• Focused, responsible and collaborative work environment with the ability, to ask “what if” and try innovative solutions
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance coverage
• 401K with company match
• Paid Vacation, Sick & Holiday time off
• Parental leave time off benefits, life insurance, disability insurance, wellness, and an employee referral bonus program
  
  

For immediate consideration, please visit https://jobs.cumulusmedia.com/jobs

For more information about Cumulus Media, visit our website at: https://www.cumulusmedia.com/

EEO Statement

CUMULUS MEDIA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).