Senior Accountant and Budget Analyst

Who we are:

Detroit PBS is Michigan’s largest and most-watched television station serving Southeastern Michigan and serves the most diverse public television audience in the country. Detroit PBS is also the state’s only community-licensed station, meaning it operates independent of any educational, government or other institution. Its funding comes from the community it serves.

Each week more than two million people watch our five broadcast channels, and nearly 200,000 people listen to our radio station, 90.9 WRCJ for classical days and jazzy nights. In addition, Detroit PBS is building the next generation of public media with our rapidly growing digital presence which has grown to reach more than half a million unique visitors through our website, YouTube channels, and social media platforms each month.

Our core values: excellence, innovation, trust, diversity, engagement and financial sustainability are evident in everything we do. From the engaging content we provide to the way we work with viewers, supporters, board members and employees, to the local events we host, Detroit PBS connects with thousands of our fellow community members each year.

For more information about Detroit PBS, please visit the website https://www.detroitpbs.org/.

The Opportunity

We are actively seeking dynamic and diverse team member to join us in the role of Senior Accountant and Budget Analyst in Wixom, MI, in a hybrid work structure.

The Senior Accountant and Budget Analyst is responsible for recording and analyzing the financial activities and creating, monitoring, and analyzing the budget and forecast of Detroit Public Media, advising management on optimal resource allocation to ensure financial sustainability and achievement of organizational goals.

Essential Functions

• Maintain accurate and timely general and subsidiary ledgers for financial statements.
• Assist in the monthly close and financial statement preparation process.
• Review and analyze monthly balance sheet and profit-and-loss statements; research and investigate general ledger postings, identify errors, provide suggestions for problem resolution.
• Prepare and post annual operating budget information; analyze budget variances and trends; prepare regular financial forecasts.
• Maintain and continually improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the accounting information systems; including the automation of routine accounting tasks.
• Work with the membership team for monthly revenue account reconciliations.
• Serve as report development resource, providing validation of results, analysis, organizational metrics, cross-functional integration of data and information.
• Assist Department heads in compiling financial data and help in analyzing business problems.
• Prepare reports on financial results of the Station’s activities, productions, special events and other projects.
• Assist in the establishment of controls to ensure compliance with relevant regulations and integrity of financial data.
• Other duties as assigned, include participation in station fundraising activities.

Skills

• Team player with strong interpersonal communication and project management skills.
• Efficient organizational skills including prioritizing and time management.
• Ability to interpret and collate relevant data.
• Ability to document complex business processes.
• Ability to analyze financial data, information systems and related business problems, researching alternative solutions and implementing a successful course of action.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field with a concentration in information systems required.
• 5 years of experience in finance, accounting, budgeting, control, and reporting.
• Experience working with not-for-profit accounting principles, standards and practices preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel, Word, PowerPoint and other related financial accounting software.
• Working knowledge of accounting information systems.

Physical Demands

Individual must be able to type and sit behind a desk for extended periods of time.

Work Environment

Individual is exposed to a typical office setting with computer equipment.

What you’ll get:

• Experience the rewarding feeling of knowing you’re part of an organization committed to the greater good of the community.
• Enjoy a flexible work environment with a hybrid in-person and work from home model.
• Continue to grow and learn through opportunities for personal and professional development.
• Share your input, knowing that your ideas are valued and always welcome.
• Be yourself! We believe your uniqueness makes you an even greater asset to the team.

*No telephone calls or third parties. 

Detroit Public Media, d/b/a Detroit PBS and WRCJ 90.9 FM, is an equal opportunity employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability status, marital status, military status, or protected veteran status. Employment decisions at Detroit PBS will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. The specific statements above are not intended to be all inclusive.