Sinclair is seeking a Corporate Staff Accountant in Hunt Valley, MD to provide accounting services for our Corporate entities, television stations, sports networks and other businesses. This position will primarily provide support for accounting for cash and banking transactions.
Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Prepare monthly journal entries for cash transactions to include cash received and paid by Corporate and other entities in various forms of payment including checks, ACHs and wires.
- Prepare monthly journal entries for investment-related accounts, intercompany transfers between various bank accounts, credit card fee transactions and banking fees.
- Prepare balance sheet account reconciliations using our cloud-based automated reconciliation software.
- Provide support to accounts payable, accounts receivable and station personnel related to cash transactions.
- Oversight over treasury cash classifications and completeness.
- Prepare and distribute monthly affiliate invoices.
- Complete ad-hoc projects to support the Corporate Accounting team as necessary.
- Assist in gathering appropriate work papers and schedules for both internal and external auditor requests and provide in a timely manner.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
- 1+ years of accounting experience (experience in a Corporate setting or public accounting is ideal)
- Relevant internships or work-study experience may be considered toward the required years of experience for recent graduates
- Working knowledge of the general ledger, financial statements, and account reconciliations
- Excellent organizational, inbox management, and communication skills
- Strong aptitude for accuracy and attention to detail
- Ability to operate in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment
- Desire and ability to work in a team environment and communicate well with others
Please note that this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship, including employer sponsorship for an H-1B visa, OPT-STEM employment, etc.
The base salary compensation range for this role is $50,000 to $62,500. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidate’s relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location. Full time positions are eligible for benefits that include participation in a retirement plan, quarterly and annual incentive plan bonuses, life and disability insurance, health, dental and vision plans, flexible spending accounts, 15 paid vacation days, 2 paid personal days, 9 paid holidays, 40 hours of paid sick leave, parental leave, and employee stock purchase plan.
Sinclair is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by virtue of an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
About Sinclair:
Sinclair, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports. The Company owns, operates and/or provides services to 178 television stations in 81 markets affiliated with all major broadcast networks; owns Tennis Channel, the premium destination for tennis enthusiasts; multicast networks CHARGE, Comet, ROAR and The Nest. Sinclair’s AMP Media produces a growing portfolio of digital content and original podcasts. Additional information about Sinclair can be found at www.sbgi.net.
About the Team
The life-blood of our organization is our people. We have a compelling story, a goal-oriented culture, and we take really good care of people. How good? Here is a glimpse: great benefits, open-door policy, upward mobility and a strong desire to see you succeed. Ready to be part of a winning team? Let’s talk.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance
- 1+ years of accounting experience
- Working knowledge of the general ledger, financial statements, and account reconciliations
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work in a team environment
What We Do
Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is one of the largest and most diversified television broadcasting companies in the country. Sinclair owns and operates, programs or provides sales services to more television stations than anyone and has affiliations with all the major networks. In addition, Sinclair is the leading local news provider in the country, as well as a producer of sports content. Sinclair owns a multicast network, four radio stations and a cable network. Sinclair’s broadcast content is delivered via multiple-platforms, including over-the-air, multi-channel video program distributors, and digital platforms. Sinclair, either directly or through its venture subsidiaries, makes equity investments in strategic companies. Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. was founded in 1986, went public in 1995 and is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the ticker symbol SBGI. Throughout our history, Sinclair Broadcast Group has been at the forefront of industry-changing events and technological advances. Our vision and first-to-market mentality drives our ‘next generation’ thinking; stimulating conversations, innovating through our expertise, and advocating for the development of technology and evolving business models. As a leading over-the-air broadcast television company, our primary business is to engage consumers on multiple platforms with relevant and compelling news, entertainment and sports content, and to provide advertisers and business efficient means and value to connect with our mass audiences. We recognize the vital role broadcast television plays in branding and local content delivery, and therefore strive to constantly be at the forefront of leading edge technology and structures to advance the industry.
