The Staff Accountant supports the Corporate Accounting Department in various tasks related to the monthly accounting close process including the analysis of financial performance of various TV stations, preparing monthly journal entries, Accounts Payable processing for the Digital business, complying with monthly internal SOX controls, and other accounting functions to assist with the monthly close process.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
· Assist with the preparation of monthly accounting journal entries.
· Prepare quarterly / annual schedules for the external auditors.
· Assist with preparation of the Monthly Financial Reporting Package for management review.
· Analyze general ledger accounts & prepare monthly financial analysis.
· Review and/or analyze general ledger accounts.
· Assist with the preparation of various balance sheet reconciliations.
· Assist in the accurate & timely data entry of vendor invoices and credits.
· Assist with vendor analysis and coordination of invoice approvals.
· Various accounting projects as assigned by the Sr. Accounting Manager.
· Enforce internal control and other corporate accounting policies and procedures.
Requirements & Skills:
· Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
· Excellent communication skills, both oral and written along with attention to detail.
· Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
· Must have strong customer service skills.
· Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment.
Physical Demands & Work Environment:
The Staff Accountant must be able to sit, reach, conduct telephone conversations, use electronic mail, write letters and memos, conduct face-to-face discussions with individuals or groups, make decisions
without supervision, make decisions that impact the results of co-workers, and work indoors in environmentally controlled conditions. In addition, the Accountant must be able to handle, control or feel objects, tools or controls. Repetitive movements are required.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent education and work-related experience
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
- Strong customer service skills
- Proficiency with computers and standard office equipment
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare is presented as comprehensive, covering medical, dental, vision, behavioral health, and an Employee Assistance Program. Disability and life insurance are also available, with optional protections like accident and critical illness coverage noted.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave is offered and was expanded to provide up to six weeks of paid time for eligible employees. Family-support resources are complemented by mental‑health and EAP services.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off, sick leave, and standard holidays are provided, with vacation that typically scales with tenure. These programs form part of a conventional large‑employer benefits menu.
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. Insights
What We Do
Nexstar Media Group is the largest TV station operator in the country. With the reach of 171 full power television stations in 100 markets addressing nearly 38.9% of US television households, and a diversified, growing digital media operation, Nexstar Media Group offers superior audience engagement across all media devices and local broadcast television’s unrivalled influence on consumers’ purchasing and political decisions. In 20 years, Nexstar has grown from a single station to the nation’s largest television company. This growth is fueled by an organization-wide commitment to delivering exceptional service to our communities and outstanding results for our advertisers. From the very beginning, Nexstar has cultivated an organization-wide commitment to providing superior, unique local content that is relevant to each of the communities it serves, while offering local businesses, advertisers and brands the ability to engage and connect with local communities.
