Intercompany Accountant
Job Title
Intercompany Accountant
Job Description
I. Job Summary | Major goals and objectives.
The Intercompany Accountant will provide the accounting and reporting of DotdashMeredith's benefit and deferred compensation plans, including 5500 and 11-K filings, as well as Section 16 SEC filings. The Intercompany Accountant will serve as a backup to the Compensation Accountant who accounts for stockholder's equity accounts and manages Dotdash Meredith's
relationship with the Stock Transfer Agent and the administrator of the equity purchase and compensation programs. This position is instrumental in meeting Section 16 SEC deadlines and includes a variety of functions involving
interactions with senior management and directors, as well as the legal
department. This individual will also assist with accounting for Dotdash Meredith's pension plans.
II. Essential Job Functions
Weight % - Accountabilities, Actions and Expected Measurable Results
- Compiling, completing, and reviewing benefit plan audits, including 5500, 11-K filings, and all related items
- Accounting for Meredith's restructuring related items including severance plans, other benefit plans, and related reconciliations
- Assisting (as backup) in accounting and reporting for Meredith's stockholders' equity accounts and completing monthly reconciliations for stockholder's equity and benefit related accounts
- Maintaining data regarding stock ownership percentages and supporting the proxy filing
- Completing and reviewing SEC Form Filings including Forms 3, 4, 5
- Pension accounting
- Performing other functions and projects as assigned
- Completing benefit, compensation, and other related items in Meredith's quarterly and annual filings
III. Minimum Qualifications and Job Requirements | All must be met to be considered.
Education: Bachelor's degree is Accounting or Finance or related experience in an equivalent field
Experience: 2+ years in a combination of accounting or financial analysis experience preferred.
Specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Self-driven, motivated, and goal oriented, with the ability to work well in a team environment
- Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills, with the ability to work and communicate effectively within all levels of the organization
- Proven creative problem-solver, with good attention to detail and ability to multi-task and work with minimal supervision in a deadline-oriented environment
- Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills, with the ability to quickly collect, organize, interpret, analyze and present financial data in an accurate and concise manner
- Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize under tight timeframes
- Understanding of basic accounting principles
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
- Oracle Financial and Hyperion systems experience preferred, but not required
% Travel Required (Approximate) :
It is the policy of Meredith Operations Corporation ("Dotdash Meredith", "the Company") to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, the Company will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Accommodation requests can be made by emailing [email protected] .
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