Senior Accountant

Job Description

Who We Are

Horizon Media, founded in 1989 by Bill Koenigsberg, is recognized as one of the most innovative marketing and advertising firms. We are headquartered in New York City, with offices in Los Angeles and Toronto. A leader in driving business solutions for marketers, Horizon is known for its highly personal approach to client service.  Renowned for its incredible culture, Horizon is consistently named to all the prestigious annual Best Places to Work lists published by Fortune, AdAge, Crain’s New York Business and Los Angeles Business Journal. Together we are building a place of belonging.
At Horizon, we understand the value that different perspectives can bring to our clients and culture, so we strive for an environment where our employees feel welcomed, safe and empowered. We value YOU and believe that your authentic voice and unique perspective allows us to create a more rewarding culture, and experience, together.

Our simple recipe for success? We hire talented people (thinkers, doers, dreamers, makers), challenge them and give them every opportunity to grow.

What You’ll Do

The Senior Accountant will be responsible for ensuring the integrity and accuracy of the Company’s financial records and supporting the General Accounting team in performing the month-end close process, with a primary focus on overhead expenses (OpEx/SG&A), prepaid and accrued expenses, and balance sheet integrity. This position reports to the Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis.

• 50% - Perform monthly closing procedures including the preparation and review of journal entries, intercompany transactions, and profit and loss/balance sheet account reconciliations.
• 20% - Prepare, review, analyze and communicate financial, accounting and statistical information to key stakeholders.
• 15% - Partner with other departments to ensure new services are captured in a timely manner, verify billing accuracy, contract terms, and expected expenditure timing.
• 5% - Proactively identify opportunities to streamline accounting workflows, enhance internal controls, and improve the efficiency and accuracy of the month-end close.
• 5% - Investigate and research accounting questions related to internal and external reporting issues to ensure that financial activity is recorded consistently with company policies and GAAP.
• 5% - Respond to ad-hoc reporting, analysis and special assignments, as needed.

Who You Are

• Be an innovator and drive change
• Completing tasks on a timely basis and communicating status of work flow
• Solid communication skills and be able to work with all members of the organization and all levels of management
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to research and analyze, solve problems, and offer insights and recommendations
• Maintain a positive attitude and be able to adapt to changes

Preferred Skills & Experience

• BS in Accounting
• 4+ years of progressive corporate or general ledger accounting experience
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Must be an analytical and critical thinker with the ability to dig deep into the details but present high-level findings to management
• Advanced proficiency in Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, etc.)
• Detailed oriented and can multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work within a team environment
• Be proactive and self-motivated with the ability to learn quickly
• Netsuite experience preferred

Certificates, Licenses and Registrations

• CPA or equivalent highly favorable, but not required

Physical Activity and Work Environment

There are no requirements for physical activity and work environment.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

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Horizon Media is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.  We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

Salary Range

A successful applicant’s actual base salary may vary based on factors such as individual’s skill sets, experience, training, education,  licensure/certifications, and qualifications for the role.  As an organization, we take an aptitude and competency-based hiring approach.  We provide a competitive total rewards package including a discretionary bonus and a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, company paid holidays and unlimited paid time off (PTO), mental health and wellness resources, pet insurance, childcare resources, identity theft insurance, fertility assistance programs, and fitness reimbursement.