Staff Accountant

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New York, NY, USA
In-Office
67K-78K Annually
Junior
Digital Media • News + Entertainment
The Role
Manage payroll and equity transaction month-end close, prepare reconciliations in BlackLine, support payroll year-end, assist with budgeting/forecasting and proxy disclosure, maintain SOX compliance, and collaborate with Finance/HR/Payroll on compensation-related analyses and ad hoc projects.
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OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

Fox Corporation

Under the FOX banner, we produce and distribute content through some of the world’s leading and most valued brands, including: FOX News Media, FOX Sports, FOX Entertainment, FOX Television Stations and Tubi Media Group. We empower a diverse range of creators to imagine and develop culturally significant content, while building an organization that thrives on creative ideas, operational expertise and strategic thinking.

JOB DESCRIPTION

FOX Corporation is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join the Finance & Compensation team. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, demonstrates strong analytical capabilities, and manages multiple priorities while collaborating effectively across teams. This role offers exposure to corporate payroll, equity transactions, executive compensation, and proxy disclosure reporting, providing a unique opportunity to gain experience in highly visible areas of corporate finance and accounting.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Lead the month-end close process for payroll and equity transactions, including analyzing accruals, reviewing P&L activity, and explaining variances
  • Prepare monthly cash and non-cash reconciliations in BlackLine for payroll and equity transactions within payroll bank accounts and related general ledger accounts
  • Prepare and assist with payroll year-end reconciliations, including W-2 reconciliations
  • Partner with the Head Office Accounting team to provide analysis and insight on salary and wage-related items on a monthly basis
  • Support the annual budgeting and forecasting cycle for Corporate Office compensation
  • Assist in the preparation of annual salary increase files for the Corporate Office
  • Support quarterly reconciliation activities, including payroll taxes and pension payments
  • Assist with preparing tables and supporting documentation for annual proxy disclosures and executive compensation reporting
  • Maintain SOX compliance and support internal and external audit requests
  • Maintain executive compensation contracts and payroll schedules
  • Collaborate with cross-functional partners across Finance, HR, Payroll, and Accounting to support compensation-related initiatives
  • Provide support to senior management on ad hoc projects and financial analyses

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
  • 1+ years of accounting or finance experience
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
  • Experience with Workday HCM/Financials preferred
  • Experience with BlackLine preferred
  • Prior exposure to payroll or compensation accounting preferred
  • Public accounting experience preferred
  • Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.

Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $67,000.00-78,000.00 annually. This role is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

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Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
  • 1+ years of accounting or finance experience
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
  • Advanced proficiency in PowerPoint
  • Experience with Workday HCM/Financials
  • Experience with BlackLine
  • Prior exposure to payroll or compensation accounting
  • Public accounting experience
  • Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

Fox Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Fox Corporation and has not been reviewed or approved by Fox Corporation.

  • Fair & Transparent Compensation Pay is considered competitive and fair in several roles and locations, with statements that the company pays well. Feedback suggests compensation aligns with market expectations for many employees.
  • Healthcare Strength Health coverage is described as comprehensive, including medical, dental, vision, mental health programs, and preventive care access. Feedback suggests plan options and design contribute to a strong benefits experience.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Time off is characterized as generous, with vacation accrual, sick time, paid holidays, and floating days. Feedback suggests PTO compares favorably to other stations and supports work-life balance.

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The Company
HQ: New York, NY
5,001 Employees

What We Do

Fox Corporation produces and distributes compelling news, sports and entertainment content through its iconic domestic brands including: FOX News, FOX Sports, the FOX Network, and the FOX Television Stations. These brands hold cultural significance with consumers and commercial importance for distributors and advertisers. The breadth and depth of our footprint allows us to deliver content that engages and informs audiences, develops deeper consumer relationships and creates more compelling product offerings. FOX maintains an impressive track record of news, sports, and entertainment industry success that will shape our strategy to capitalize on current strengths and invest in new initiatives. For more information about Fox Corporation, please visit www.FoxCorporation.com.

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