Staff Accountant

About Viamedia.ai

At Viamedia.ai, we combine the power of advanced ad technology, expert advertising representation, and end-to-end advertising solutions to help our partners grow revenue and connect with audiences everywhere.

As the nation’s leading independent media partner, we represent MVPDs, BSPs, CTV platforms, and FAST channels, delivering AI-powered insights, automated ad serving through Parrot ADS, and a full suite of managed services that make advertising smarter, simpler, and more effective — from local to national scale.

About the role

The industry's leading independent advertising management company, Viamedia offers centralized management of advertising sales across any screen – television, digital or mobile. Led by a diverse team with in-depth experience and track records of success in the advertising industry, Viamedia provides marketing solutions to local, regional and national advertisers in partnership with some of America's best known TV and digital media providers.

As a Staff Accountant, you will own routine general ledger accounting work — journal entries, account reconciliations, fixed assets, and intercompany transactions — that supports the timely and accurate close process across Viamedia and its subsidiaries. In this role you will partner closely with the Assistant Controller and serve as a key contributor to month-end close, internal controls, and external audit, while building backup capability for AP and cash functions to strengthen the team's operational resilience.

Attributes of Professionals in This Role

• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and a commitment to accuracy
• Self-motivating, enthusiastic, and diplomatic while managing multiple priorities
• Self-starter who can work independently and take ownership of recurring deliverables
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills that demonstrate clarity and completeness
• Curious and process-minded — looks for ways to improve and document workflows
• This role offers growth opportunities into Senior Accountant or Accounting Manager roles based on performance and business needs

Key Responsibilities of the Role

• Ability to operate effectively in a deadline-driven, multi-entity environment with competing priorities
• Prepare and post recurring and ad-hoc journal entries in support of monthly close
• Perform monthly balance sheet account reconciliations including cash, accruals, prepaids, and intercompany
• Maintain the fixed asset subledger in NetSuite, including additions, disposals, depreciation, and reconciliation to the general ledger
• Process intercompany transactions and reconcile balances between Viamedia and LFG entities monthly
• Support partner accrual reconciliations in coordination with the Director, Finance and Assistant Controller
• Assist with state and local tax filings under Assistant Controller supervision
• Assist with payroll timesheet approval follow-ups to support timely and accurate payroll processing
• Prepare audit support schedules and respond to PBC requests during the year-end external audit
• Serve as backup for the AP Accountant for daily AP work and 1099 preparation
• Serve as the owner of the cash processes including daily bank reconciliation
• Participate in process improvement work including ERP enhancements, automation initiatives, and playbook documentation
• Maintain a current playbook for the Staff Accountant role covering monthly close journal entry list, balance sheet reconciliation procedures, fixed asset subledger maintenance, intercompany reconciliation steps, audit PBC playbook, and AP/cash backup procedures
• Maintain appropriate internal controls and compliance with GAAP
• Perform other duties as may be assigned

Desired Experience and Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting required
• 3-5 years of progressively responsible accounting experience, including month-end close ownership
• Hands-on experience with NetSuite or comparable ERP system
• Advanced knowledge and experience with Microsoft Excel including pivot tables, lookups, and advanced formulas
• Working knowledge of GAAP and internal control concepts
• CPA or CPA-track preferred
• Strong interpersonal skills to communicate with all levels within and outside the organization
• Must be able to manage multiple priorities, be self-motivating, enthusiastic and diplomatic
• Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively by telephone, in writing, and in person

Reports To: Assistant Controller

FLSA Status: Salary-Exempt

Department: Finance – Accounting

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the job. Note Viamedia.ai may change the requirements of this position at any time at their discretion. Viamedia.ai is an equal opportunity employer.