OVERVIEW:
The Radio One story began simply with a dream and one radio station. Forty years, 13 markets, and 70+ stations later, we are an urban media empire, spanning multiple media platforms. We are in your ears with Reach Media/Radio One, on your televisions with TV One, and may even be the name behind your favorite website, with our digital platform Interactive One. Information is power, and our mission here at Radio One, Inc. is simple – to be the most trusted media source in the African American community. At Radio One, we pride ourselves on hiring people who are dedicated and continue to challenge the norm, while embracing a corporate culture built on creativity and passion. We are our employees’ biggest fans, and it is our daily mission to attract, develop, and retain the brightest stars in the business.
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Corporate Accountant to join our Finance and Accounting team. The successful candidate will play a critical role in overseeing the month-end close process, preparing and analyzing financial reports, stock-based compensation, ERP implementations, and ensuring compliance with accounting policies. This position requires a strong understanding of GAAP, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Improve processes impacting the accounting month-end and year-end close process
- Assist in developing and implementing robust internal accounting controls
- Prepare and record general ledger entries
- Perform monthly balance sheet account reconciliations
- Own the accounting for assigned areas including but not limited to cash, prepaid, and accrual
- Prepare monthly flux analyses, corporate department reports and other reporting as needed
- Assist in review of fixed assets in accordance with the capitalization policy
- Develop, implement and maintain accounting policies in accordance with GAAP.
- Prepare supporting files and documentation for SEC filings, including 10-Qs and 10-Ks
- Coordinate the annual external audit and quarterly reviews by providing documentation, explanations and support as needed
- Assist in budgeting and forecasting processes as needed
- Support management in the implementation of transformation efforts and continuous accounting system improvements
- Collaborate across departments and business partners such as IT, SEC reporting, FP&A, shared services and tax, regarding corporate accounting tasks
- Support the Assistant Controller and senior management with special projects and strategic initiatives
- Other duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and SOX compliance
- Proven experience with ERP systems; experience with system implementations or upgrades is a plus
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other financial analysis tools
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
- CoStar and/or LeaseQuery experience a plus
- Submit to a criminal background check
- Legal right to work in the United States
- Complies with Network and Urban One’s mandatory training and adheres to related course deadlines
- Travel to remote Radio One locations may be required
Skills Required
- Experience in corporate accounting, including month-end and year-end close processes
- Strong knowledge of GAAP
- Knowledge of SOX compliance and internal accounting controls
- Experience with ERP systems
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial analysis tools
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Experience with ERP system implementations or upgrades
- CoStar or LeaseQuery experience
- Legal right to work in the United States
- Successful completion of a criminal background check
What We Do
Launched in January 2004, TV One (www.tvone.tv) serves more than 57 million households, offering a broad range of real-life and entertainment-focused original programming, classic series, movies, and music designed to entertain, inform and inspire a diverse audience of adult African American viewers. In December 2008, the company launched TV One High Def, which now serves 14 million households. TV One is owned by Radio One [NASDAQ: ROIA and ROIAK; www.radio-one.com], the largest radio company that primarily targets African American and urban listeners; and Comcast Corporation [NASDAQ: CMCSA, CMCSK); www.comcast.com], one of the nation's leading providers of entertainment, information and communications products and services.
