Fixed Asset Staff Accountant - Cumulus Media : Job Details

Company OverviewCumulus Media (OTCQB: CMLS) is an audio-first media company delivering premium content to a quarter billion people every month - wherever and whenever they want it. Cumulus Media engages listeners with high-quality local programming through 400 owned-and-operated radio stations across 84 markets; delivers nationally-syndicated sports, news, talk, and entertainment programming from iconic brands including the NFL, the NCAA, the Masters, Infinity Sports Network, AP News, the Academy of Country Music Awards, and many other world-class partners across more than 9,500 affiliated stations through Westwood One, the largest audio network in America; and inspires listeners through the Cumulus Podcast Network, an established and influential platform for original podcasts that are smart, entertaining, and thought-provoking. Cumulus Media provides advertisers with personal connections, local impact and national reach through broadcast and on-demand digital, mobile, social, and voice-activated platforms, as well as integrated digital marketing services, powerful influencers, full-service audio solutions, industry-leading research and insights, and live event experiences. For more information visit www.cumulusmedia.com. Position OverviewCumulus Media | (Atlanta, GA) has an immediate hybrid-remote opening for a Fixed Asset Staff Accountant located in our corporate headquarters (Atlanta) and is responsible for supporting the Senior Accounting Director in carrying out the duties of the department. This position is also responsible for preparing journal entries, reconciliations, and detailed reports. The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal and excellent communication skills, written and verbal as well as outstanding organizational and problem solving skills. Key Responsibilities & QualificationsResponsibilities:

• Create and track capital purchase requisitions ensuring they have clear descriptions, supporting documentation and correct approval chains
• Create payable batches by processing invoices against purchase orders
• Monitor and close out purchase orders in a timely manner
• Obtain and maintain a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure
• Performance of their assigned duties to ensure an accurate, and timely, month-end, quarterly, and year-end financial close
• Coordinate and execute all month-end close activities based on the close schedule
• Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, supporting workpapers, accruals/re-classes, and variance analysis
• Respond to inquiries from Engineering, internal and external auditors, regarding purchase requisitions, purchase orders and capex payments
• Support Senior Accounting Director with special projects and analysis
• Manage workload and prioritize job tasks to meet deadlines
• Comply with corporate policies and procedures
• Comply with US GAAP, COSO, and SOX in concert with our internal controls
• Interface with Engineering and IT in various markets
• Other duties, as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field required.
• 1-3 years accounting experience, with the month-end close processing experience preferred.
• Must be detail oriented, with good time management skills.
• Proven ability to handle confidential information.
• Able to work independently and manage workload - prioritizing job tasks to meet deadlines.
• Working knowledge/use of general ledger software helpful; experience with Great Plains and/or WideOrbit preferred.
• Regular use of high-intermediate Excel functions (pivot tables, Vlookups, formulas/macros) preferred.

What We Offer

• Competitive Pay
• Focused, responsible and collaborative work environment with the ability, to ask what if and try innovative solutions
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance coverage
• 401K with company match
• Paid Vacation, Sick & Holiday time off
• Parental leave time off benefits, life insurance, disability insurance, wellness, and an employee referral bonus program

For immediate consideration, please visit For more information about Cumulus Media, visit our website at: EEO StatementCUMULUS MEDIA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).PandoLogic. Category: Finance, Keywords: Staff Accountant