Senior Accountant (R50029941)

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANYFox News Media FOX News Media operates the FOX News Channel (FNC), FOX Business Network (FBN), FOX News Digital, FOX News Audio, FOX News Books, the direct-to-consumer digital streaming services FOX Nation and FOX News International and the newly announced platform FOX Weather. Currently the number one network in all of cable, FNC has also been the most watched television news channel for 20 consecutive years, while FBN currently ranks among the top business channels on cable. Owned by FOX Corporation, FOX News Media reaches 200 million people each month. JOB DESCRIPTION

Fox News has an exciting opportunity to be a Senior Accountant! This Senior Accountant role offers the opportunity to drive impactful month-end and quarter-end close processes, perform high-value financial analysis, and contribute to shaping best-in-class accounting policies. We're looking for a detail-oriented self-starter who thrives in fast-paced environments, communicates with clarity, and brings a collaborative mindset to every project.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Accurate and efficient preparation of monthly and quarterly financial deliverables including, journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, statements of Cash Flows, Corporate Disclosure requirements

• Lead and monitor the month-end and quarter-end accounting close to ensure deadlines are met and all items are recorded

• Conduct financial analyses, including variance analysis and forecasting

• Review and approve monthly journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and ad hoc reporting

• Provide training and oversight of junior Accounting staff as needed

• Review accounting policies and processes; assist in research, development, and implementation of new or updated company policies

• Assist process owners in the documentation and testing of SOX controls

• Special projects and ad hoc requests as needed

• Drive company initiatives and lead projects

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• 3+ years of general accounting experience and solid understanding of GAAP

• Bachelor's degree in accounting

• Full understanding and experience with general accounting, strong financial analysis skills

• Demonstrated proficiency in Excel

• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines

• Ability to work independently

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Knowledge of Blackline and Workday

• Familiarity with the media industry

• CPA, or CPA path

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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 $92,000.00-100,000.00 annually. This role is also eligible for 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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