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About this GL Accountant role at MediaNews Group

MediaNews Group · Onsite · Willoughby, Ohio

Summary:

MediaNews Group is looking for a GL Accountant to join our team. This position is responsible for all GL activities related to payroll, withholdings, and benefits for all assigned properties (newspapers) owned by MediaNews Group and Tribune Publishing Co.

Please Note: Although this is a remote position, candidates must reside in Colorado or Ohio.

What you will do:

  • For assigned properties, prepare weekly, biweekly, and monthly journal entries and supporting schedules

  • Prepare documentation for journal entries in the areas of payroll and benefits

  • Enter journal entries into Oracle

  • Complete reconciliations within the Oracle ARCS online reconciliation module

  • Research and clear reconciling items from account reconciliations in a timely manner

  • Field questions/inquiries from department heads, FP&A contacts, and publishers regarding financial results and perform research activities

  • Participate in monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close cycles

What you will bring:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

  • 1–3 years of accounting experience, including account reconciliations and financial close cycles (monthly, quarterly, annual)

  • Experience with multi-entity or intercompany accounting

  • Strong understanding of financial statements and general ledger accounting principles

  • Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, complex formulas, and multi-tabbed workbooks

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills for collaborating across departments and with external vendors

  • Strong problem-solving ability with the agility to navigate less-standardized processes

Benefits and Compensation:

The salary range is $62,500 - $65,000. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to geographic location, education, work experience, time in role, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, the Company offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, 401k, as well as paid time off and select paid holidays (all benefits are based on eligibility). Please click the following link for more detailed information: www.mymedianewsgroup.com

Who we are:

At MediaNews Group, our employees are our greatest asset. MediaNews Group (MNG) was established in 1985 and has over 4,000 employees nationwide including subsidiaries and other corporate affiliates. There are more than 100 different brands within our portfolio. In addition to our print products, we are a client-centric digital organization that brings scale, precision, and sophistication to digital marketing. Leveraging the belief that people matter as much as technology, our suite of products, including Adtaxi, helps advertisers solve complex marketing challenges with custom, performance-driven solutions.  Readers turn to us for all the news and information that matters to them nationwide. Adtaxi is an exclusive program with the ability to reach 196M or 95% of the U.S. wired population that was established in 2010. Learn more at www.medianewsgroup.com.

“4x Built In Best Places to Work Winner - 2023-2026”

EEO Statement:

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

How To Apply:

  • Please submit an online application along with your resume for this position here

Closing Date:

  • Continuous recruitment until the position is filled

Conditions of Employment: 

  • A full pre-employment background check will be conducted as part of the selection process. Must be willing to submit and pass the necessary required checks

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How this Accountant salary compares

This role pays $63,750/yrbelow the typical range for Accountant roles.

$55,000 median $87,360 $123,900

Typical range $69,866–$105,000/yr, from 1,017 comparable Accountant listings on JobsRadar (pay annualized to USD). See Accountant salary insights →

About MediaNews Group

We are people first. Our people are our differentiator. Together, we are reinventing an industry. Transforming the future of media we pride ourselves on sharing engaging stories that inform, inspire, and connect with readers across a diverse collection of trusted local media brands. MediaNews Group is a leader in local, multi-platform news and information, distinguished by its award-winning, original content and high quality, diversified portfolio of local media assets. We offer local news and information web sites and mobile apps offering rich multimedia experiences across the nation. MediaNews Group, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employmen

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