Job Position: SeniorCorporate Accountant
Department: Finance
Reports to: Assistant Corporate Controller
FLSA: Exempt (PROLRN)
Status: Full-Time
Work Location: Silver Spring, MD
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, managing lease accounting, 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, including detailed standard operating procedures for corporate accounting activities.
- Prepare and record general ledger entries
- Perform monthly balance sheet account reconciliations
- Account for stock-based compensation in compliance with ASC 718
- Compile technical accounting analysis of complex accounting transactions, such as new contracts or business combinations
- Develop, implement, and maintain accounting policies in accordance with GAAP.
- Assist in the preparation of 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, SEC reporting requirements, and SOX compliance
- Experience with lease accounting (ASC 842) and stock-based compensation accounting (ASC 718).
- 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
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; CPA certification preferred. Minimum of 3 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably in a public company environment and/or public accounting firm.
