At a Glance
- Tasks: Support General Ledger accounting and provide analytical insights to enhance financial processes.
- Company: Join the iconic New York Times, a leader in independent journalism.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, health benefits, flexible work options, and tuition reimbursement.
- Other info: Diverse workplace with opportunities for growth and professional development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a mission-driven company dedicated to truth and understanding.
- Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Accounting and 5+ years of experience required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 70000 £ per year.
The mission of The New York Times is to seek the truth and help people understand the world. That means independent journalism is at the heart of all we do as a company.
About the Role: To provide General Ledger accounting support to The New York Times Company. Tasks include journal entry preparation and processing, data verification, account reconciliations and issue resolution. You will provide customer support to the business managers and accounting staff of the company and will perform accounting tasks including month end close, and account reconciliations and report directly to the Manager, Financial Accounting.
Responsibilities:
- Perform analytical review on the more complex General Ledger accounts and research unexpected or unusual results.
- Provide analysis of the composition and validity of account balances.
- Coordinate inventory reporting of receipt and consumption activities with the Abinet inventory subsystem.
- Work with operational managers and directors to determine necessary month end journal entries.
- Help with certain ad hoc or customized analytics.
- Apply proper accounting treatment to new financial transactions and record applicable journal entries to the General Ledger.
- Respond to questions from business units regarding general accounting and Workday system matters.
- Investigate and resolve GL inconsistencies.
- Assess current processes and create recommendations for process improvements and operational efficiencies.
- Ensure accounting procedures are documented; maintain strong internal controls.
- Some travel for physical inventory counts is expected.
- Demonstrate support and understanding of our value of journalistic independence and a strong commitment to our mission to seek the truth and help people understand the world.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
- 5+ years general accounting experience.
- Apply professional judgment to complex accounting matters.
- Ability to convert complex data into meaningful information so you can develop actionable plans.
- Experience with general accounting concepts and procedures.
- Requires a detail-oriented individual.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with multi-currency general ledgers/processing.
- Able to work autonomously and in a team environment.
- Experience with Workday.
Senior Accountant in Norfolk employer: The New York Times
The New York Times is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of London where independent journalism thrives. With a strong commitment to employee growth, we provide opportunities for professional development and training in cutting-edge video production technologies. Our inclusive culture values diverse perspectives, ensuring that every team member contributes to our mission of delivering high-quality journalism that informs and engages our global audience.
