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iHeartMedia Accounting Manager in White Plains, New York
iHeartMedia
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The audio revolution is here – and iHeart is leading it! iHeartMedia, the number one audio company in America , reaches 90% of Americans every month -- a monthly audience that’s twice the size of any other audio company – almost three times the size of the largest TV network – and almost 4 times the size of the largest ad-supported music streaming service. In fact, we have:
More #1 rated markets than the next two largest radio companies combined;
We’re the largest podcast publisher , with more monthly downloads than the second- and third-largest podcast publishers combined. Podcasting, the fastest-growing new media, today has more monthly users than streaming music services or Netflix;
iHeart is the home of many of the country’s most popular and trusted on-air personalities and podcast influencers , who build important connections with hundreds of communities across America;
We create and produce some of the most popular and well-known branded live music events in America, including the iHeartRadio Music Festival, the iHeartRadio Music Awards, the iHeartCountry Festival, iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina and the iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour;
iHeartRadio is the #1 streaming radio digital service in America;
Our social media footprint is 7 times larger than the next largest audio service; and
We have the only complete audio ad technology stack in the industry for all forms of audio , from on demand to broadcast radio, digital streaming radio and podcasting, which bring data, targeting and attribution to all forms of audio at an unparalleled scale. As a result, we’re able to combine our strong leadership position in audience reach, usage and ad tech with powerful tools and insights for our sales organizations to help them build success for their clients at a more efficient cost than any other option.
Because we reach almost every community in America, we’re committed to providing a range of programming that reflects the diversity of the many communities we serve – and our company reflects that same kind of diversity. Our company values stress collaboration, curiosity, welcoming dissent, accepting mistakes in the pursuit of new ideas, and respect for everyone.
Only one company in America has the #1 position in everything audio: iHeartMedia!
If you’re excited about this role but don’t feel your experience aligns perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. At iHeartMedia we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace and are looking for teammates passionate about what we do!
What We Need:
An RCS Group Accounting Manager opportunity that includes accounting operations and Sales support. Mediabase’s radio tracking data is known widely as the music industry standard across labels, publishers and management companies. Media Monitors is the nation's leading local monitoring company, serving the media and advertising industries with near real-time intelligence on broadcast TV, Cable, Radio, Print and Digital. The RCS group needs a hands-on Accounting Manager who can solve problems, make decisions, automate processes and partner with business leaders. Job descriptions and resume buzzwords such as, “month-end close”, “accounts payable”, “accounts receivable”, “journal entries”, etc. only describe the output of what we do. It’s how we do it that makes us, and you, unique. We aren’t satisfied just checking the boxes and doing the job. If you have a strong desire to understand the “why” and find efficient solutions this opportunity at the RCS Group may be for you.
What You'll Do:
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage customer billing, vendor payments and month-end close process for business unit and consolidated division accounting activities in accordance with US GAAP and iHeartMedia policies. Responsibilities include:
P&L analysis and general ledger account review
Partner with Sales to manage customer contracts and bill Music industry clients
Reconcile, research, and proactively resolve customer payments and other balance sheet items
Supervise accounts payable processing and staff
Follow key controls to ensure SOX compliance
Prepare Journal Entries
Use appropriate systems and tools to input data, generate reports, conduct specialized research projects, prepare reconciliations for review, forecast results, and respond to inquiries.
Understand full cycle accounting and ensure proper control, recording, and classification of financial transactions.
Identify and escalate appropriate issues to management as needed.
Manage special projects or support tasks, as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and 3+ years of relevant experience required
Advanced Excel knowledge including understanding and using formulas and manipulating large sets of data
Strong financial information systems experience preferred (Sage300, COGNOS, etc.)
Other:
Possess and demonstrate excellent organizational, interpersonal, facilitation, oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work under minimal supervision, independently and/or as a member of a project team.
Ability to multitask and to prioritize workload under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment – must escalate appropriate issues to management in a timely fashion.
Must be detailed oriented – with strong attention to accuracy and problem solving. “Following-up until resolved” skills are a must.
Skills in Microsoft office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook, etc.)
What You'll Need:
What You'll Bring:
Respect for others and a strong belief that others should do this in return
Full proficiency and understanding of job function
Ability to work independently with minimal guidance
In-depth knowledge of key business drivers and how this impacts your team
Experience in team and project management for mid-sized projects
Ability to recognize and mitigate risk
Confidence to solve complex problems using multiple sources of information
Growth mindset and desire for continued knowledge sharing and learning
Understanding of impact of your own decisions
Ability to identify new opportunities for continued improvement across business
Comfort acting as a trusted advisor for colleagues with less experience
Ability to manage complex and confidential information and to influence others to build consensus across all levels
Compensation:
Salary to be determined by multiple factors including but not limited to relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications, and alignment with market data.
$92,000 - $115,000
Location:
White Plains, NY: One North Broadway, 14th Floor, 10601
Position Type:
Regular
Time Type:
Full time
Pay Type:
Salaried
Benefits:
iHeartMedia’s benefits offering is flexible and offers a variety of choices to meet the diverse needs of our changing workforce, including the following:
Employer sponsored medical, dental and vision with a variety of coverage options
Company provided and supplemental life insurance
Paid vacation and sick time
Paid company holidays, including a floating holiday that enable our employees to celebrate the holiday of their choosing
A Spirit day to encourage and allow our employees to more easily volunteer in their community
A 401K plan
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no cost – services include telephonic counseling sessions, consultation on legal and financial matters, emotional well-being, family and caregiving
A range of additional voluntary programs, such as spending accounts, student loan refinancing, accident insurance and more!
We are accepting applications for this role on an ongoing basis.
The Company is an equal opportunity employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.
Non-Compete will be required for certain positions and as allowed by law.
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iHeartMedia is the number one audio company in the United States, reaching nine out of 10 Americans every month – we specialize in radio, digital, social, podcasts, influencers, data, and events across the nation and provide premier opportunities for advertisers.
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