Job Description: To provide General Ledger accounting support and service to the company and customers through journal processing, data verification, account reconciliation, and issue resolution. The function of this position is to provide superior customer support to the business managers and accounting staff of related business units. Ensure that monthly reconciliations are completed in a timely manner, and to provide assistance ensuring that the month-end close process is performed accurately and timely.
Responsibilities:
· Provide an exceptional level of customer service and support to related business units and other internal customers.
· Perform monthly various general ledger account reconciliations, including sub-ledger and intercompany accounts. Provide monthly reports
on sub-ledger status.
· Coordinate all aspects of expense reporting for foreign bureaus.
· During month-end close, assist the Foreign Bureau Accountant in posting journals and other GL functions to ensure closing deadlines are met.
· Respond in a timely manner to questions/inquiries from business units regarding accounting matters, including follow-up on exceptions or inconsistencies.
· Perform special projects as assigned.
Qualifications:
· Bachelor’s Degree required; preferably in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration
· College Graduate with GPA of at least 2.5
· 0-3 years general accounting experience preferred
· Ability to convert complex data into meaningful information so actionable plans can be developed.
· Ability to demonstrate an analytical, methodical and resourceful approach to problem solving
· Good verbal and written communication skills, necessary to articulate ideas and prepare analyses
· Good interpersonal skills, necessary to build and maintain relationships and interact well across all levels
· Ability to prioritize and ensure completion of critical tasks
· Ability to work effectively alone as well as in a team environment with minimal supervision
· Ability to adjust to changing priorities, circumstances, and personal interaction styles
· Good understanding of general accounting concepts and procedures
· Experience with PeopleSoft highly desirable
· Must be detailed orientated
J2W:MON - Monster
Business Information: The New York Times Shared Services Center is the Business Solutions Provider for one of the world's premier media companies. Located in downtown Norfolk, Virginia, the SSC is a centralized facility for streamlining many of the Company's core processes in Benefits, Finance, Strategic Sourcing & Contracts, and Information Technology.
Company Information: The New York Times Company, a leading global, multimedia news and information company with 2011 revenues of $2.3 billion, includes The New York Times, the International Herald Tribune, The Boston Globe, NYTimes.com, BostonGlobe.com, Boston.com and related properties. The Company’s core purpose is to enhance society by creating, collecting and distributing high-quality news, information and entertainment.
EEO Statement: The New York Times Company is an equal employment opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, national origin, citizenship or any other protected characteristic. The New York Times Company is committed to diversity in its most inclusive sense.
Responsibilities:
· Provide an exceptional level of customer service and support to related business units and other internal customers.
· Perform monthly various general ledger account reconciliations, including sub-ledger and intercompany accounts. Provide monthly reports
on sub-ledger status.
· Coordinate all aspects of expense reporting for foreign bureaus.
· During month-end close, assist the Foreign Bureau Accountant in posting journals and other GL functions to ensure closing deadlines are met.
· Respond in a timely manner to questions/inquiries from business units regarding accounting matters, including follow-up on exceptions or inconsistencies.
· Perform special projects as assigned.
Qualifications:
· Bachelor’s Degree required; preferably in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration
· College Graduate with GPA of at least 2.5
· 0-3 years general accounting experience preferred
· Ability to convert complex data into meaningful information so actionable plans can be developed.
· Ability to demonstrate an analytical, methodical and resourceful approach to problem solving
· Good verbal and written communication skills, necessary to articulate ideas and prepare analyses
· Good interpersonal skills, necessary to build and maintain relationships and interact well across all levels
· Ability to prioritize and ensure completion of critical tasks
· Ability to work effectively alone as well as in a team environment with minimal supervision
· Ability to adjust to changing priorities, circumstances, and personal interaction styles
· Good understanding of general accounting concepts and procedures
· Experience with PeopleSoft highly desirable
· Must be detailed orientated
J2W:MON - Monster
Business Information: The New York Times Shared Services Center is the Business Solutions Provider for one of the world's premier media companies. Located in downtown Norfolk, Virginia, the SSC is a centralized facility for streamlining many of the Company's core processes in Benefits, Finance, Strategic Sourcing & Contracts, and Information Technology.
Company Information: The New York Times Company, a leading global, multimedia news and information company with 2011 revenues of $2.3 billion, includes The New York Times, the International Herald Tribune, The Boston Globe, NYTimes.com, BostonGlobe.com, Boston.com and related properties. The Company’s core purpose is to enhance society by creating, collecting and distributing high-quality news, information and entertainment.
EEO Statement: The New York Times Company is an equal employment opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, national origin, citizenship or any other protected characteristic. The New York Times Company is committed to diversity in its most inclusive sense.