Accounting Manager

MediaNews Group

. Supervise the General Ledger Team within the Shared Services Center .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $80,000 - $85,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in General Ledger accounting, financial close processes, and GAAP compliance, while effectively leading and developing a team. Proficient in advanced Excel functions and automated accounting systems, particularly Oracle, to enhance financial reporting and analysis.

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General Ledger Accounting ExperienceGAAP KnowledgeSupervisory ExperienceAdvanced Excel ProficiencyOracle Accounting System Experience

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Hard Skills

Financial Statement CloseJournal Entry PreparationAccount ReconciliationBad Debt AnalysisVariance AnalysisInternal Control KnowledgeProcess Improvement IdentificationInventory ManagementPayroll Journal Entry ApprovalFinancial Documentation Preparation

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsTeam CollaborationCustomer-Focused ApproachProblem-Solving AbilityAttention to Detail

Tools & Technologies

Oracle Accounting SystemBusiness Intelligence SystemsEPM Reporting Systems

Industry Keywords

Shared Services CenterFinancial Close ActivitiesInternal Control QuestionnairesP&L ReportingFinancial Results Communication

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Oracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Supervise the General Ledger Team within the Shared Services Center
Ensure financial close activities are completed timely and accurately in accordance with GAAP
Review and post journal entries and approve payroll journal entries and reconciliations
Prepare monthly journal entries and supporting schedules for assigned properties
Prepare documentation for revenue, expense, payroll, benefits, allocation, and other journal entries
Enter journal entries into Oracle and obtain required property approvals
Complete quarterly Internal Control Questionnaires and Representation Letters
Participate in quarterly close calls and respond to PAR questions
Support the Senior Director of Accounting with special projects and reporting
Release P&L details to department heads at field locations
Respond to financial-results questions from department heads, FP&A contacts, and publishers
Assist FP&A resources with variance analyses and Day 7 reports
Review account reconciliations
Track newsprint inventory orders, receipts, and invoicing
Complete inventory roll-forwards, calculate newsprint expense, and generate related journal entries
Perform bad debt analysis and record bad debt expense
Provide customer service to field-location and corporate-office contacts
Identify process improvements and efficiency gains
Hire, train, and manage the General Ledger Team
Participate in the future expansion of Shared Services

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, math or related field of study required
Bachelor’s degree in accounting preferred
Combination of college education and experience to enable successful performance in all aspects of the position
5+ years of related General Ledger accounting experience required
5–7+ years of related General Ledger accounting experience preferred
2–3 years of supervisory experience required
8–10 years of overall business experience preferred
Knowledge of accounting processes and internal controls
Strong knowledge and application of GAAP
Experience executing the financial statement close
Ability to read and comprehend written instructions, correspondence, and financial documents
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to present organized technical information via email to clients
Ability to solve practical problems with limited standardization
High degree of self-initiative
Good interpersonal skills and ability to remain calm under pressure
Strong attention to detail
Proven team collaboration skills
Demonstrated leadership and team development skills
Customer-focused approach
Ability to communicate technical problems to appropriate IT staff
Advanced Excel proficiency, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, reconciliations, and roll-forward schedules
Knowledge of automated accounting systems, preferably Oracle, and business intelligence and reporting systems (EPM)
Must be willing to submit to and pass required pre-employment background checks

Benefits

Comp & perks

Potential annual bonus (OTE $88,000 - $93,500)
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
401k
Paid time off
Select paid holidays