Staff Accountant

MediaNews Group

. Analyze revenue and expense accounts and prepare variance reports .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $70,000 - $90,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong analytical skills with expertise in financial modeling and reporting, utilizing advanced Microsoft Excel functions to support budgeting and forecasting processes. Proven ability to analyze financial data, identify trends, and communicate insights effectively across divisions.

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Financial ModelingAdvanced Microsoft ExcelVariance AnalysisOracle SmartViewBudgeting and Forecasting

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Hard Skills

Financial AnalysisVariance ReportingData AnalysisFinancial ReportingModel BuildingProcess DocumentationForecastingTrend IdentificationExpense ManagementRevenue Analysis

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsCommunication SkillsProject ManagementRelationship BuildingPrioritization

Tools & Technologies

Oracle Cloud EPMOracle SmartViewMicrosoft Excel

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in AccountingBachelor’s Degree in FinanceBachelor’s Degree in Economics

Industry Keywords

Financial ProcessesFinancial SystemsBudgetingForecastingExpense AccountsRevenue Accounts

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudFlashOracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Analyze revenue and expense accounts and prepare variance reports
Maintain finance reporting across all areas of the business
Assist with weekly projections and annual budgets
Collect, monitor, and analyze financial data for revenue, expense, and strategic objectives
Create financial models for decision support
Analyze results, monitor variances, identify trends, and recommend actions to management
Support weekly Flash and annual budgeting processes
Compare actual results with plans and forecasts to identify financial status
Provide trends and forecasts
Develop automated reporting and forecasting tools
Establish, build, and maintain relationships across divisions
Work with Oracle SmartView and Oracle Cloud EPM financial reporting
Create forecasts and models

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance/Economics
Two (2) years of directly related experience
Strong analytical (quantitative as well as qualitative) skills including building models
Ability to streamline functions
Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced lookup functions (XLOOKUP, VLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH), conditional logic (IF, IFS, SUMIFS, COUNTIFS), and dynamic cell linking
Strong financial modeling experience
Extensive understanding of financial processes, systems and controls
Responsibility for documenting processes
Ability to prioritize workload with minimal supervision and manage multiple projects
Outstanding written and spoken communication skills
Must reside in CO, FL, IL, MA, MN, OH, OK, PA, or TX
Must be willing to submit to and pass a full pre-employment background check
Able to travel 10–25% to Denver

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Select paid holidays