Ogden Newspapers Hiring for Staff Accountant Job at Wheeling, WV Full Time

Job Summary

Ogden Newspapers located in Wheeling, West Virginia is looking for an experienced Staff Accountant. Ogden Newspapers has been committed to excellence in journalism through service and leadership in our communities. In this role, you will be a detail-oriented, tech-savvy professional with a strong work ethic that values personal and professional integrity. As a successful Staff Accountant, you will be able to work amongst the trees, but still see the forest.

The Staff Accountant will prepare and maintain financial records to track the organizations assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liabilities, and other related financial activities. You will be responsible for maintaining reports, performing account reconciliations, assisting with budget and close processes, conducting internal audits, and maintaining accounts payable documentation.

Responsibilities

• Prepares monthly balance sheets, income statements, and profit and loss statements.
• Reconciles bank accounts, verifies deposits and addresses inquiries from banks.
• Assist Accounts Payable team members to ensure payments are charged to the appropriate accounts.
• Provides outside auditors with assistance; gather necessary account information and documents to perform annual audit.
• Files sales and use tax returns.
• Maintains knowledge of acceptable accounting practices and procedures.
• Coordinating financial activities with remote or off-site locations.
• Identify trends in financial performance and providing recommendations for improvement.
• Other duties assigned by supervisor as needed.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, or related field preferred, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• At least two (2) years of related experience required.

Required:

• Knowledge of general financial accounting.
• Understanding of and the ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software, and accounting software.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Preferred)

Work Location: One location