Accountant

The Daily Beast is looking to hire an Accountant to join the Finance team. This person will report directly to the VP, Finance Accounting and will be responsible for supporting all departments under The Daily Beast umbrella. This role offers great growth potential to learn all aspects of Finance/Accounting under the VP’s guidance.

We are searching for an eager individual who’s ready to dive into general accounting operations and assist with driving the Company’s financial strategy and planning forward. The ideal candidate can collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee month-end, quarter-end and year-end closing
• Prepare month-end journal entries which include, but not limited to, the areas of transactions, accounts receivable, prepaid expenses, and accrued expenses
• Assist in performing Revenue/Expense analysis for monthly closes
• Manage Freelancer AP Cycle – receive all incoming invoices, match invoices to agreements/contracts, route for approvals, prepare weekly accounts payable listing, identify vendors for payment, ensure timely and accurate payment of vendor invoices and freelancer invoices
• Assist Operations with AR collections as needed
• Contribute to identifying and implementing various policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Prepare monthly PL reporting to IAC
• Prepare forecasting analytics for significant PL Accounts
• Assist with compliance and audit preparation as needed
• Support the Finance Accounting teams with all accounting functions and various financial projects as required

Desired Skills Experience

• S/B.A in accounting, finance, business or another related field
• 0 to 2 years of G/L and month end close experience
• Self-motivated team player with a willingness to learn and take on new challenges
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent written, verbal, communication, detailed orientated and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously
• The candidate must be proficient with MS Office (Strong Excel including Pivot Table, Vlookup, Macro’s, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) as well as Google Suite (Gmail, Google Sheets)
• Prior experience in digital media and/or publishing industry is a plus
• Previous internships or part-time experience in accounting/finance are a plus

Why Work for Us?
The Daily Beast is a globally recognized publication at IAC HQ in New York City. As part of IAC, we offer best-in-class benefits, including:

• Flexible vacation
• Hybrid working model with flexibility for remote work
• Comprehensive, employer-subsidized insurance plans
• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• 401(k) matching
• Tuition reimbursement

Pay Range Salary
The pay range for this position is $70,000 - $80,000. The range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base salary range for this position. Actual salaries may vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to work location, experience, and other factors. The Daily Beast is a globally recognized publication at IAC with our headquarters in New York City.

Additional Information
Don’t meet every single requirement listed here? If you’re interested in joining the Beast but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with this job description, we encourage you to give it a shot all the same. It might turn out that you’re just the right candidate for this or other roles. See more about our commitment to diversity at https://www.thedailybeast.com/company/diversity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.