Job description

Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI) is a subscription-led and digitally-focused media and marketing solutions company committed to empowering communities to thrive. With an unmatched reach at the national and local level, Gannett touches the lives of millions with our Pulitzer Prize-winning content, consumer experiences and benefits, and advertiser products and services.

Our current portfolio of media assets includes The USA TODAY NETWORK, which includes USA TODAY, and local media organizations in 43 states in the United States, and Newsquest, a wholly-owned subsidiary operating in the United Kingdom. We also own digital marketing services companies under the brand LocaliQ, which provide a cloud-based platform of products to enable small and medium-sized businesses to accomplish their marketing goals. In addition, our portfolio includes one of the largest media-owned events businesses in the U.S., USA TODAY NETWORK Ventures.

Gannett open roles are featured on various external job boards. When applying to a position at Gannett, you should be completing an application on Gannett Careers via Dayforce. Job postings directing you to complete an application on other external sites may not be valid.

To connect with us, visit www.gannett.com

Candidate will be a member of the Corporate Accounting team at a dynamic, quickly-growing public company. The Staff Accountant will be responsible for month end closing activities, analytical support and accounting projects.

The Staff Accountant will also take a proactive role in identifying opportunities to improve processes, develop and maintain effective controls and procedures.

BASE SALARY: $55,000 - $65,000

Job Skills & Responsibilities:

• Understand underlying business and related processes as foundation for responsibilities.
• Prepare monthly roll-forward schedules, account reconciliations, and other month-end close requirements. Ensure that all accruals have adequate supporting documentation, review for reasonableness and trends as per accrual procedures and guidelines.
• Work with business partners and accounts payable to facilitate monthly accrual calculations.
• Analyze and research income statement and balance sheet fluctuations. • Prepare financial statement fluctuation commentary for monthly management reporting.
• Support Accounting Manager with various process improvement projects, including but not limited to, the implementation of policies, procedures, and controls.
• Work on multiple projects simultaneously with keen understanding of deadlines.
• Adapt to a constantly changing environment and to evaluate current processes, make recommendations and implement viable solutions.

Skills

• Outlook & Team Skills
• Accounting systems- Info & BPC systems
• General Accounting knowledge (Balance Sheet Reconciliations) & Expense accounting
• Good team skills-since remote position
• Adaptive to changing culture

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience.
• Previous experience at a Big 4 accounting firm.
• General ledger accounting experience.
• Able to work independently as well as with cross functional groups.
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills required.
• Strong verbal and written skills along with good interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Excel (Intermediate - Advanced)
• Able to manage a high volume of transactions timely and accurately.

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The annualized base salary for this role will range between $34200 and $80500. Variable compensation is not reflected in these figures and based on the role, may be applicable. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, location, and union representation, if applicable.

Gannett Co., Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a diverse workforce. As such, we will consider all qualified applicants for employment and do not discriminate in connection with employment decisions on the basis of an applicant or employee’s race, color, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, citizenship status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, marital status, personal appearance (including height and weight), sexual orientation, family responsibilities, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), education, genetic characteristics or information, political affiliation, military or veteran status or other classifications protected by applicable federal, state and local laws in the jurisdictions where Gannett employs employees. In addition, Gannett Co., Inc. will provide applicants who require a reasonable accommodation, as a result of an applicant’s disability or religion, to complete this employment application and/or any other process in connection with an individuals’ application for employment with Gannett Co., Inc. Applicants who require such accommodation should contact Gannett Co., Inc.’s Recruitment Department at Recruit@gannett.com.

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