Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

Located in Spokane, WA

About us :

Family-owned Morgan Murphy Media is seeking an experienced Accountant for an exciting opportunity to join our team of accounting professionals. Our impressive portfolio of multi-state media entities includes WA-based Television, Radio Stations and Local News Websites. Becoming part of our team allows you to grow your career and become an integral part of our financial operations while working in a fast-paced and growing industry.

About this opportunity :

We are looking for an accounting professional that not only has proven success in a financial position but also has exceptional communication skills and will bring innovative ideas to the table to help us create internal efficiencies. Practical knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and four years of public / private combined experience desired.

In addition to general accounting duties such as journal entries, commission calculations, and supporting day-to-day operations, this position will assist the Business Manager in closing of the monthly financial statements and annual budgets. If you have a degree and work experience in accounting and you possess exceptional multi-tasking, then we would like you to become part of our trusted team!

Primary Job Duties

Reporting : Position is integral in the preparation and distribution of monthly financial statements, quarterly forecasts and reviews, and annual budget

Audit : Assist with the annual financial audit and other audits during the year

General Ledger / Closing : Journal entries, reconcile accounts, research variances, provide analysis

Commissions : Monthly preparation and / or review

General : Prepare / review / work on a myriad of accounting / business related tasks which include, but are not limited to, accounts receivable / payable, property taxes, state taxes, fixed assets, insurance, non-traditional revenue / promotional events, etc

Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by local managers, CAO and CFO

Work on variety of analysis and management reports for Company Executives

Skills / Experience

Ideal candidate will have :

• 2-year accounting degree
• Minimum of three years of accounting experience, including financial statement preparation
• Microsoft Office expertise, including Excel and Word
• Desire to learn new software such as MMM business systems
• Strong attention to detail, proven ability to multi-task, and effective communication skills

What you’ll get in return :

You’ll get a supportive work environment with co-workers and managers who value your work, your time and your perspective. You’ll get the training and support you need to do your job well. You’ll get to work with journalists at all levels of their career who are passionate about what we do it.

Salary : $73,000-$78,000 per year

Benefits : We offer employees and their families medical, dental, vision, prescription, life insurance, and Employee Assistance Program benefits. Employees are also offered long-term disability insurance, flexible spending account, 401(k), health savings account, employee referral program, and paid time off including 80 hours of vacation following 1 year of service, 1 hour of sick time for every 40 hours worked, 2 personal days and 9 paid holidays.

What’s next? To apply online and include your resume!

Equal Opportunity Employer