Senior Financial Accountant
Core
Execute general ledger accounting, financial reporting, and variance analysis to support strategic decision-making for The Washington Post's leadership.
Role type
Senior Financial Accountant
Builds
Accurate financial statements, audit-ready data, and automated accounting processes
Domain
Media / General Ledger & Financial Reporting
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
General ledger operations, financial reporting, GAAP standards, variance analysis, process documentation, automation tools, complex financial statement preparation, audit support
Preferred skills
CPA or CA designation, Alteryx, Oracle, Hyperion Smartview, BlackLine, Salesforce, Bloomberg Tax, Accounting Leases & Fixed Assets, SAP
Technologies
Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, Power Pivot), Alteryx, Oracle, Hyperion Smartview, BlackLine, Salesforce, Bloomberg Tax, SAP
Responsibilities
Execute general ledger functions including journal entries and month-end/year-end close; conduct variance analyses for income statement and balance sheet accounts; interpret and apply GAAP accounting standards; develop and maintain process documentation; identify and implement automation opportunities; prepare schedules for annual financial statements, tax filings, and audits; support interim and year-end audit cycles; lead or contribute to special projects and ad hoc reporting.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
