Our client, a leading media company, is looking for an experienced and motivated accountant to join their Benefits accounting department.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze Balance Sheet and P&L accounts
• Prepare and document financial statements for employee pension plans
• Budgeting and Forecasting as it relates to employee benefits
• Complete month end close, general ledger, reconciliation process and variance analysis
• Employee Benefit footnote preparation (10Q and 10K)
• Communicate with internal and external departments
• Perform ad hoc projects as they arise

Qualifications:

• 3+ years relevant work experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Analytical multitasker able to work independently
• Motivated and hardworking leader
• Team player who is willing to put in the necessary time to complete a task
• Microsoft Excel experience
• Hyperion/SAP experience a plus
• FAS 87, 106, 112, 132R, 157, 157, 158 knowlwdge a plus
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• CPA a plus