Share Email Opening Title Associate Accountant  Description U.S. News & World Report is a multifaceted digital media company dedicated to helping citizens, consumers, business leaders and policy officials make important decisions in their lives. We publish independent reporting, rankings, data journalism and advice that has earned the trust of our readers and users for 90 years. Our platforms on usnews.com include Education, Health, Money, Travel, Cars, News and 360 Reviews. We reach more than 40 million people monthly during moments when they are most in need of expert advice and motivated to act on that advice directly on our platforms. Our signature franchises include our “Best” series of consumer guides on colleges, graduate schools, hospitals, diets, cars, financial services and more. These guides provide an easy-to-digest list for consumers to better understand and compare when making their decisions. We continue to publish annual guides of the authoritative Best Colleges and Best Hospitals rankings on our website and in print. And our U.S. News Live flagship conferences highlight important national conversations including Healthcare of Tomorrow and Healthiest Communities. We believe in having a broad range of talent and backgrounds at U.S. News. We strive to maintain a welcoming workplace where everyone is given an opportunity to succeed and contribute to their fullest. Learn more about our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiative. Your role in helping us shape the future: U.S. News empowers everyone to thrive. In this position you will have the opportunity to leverage your strengths and skills to prepare financial reports to track the organization's assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liabilities and other related financial activities. You will be primarily responsible for assisting with month end and quarter end close duties, completing ad hoc financial close projects, and working with various employees across many departments to maintain accurate financial records. Are you up to the challenge? Prepare journal entries, analyses, account reconciliations, bank reconciliations, credit card entry and reconciliations, and assist with monthly close processes. Maintain financial reports, records, and general ledger accounts. Contribute to the development and review of annual operating budgets and performance projections. Maintain documentation for accounts payable, purchasing, and treasury. Perform monthly and quarterly balance sheet reconciliations. Respond to information requests, review financial statements, and assist with audits. Work collaboratively with other members of Finance to assist in preparing monthly financial packages and other management reports. Ensure compliance with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles). Assist the Controller as needed.   Position Requirements You should definitely have: One to twelve months’ experience as an Accountant or similar position. Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent work experience Good analytical and organizational skills Basic knowledge of accounting principals Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel; experience with pivot tables and VLOOKUPs Basic ability to read and manipulate financial reports.   It would be nice if you had: Ability to do financial modeling and excel/google sheets Understanding of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles).   What it’s like to work with us: Talent is our best asset! We invest in people with passion and potential who understand U.S. News’ dedication to our consumers. Entrepreneurial, mission-driven culture with core values of quality and integrity Focus on fostering personal and professional growth Competitive benefits including paid vacation time, medical, tuition reimbursement, and training Collaborative Work Environment ~ Fun, diverse, inclusive and ambitious co-workers   Other Job Info: These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees assigned to this job. U.S. News & World Report strongly encourages all employees to be fully vaccinated (including boosters). Preference for New York or Washington, DC based applicants to work a hybrid schedule in those office locations. Remote applicants will be considered. In New York City, the anticipated base salary for this position is $50,000 to $70,000. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, interview performance, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.       Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time   Number of Openings 1   About the Organization U.S. News & World Report is a publisher of news and information that empowers people to make better, more informed decisions about important issues affecting their lives.   EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.   Tags   This position is currently not accepting applications. To search for an open position, please go to http://USNewsandWorldReport.appone.com WE ALSO RECOMMEND Other Jobs Within Same Category Senior Manager Accounting in Iselin, New Jersey Posted on: 8/20/2024 [Apply Now] Other Jobs Within 60 Miles Senior Manager Accounting in Iselin, New Jersey Posted on: 8/20/2024 [Apply Now] Associate Account Manager / Account Manager in New York , NY Posted on: 10/1/2024 [Apply Now] Follow us See who works here:

 

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