G/L Accountant

About the role

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Clear Channel Outdoor

Job Summary

The General Ledger Accountant's primary function is to complete all assignments necessary to ensure an accurate and timely monthly accounting close and to maintain an analysis of general ledger accounts to ensure each is fairly stated.

Job Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit general ledger journal entries to Corporate by the accounting close deadline to close the books each month accurately and timely.
• Prepare monthly balance sheet account reconciliations for assigned business units (domestic and Caribbean) to ensure each account is fairly stated.
• Analyze and interpret airport lease agreements to ensure compliance with our reporting and payment requirements and adhere to contractual and corporate deadlines.
• Work with Corporate to ensure accurate reporting of LOC's, Bonds, property tax, and sales and use taxes in the U.S. and Caribbean as needed.
• Preparation of ad hoc analysis as requested (ACS, ACDBE, Fixed Assets, etc.).
• Support annual budget process.
• Assist with internal & external audits by providing necessary financial data, supporting documentation, and explanations for audit inquiries.
• Perform other duties as assigned or requested.

Job Qualifications

Education and Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or equivalent field required experience.
• CPA preferred.

Work Experience

• Two (2) + years of general ledger accounting & account analysis experience.

Skills

• Knowledge of basic accounting procedures and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Competencies

• Achievement Orientation: Focusing efforts on meeting challenges and achieving high quality results consistent with the organization's goals.
• Business Perspective: Using an understanding of business issues, processes and outcomes to enhance business performance.
• Client Focus: Providing service excellence to internal and/or external clients.
• Fostering Communication: Listening and communicating openly, honestly, and respectfully with different audiences, promoting dialogue and effectively getting message across.
• Problem Solving: Identifying problems and the solutions to them.
• Time Management: Uses time effectively and efficiently; values time; concentrates efforts on the more important priorities.

Physical Demands

• Employee must have the ability to sit and/or stand at a desk for a minimum of eight (8) hours a day and complete tasks requiring repetitive use of hands.
• Employee must have the ability to lift and move items up to fifteen (15) pounds.
• Employee must have the ability to see written documents and computer screens, and to adjust focus.
• This job is performed in a temperature-controlled office environment.
• Location
• Allentown, PA: 7450 Tilghman Street, Suite 104, 18106
• Position Type
• Regular

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