What are the responsibilities and job description for the STAFF ACCOUNTANT - SHARED SERVICES position at Gray Media?
About Gray Media:
Today, we are a growing multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. We are the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 117 full-power television markets that collectively reach approximately 37% of US television households. The portfolio includes 80 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second highest-rated television station in average all-day ratings across 116 of such markets that were measured by Nielsen in 2025. We also own the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 47 markets and Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Our additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.
About Shared Services:
Shared Services Accounting handles the accounting functions for all Gray-owned and operated TV stations.
The Staff Accountant is responsible for providing Accounting and Administrative services to Shared Services Accounting personnel and assisting with various accounting projects.
Job Summary/Description:
The Staff Accountant is responsible for providing Accounting and Administrative services to Shared Services Accounting personnel and assisting with various accounting projects.
Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)
Shared Services-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company
Additional Info:
Gray Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Gray Media complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment at every location where the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Gray Media expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with Gray’s employees' ability to perform their job duties may result in discipline, up to and including discharge.
Today, we are a growing multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. We are the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 117 full-power television markets that collectively reach approximately 37% of US television households. The portfolio includes 80 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second highest-rated television station in average all-day ratings across 116 of such markets that were measured by Nielsen in 2025. We also own the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 47 markets and Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Our additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.
About Shared Services:
Shared Services Accounting handles the accounting functions for all Gray-owned and operated TV stations.
The Staff Accountant is responsible for providing Accounting and Administrative services to Shared Services Accounting personnel and assisting with various accounting projects.
Job Summary/Description:
The Staff Accountant is responsible for providing Accounting and Administrative services to Shared Services Accounting personnel and assisting with various accounting projects.
Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Assisting with the accounting duties for one or more station locations
- Preparing and posting journal entries
- Preparing forecasting and budgeting data
- Coding and reviewing AP invoices
- Reviewing and approving expense reports
- Preparing monthly reconciliations
- Completing the monthly close process
- Working with group invoices, music and network fees, and other service agreements
- Cross-training with other accounting members for backup purposes
- Assisting with various accounting projects & analysis
- Supporting the audit request process by pulling requested documentation as needed
- Other duties as assigned
- Must have previous Accounting experience
- Accounting or related degree required
- Must possess strong math and computer skills
- Proficiency in Excel
- A working knowledge of accounting functions
- Excellent organizational skills
- Ability to work independently, in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)
Shared Services-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company
Additional Info:
Gray Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Gray Media complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment at every location where the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Gray Media expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with Gray’s employees' ability to perform their job duties may result in discipline, up to and including discharge.