Accounts Payable Specialist

Company Overview

Great American Media is home to the family-friendly and faith driven portfolio of brands Great American Family, Great American Faith & Living, and Great American Pure Flix. We are committed to providing an uncompromised, uplifting environment that celebrates Faith, Family, and Country for the entire family. We are dedicated to our audience, and we believe that strong brands and high-quality programming create an unparalleled fan experience across the Great American Media portfolio.

We are seeking a growth-centric, excellence-focused Accounts Payable Specialist to join our team. Ideal candidates will be able to work a hybrid schedule at our Texas Headquarters in Arlington (typically onsite Tues/Wed/Thurs and remote Mon/Fri). For the right candidate, remote work may be considered.

Job title Accounts Payable Specialist

Reports to Senior Accounting Manager

Department Overhead: Finance

Location Arlington, TX

(hybrid schedule, remote may be considered)

Job Purpose

The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for procure-to-pay process including creation of purchase order, bill processing/approval and payment monitoring. This role also ensures the maintenance of the general ledger and the monthly accounting cycle relating to expenses processed through the PO process. This position also ensures that accounting transactions are properly recorded, posted, processed, and reported for accurate presentation of the balance sheet and income statement; responds to internal and external escalations and ensures compliance with internal financial and accounting controls.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under direction of the Senior Accounting Manager:

• Assist with implementing procure-to-pay process including PO creation, bill processing/approval and payment monitoring.
• General ledger responsibility.
• Manage expense reports.
• Research and respond to general ledger questions/inquiries.
• Assist in preparing accurate and timely financial reports and ensure appropriate accounting procedures and controls.
• Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations for period-end close.
• Assist in the maintenance of detailed reconciliations of all balance sheet accounts.
• Ensure financial records are maintained, in compliance with policies and procedures; maintain necessary working papers related to journal entries and reconciliations.
• Correspond with various departments to compile financial data to ensure accurate and timely period end reporting.
• Assist in providing follow up and documenting of significant variance.
• Contribute to department and/or company special project as assigned.
• Recommend process improvements within the department and lead efforts to continuously improve accounting processes.
• Work cross-functionally to compile or validate financial data for monthly reporting as needed to ensure accurate and timely period end reporting.
• Support internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and explanations.
• Maintain confidentiality of financial information and exercise discretion in handling sensitive data.
• Other projects and duties as needed and assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree in accounting, finance, or relevant field preferred.
• 1 year of accounting and/or accounts payable experience required; preferably in the media industry and/or have NetSuite experience.
• Solid MS Office skills, and advanced Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills with a focus on identifying requirements and managing scope.
• Ability to work additional hours during month end close or peak periods.
• Ability to easily assimilate information and learn new applications and processes.
• Ability to multi-task effectively and manage competing priorities.
• Ability to collaborate well with people and thrive in a team environment.
• Strong accounting, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Must be able to work standard business hours with days typically starting between 8am CT and 9am CT.

Working conditions

This position is in an office environment and may require some travel. The hybrid schedule typically consists of being onsite Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday and remote Monday/Friday.

Depending on the candidate’s location, we may consider a fully remote position.

Physical requirements

To meet the essential requirements of this position, you must be able to:

• Sit for long periods of time; more than 30 minutes
• Stand for long periods of time; more than 30 minutes
• Type and complete other meticulous tasks
• Bend and reach
• Lift up to 15 pounds at a time

Direct reports

None.

Compensation, Benefits and Application process

Competitive base salary commensurate with experience. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Employer paid medical, dental and vision insurance
• Employer paid STD and LTD
• Employer paid life insurance and AD&D plus voluntary supplemental options
• Pet Insurance
• Comprehensive paid time off – vacation, sick leave and holidays

GAC Media, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.