What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Accountant position at U.S. News & World Report?
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 nearly 90 years. Our platforms on usnews.com include Education, Health, Money, Travel, Cars, News and 360 Reviews.
We reach more millions of 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 such as Healthcare of Tomorrow .
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 expand the U.S. News brand and business into new and exciting categories.
The Senior Accountant position based in Iselin, New Jersey 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?
You should definitely have:
Talent is our best asset!
We invest in people with passion and potential who understand U.S. News’ dedication to our consumers.
We reach more millions of 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 such as Healthcare of Tomorrow .
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 expand the U.S. News brand and business into new and exciting categories.
The Senior Accountant position based in Iselin, New Jersey 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?
- Perform revenue close procedures including revenue and deferred revenue journal entries, account reconciliations and fluctuation analysis
- Prepare month-end expense accruals and maintain detailed schedule of accrued expenses to ensure expenses are recognized in the correct periods
- Work collaboratively with other members of finance to assist in preparing monthly financial package and other management reports
- Prepare general ledger account reconciliations on a monthly and quarterly basis
- Complete assigned month and quarter end close journal entries and tasks
- Assist in preparing budgets and reforecasts
- Support external auditor requests
- Identify areas for improvement and update internal policies and process documentation
- Perform ad-hoc analysis and special projects as required
You should definitely have:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance, CPA is a plus
- Minimum of 5 years relevant experience in a complex accounting environment
- Expert-level Excel including extensive experience with pivot tables and VLOOKUPs
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey complex ideas
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
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
- 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).
- This position is only open to NJ candidates .