Accountant, Sales & Marketing

About The Role

The Staff Accountant, Sales & Marketing at A+E Global Media plays a crucial role in supporting the finance department’s operational accounting functions related to the Sales & Marketing divisions. This position involves managing the day-to-day accounting activities, assisting with the monthly close process, and ensuring accuracy in financial reporting. The successful candidate will work closely with senior team members to handle accrual tracking, journal entries, reconciliations, and financial documentation.

The role requires a detail-oriented professional with strong organizational skills who can handle multiple deadlines efficiently. The Staff Accountant will contribute to maintaining the integrity of financial data, supporting variance analysis, and improving process efficiencies through the use of various accounting tools and systems.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (preferred)
• 1–3 years of accounting experience (preferred)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Experience with SAP, Concur, or similar accounting systems (preferred)
• Experience with AI tools such as ChatGPT or Shortcut AI (preferred)
• Strong organizational and attention to detail skills
• Able to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Professionalism, reliability, and a willingness to learn

Responsibilities

• Review and validate monthly accrual submissions from Sales & Marketing budget managers
• Prepare and process approximately 40–60 journal entries each month, including accruals, reclasses, and recurring entries
• Ensure accuracy in account coding and review supporting documentation for all entries
• Assist with recurring journal entries, reclasses, and reconciliation processes
• Support month-end close activities and meet deadlines during the close cycle
• Maintain organized documentation and support files within shared drives and cloud-based platforms
• Contribute to the preparation of monthly operating expense and G&A schedules for review
• Track and explain variances, collecting supporting documentation as needed
• Assist with balance sheet reconciliations and related documentation
• Provide operational accounting support to internal teams and business partners
• Handle SAP-related requests and perform departmental administrative duties
• Utilize Excel, SAP, Concur, and reporting tools to enhance process efficiency
• Support ad hoc projects and reporting requests as required