Finance Specialist

About the role

iHeartMedia is the number one audio company in America, reaching 90% of Americans every month. We publish the most podcasts, host the largest branded live music events, and have the strongest ad tech platform in the industry. We are committed to reflecting the diversity of our communities through our programming and strive to build a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace.

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper control, recording, and classification of financial transactions.
• Utilize systems and tools for data entry, report generation, research, and inquiry responses.
• Review or process transactions and assist with financial reporting as needed.
• Analyze trends, research issues, and respond to inquiries from Sales, Programming, and leadership.
• Perform ad hoc research as necessary and prepare comprehensive evaluations, proposals, and recommendations for leadership.
• Maintain established service level agreements (SLAs) with internal and external clients, ensuring high-quality customer service.
• Prepare and review journal entries, schedules, filings, and reports, including sales and purchase transactions.
• Aid in period-end consolidations and financial statement preparation, ensuring compliance with GAAP and company policies.
• Protect confidential information to safeguard the organization’s reputation.
• Cook up scheduling, management report requests, and other data requests for internal and external reporting.
• Provide accounting documentation to support company audits.
• Monitor and improve business processes and controls for greater efficiency and effectiveness.
• Contribute to the development of best practices for the company.

Requirements

• Strong analysis, problem-solving, and research skills.
• Good judgment and decision-making skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Effective communication with employees at all levels and with clients.
• Excellent attention to detail with a focus on optimal work standards.
• Ability to plan, organize, and execute tasks in a team-oriented environment.
• Demonstrated technical skills in accounting and financial information systems and applications.
• Proficient in Excel and able to learn new systems quickly.
• Experience with Workday, Cognos, TM1, Salesforce, and SharePoint preferred.
• Minimum 2–3 years of related experience in an accounting or finance role.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business with an accounting or finance emphasis preferred.

Qualifications

• Respect for others and a strong belief that others should do this in return.
• Ability to work within prescribed guidelines without needing close supervision.
• Understanding of when to seek guidance for unforeseen problems.
• Close attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to act in a professional manner and collaborate with colleagues of different levels.

Skills

• Strong analysis, problem-solving, and research skills.
• Good judgment and decision-making skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Effective communication with employees at all levels and with clients.
• Excellent attention to detail with a focus on optimal work standards.
• Ability to plan, organize, and execute tasks in a team-oriented environment.
• Demonstrated technical skills in accounting and financial information systems and applications.
• Proficient in Excel and able to learn new systems quickly.
• Experience with Workday, Cognos, TM1, Salesforce, and SharePoint preferred.
• Minimum 2–3 years of related experience in an accounting or finance role.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business with an accounting or finance emphasis preferred.

Benefits

• Employer sponsored medical, dental and vision with a variety of coverage options.
• Company provided and supplemental life insurance.
• Paid vacation and sick time.
• Paid company holidays.
• Spirit day to encourage and allow our employees to more easily volunteer in their community.
• A 401K plan.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no cost – services include telephonic counseling sessions, consultation on legal and financial matters, emotional well-being, family and caregiving.
• A range of additional voluntary programs, such as spending accounts, student loan refinancing, accident insurance and more!

Pay

Salary to be determined by multiple factors including but not limited to relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications, and alignment with market data. $26.92 - $33.65

Schedule

Regular Time Type: Full time