GL Accountant

About the role

This remote position is responsible for all general ledger activities related to payroll, withholdings, and benefits for assigned properties (newspapers) owned by MediaNews Group and Tribune Publishing Co. Candidates must reside in Colorado or Ohio.

Responsibilities

• Prepare weekly, biweekly, and monthly journal entries and supporting schedules for assigned properties.
• Prepare documentation for journal entries in the areas of payroll and benefits.
• Enter journal entries into Oracle.
• Complete reconciliations within the Oracle ARCS online reconciliation module.
• Research and clear reconciling items from account reconciliations in a timely manner.
• Field questions and inquiries from department heads, FP&A contacts, and publishers regarding financial results and perform research activities.
• Participate in monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close cycles.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of accounting experience, including account reconciliations and financial close cycles (monthly, quarterly, annual).
• Experience with multi-entity or intercompany accounting.
• Strong understanding of financial statements and general ledger accounting principles.
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, complex formulas, and multi-tabbed workbooks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for collaborating across departments and with external vendors.
• Strong problem-solving ability with the agility to navigate less-standardized processes.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance.
• 401k retirement plan.
• Paid time off and select paid holidays (eligibility-based).

For more detailed information, visit www.mymedianewsgroup.com.

Pay

The salary range is $62,500 - $65,000, based on factors including geographic location, education, work experience, time in role, and certifications.

About Us

MediaNews Group (MNG) was established in 1985 and has over 4,000 employees nationwide, including subsidiaries and corporate affiliates. Our portfolio includes more than 100 brands. In addition to print products, we are a client-centric digital organization offering performance-driven marketing solutions through our suite of products, including Adtaxi, which reaches 196M or 95% of the U.S. wired population. Learn more at www.medianewsgroup.com.