Staff Accountant, Sales & Marketing

With the exception of some select roles that have in-office requirements, A+E Global Media operates on a flexible model that allows for remote, hybrid, or full-time in-office work (in certain locales). Office locations include New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Stamford, CT. Remote work is available in the following states: California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

About the Role

Support the day-to-day accounting and month-end close activities for the Sales & Marketing business areas for A+E Global Media. This position will assist the Senior Accountant and Manager, Sales & Marketing, with operational accounting processes, accrual tracking, journal entry preparation, reconciliations, and general accounting support related to Sales & Marketing expenses. This role is heavily involved in the monthly close process and is expected to prepare and process approximately 40–60 journal entries per month, including accruals, reclasses, recurring entries, and other month-end close adjustments. The position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines during the monthly close cycle.

Responsibilities

• Collect and review monthly accrual submissions from Sales & Marketing budget managers.
• Prepare and process approximately 40–60 journal entries with accuracy each month, including accruals, reclasses, recurring entries, and close-related adjustments.
• Validate account coding and review supporting documentation.
• Assist with recurring entries, reclasses, Concur reporting support, and reconciliations.
• Meet tight deadlines during the close cycle.
• Maintain organized support files and documentation within shared drives and OneDrive folders.
• Support preparation of monthly operating expense and G&A schedules for review by the Senior Accountant and Manager.
• Assist with variance explanation tracking and supporting documentation collection.
• Support balance sheet account reconciliations and related documentation preparation.
• Provide operational accounting support to the team and internal business partners.
• Assist with SAP-related requests and departmental administrative duties.
• Utilize Excel, SAP, Concur, and reporting tools to improve process efficiency.
• Support ad hoc projects and reporting requests.

Requirements

• BA/BS in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• 1–3 years of accounting experience preferred.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills required.
• Experience with SAP, Concur, or similar accounting systems preferred.
• Experience with AI tools (ChatGPT, Shortcut AI, etc.) preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet close deadlines.
• Effective communicator with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Professionalism, reliability, accountability, and willingness to learn.

Pay

Annual pay range: $68,605 - $77,181. Annual incentive target: 7.50%. Compensation will be based on qualifications, skills, competencies, location, and experience. A+E offers a competitive total compensation package, including healthcare coverage, 401k matching, and other benefits.