Clear Channel Outdoor Looking for G/L Accountant at Allentown, PA  Full Time

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Clear Channel Outdoor

Job Summary:

The General Ledger Accountant’s primary function is to complete all assignments necessary to assure an accurate and timely monthly accounting close and to maintain an analysis of general ledger accounts to assure each is fairly stated.

This position will support the accounting and finance team with ad-hoc analysis and support focusing on sales, revenue & expense activity on both a team and business unit level.

This position is located in the Clear Channel Airports headquarters in Allentown PA, interacts with remote locations and Corporate Headquarters in TX.

Job Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit numerous general ledger journal entries to Corporate by the accounting close deadline in order to close the books each month accurately and timely
• Prepare monthly balance sheet account reconciliations in excel for assigned business units (domestic and Caribbean) to assure each account is fairly stated.
• Additional reporting and analysis as needed in addition to reconciliations
• Respond to all questions relative to above. Questions can arise from anyone in Allentown, Corporate San Antonio, and Caribbean markets.
• Work with G/L Accountant – Airports Lease Analyst to support the Airport payment process including reporting and audit reviews and provide backup as needed.
• Work with Corporate San Antonio, Airport Business Development and Finance to streamline and assure accurate reporting for Bond and Letter of Credits.
• Preparation of ad hoc analysis for numerous revenue producing business units
• Review and approve Accounts Payable invoice payments through 3rd party.
• Work with Finance Team with Budget preparation and resolve accounting issues

Job Qualifications

Education and Certifications

• Minimum 4-year college degree in Accounting or Finance

Work Experience

• Minimum 2-3 years of general ledger accounting & account analysis

Skills

• Must have ability to learn and use company systems and be willing to explore and develop processes to contribute to enhanced departmental efficiencies.
• Knowledge of tax terminology/procedures helpful
• Self Starter -ability to work independently and effectively in fast paced environment within a multi-functional team with minimal supervision
• Excellent communication required – written and verbal.
• Able to exercise initiative and independent judgment
• Ability to manage multiple tasks under time constraints – must possess excellent time-management and analytical skills, be highly organized, detail oriented, flexible and can prioritize and modify workload as needed
• Good computer skills including Microsoft Office Excel (high proficiency required), Outlook (Quattro & Workday, Adaptive, PeopleSoft are a plus).
• Familiarity with Shared Service Centers, Drop Box, Asset system knowledge, ERP systems and 3rd party vendor/systems for Analysis are a plus.

Competencies

• Achievement Orientation: Focusing efforts on meeting challenges and achieving high quality results consistent with the organization’s goals.
• Business Perspective: Using an understanding of business issues, processes and outcomes to enhance business performance.Ability to read, analyze, and interpret verbal and written requests and directions .
• Client Focus: Providing service excellence to internal and/or external clients.
• Planning and Organizing: Reaching goals that are central to organizational success by making and following plans and allocating resources effectively.

Physical Demands

The demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Employee must have the ability to sit and/or stand at a desk for a minimum of 8 hours a day and complete tasks requiring repetitive use of hands.
• Employee must have the ability to lift and move items up to 15 pounds.
• Employee must have the ability to see written documents and computer screens, and to adjust focus.
• This job is performed in a temperature-controlled office environment.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

• Reports to Controller – Airports Division

Location

Allentown, PA: 7450 Tilghman Street, Suite 104, 18106

Position Type

Regular

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