G/L Accountant
At a glance
Mid-level Accounting role at Clear Channel Outdoor. Allentown · full-time · no salary stated · we estimate $76,175–$135,000 across the United States.
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What you'll do
- Submit journal entries by the close deadline so monthly books are accurate and complete
- Reconcile balance sheet accounts for assigned U.S. and Caribbean business units, checking that balances are fairly stated
- Review airport lease terms and track reporting, payment, and deadline obligations
- Coordinate with Corporate on reporting for letters of credit, bonds, property tax, and sales and use taxes
- Support budgets, audit requests, and ad hoc reviews such as fixed assets and ACDBE
What you bring
- At least two years handling general ledger accounting and account analysis
- A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or an equivalent field
- Working knowledge of GAAP, ledger functions, and month- and year-end close procedures
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Who this fits
This role suits an accountant who can manage close work, account reviews, and audit support across domestic and Caribbean business units. It is based in Allentown, Pennsylvania, in an office setting; the work involves sitting or standing at a desk for at least eight hours daily and moving items up to fifteen pounds.
From the employer
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Clear Channel Outdoor
Job Summary:
The General Ledger Accountant’s primary function is to complete all assignments necessary to ensure an accurate and timely monthly accounting close and to maintain an analysis of general ledger accounts to ensure each is fairly stated.
Job Responsibilities
Prepare and submit general ledger journal entries to Corporate by the accounting close deadline to close the books each month accurately and timely.
Prepare monthly balance sheet account reconciliations for assigned business units (domestic and Caribbean) to ensure each account is fairly stated.
Analyze and interpret airport lease agreements to ensure compliance with our reporting and payment requirements and adhere to contractual and corporate deadlines.
Work with Corporate to ensure accurate reporting of LOC’s, Bonds, property tax, and sales and use taxes in the U.S. and Caribbean as needed.
Preparation of ad hoc analysis as requested (ACS, ACDBE, Fixed Assets, etc.).
Support annual budget process.
Assist with internal & external audits by providing necessary financial data, supporting documentation, and explanations for audit inquiries.
Perform other duties as assigned or requested.
Job Qualifications
Education and Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or equivalent field required experience.
CPA preferred.
Work Experience
Two (2) + years of general ledger accounting & account analysis experience.
Skills
Knowledge of basic accounting procedures and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
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.
Client Focus: Providing service excellence to internal and/or external clients.
Fostering Communication: Listening and communicating openly, honestly, and respectfully with different audiences, promoting dialogue and effectively getting message across.
Problem Solving: Identifying problems and the solutions to them.
Time Management: Uses time effectively and efficiently; values time; concentrates efforts on the more important priorities.
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 eight (8) hours a day and complete tasks requiring repetitive use of hands.
Employee must have the ability to lift and move items up to fifteen (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.
Location
Allentown, PA: 7450 Tilghman Street, Suite 104, 18106
Position Type
Regular
The Company is an equal opportunity employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.
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