Accountant II

The New York Times Shared Services Center is the Business Solutions Provider for one of the world's premier media companies. Located in downtown Norfolk, Virginia, the SSC is a centralized facility for streamlining many of the Company's functions. The four main areas of responsibility are: Benefits, Financial Services, Strategic Sourcing and Contracts, and Information Technology Services.

Purpose

To work in a team environment supporting various Accounting processes including reconciliations and month-end close.

Responsibilities
-Perform account reconciliations that the Finance department is responsible for (i.e. payroll/benefit, foreign bureaus, intercompany).
-Perform analytical review on selected General Ledger accounts and research unexpected or unusual results.
-Use judgment to select proper accounting treatment of new issues, and create journal entries to record to the General Ledger.
-Respond to questions from business units regarding general accounting and/or PeopleSoft system matters and investigate and resolve GL accounting inconsistencies.
-Assist with General Ledger gap analysis and system testing during PeopleSoft upgrades and updates, as needed.
-Assist with documenting and maintaining department procedures.

Customer/Business Partners
-Business unit controllers, accounting staff and other personnel
-Managers and staff in the Corporate Controller's department
-Managers and staff in the Corporate Treasurer's department
-SSC managers and staff
-Bank personnel

Technical Knowledge/Skills
-Experience with financial systems
-Experience with PeopleSoft
-Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office required

Education or Certifications: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required

Work Experience: 3 - 5 years of related work experience required.

Other Requirements
-Demonstrate analytical, methodical and resourceful approach in problem solving work atmosphere.
-Good verbal and written communication skills, necessary to articulate ideas and prepare analyses.
-Good interpersonal skills, necessary to build and maintain relationships and interact well across all levels.
-Ability to prioritize and ensure completion of critical tasks.
-Ability to assess and inform supervisor of work related issues.
-Ability to adjust to changing priorities, circumstances, and personal interaction styles.
-Effective performance with minimal supervision.
-Good understanding of general accounting concepts and procedures required.
-Ability to convert complex data into meaningful information so actionable plans can be developed.

The New York Times Company is an equal employment opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, national origin, citizenship, or any other protected characteristic. The New York Times Company is committed to diversity in its most inclusive sense.
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