Staff Accountant - GDM (Gray Media Group)

About Gray Media:

Today, we are a growing multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. We are the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 117 full-power television markets that collectively reach approximately 37% of US television households. The portfolio includes 80 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second highest-rated television station in average all-day ratings across 116 of such markets that were measured by Nielsen in 2025. We also own the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 47 markets and Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Our additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.

We understand that life needs balance. That is why we offer our employees and eligible family members a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Comprehensive Medical(Rx), Dental and Vision Coverage
• Health Savings Account with Company contributions
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employer-paid life and disability benefits
• Paid parental leave benefits
• Adoption and Surrogacy Benefits
• 401(k) Plan, including matching and profit-sharing contributions
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary benefits, including Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and supplemental life insurance coverage
• Paid Time Off, including Relocation PTO
• Focus on Caring

Salary/Wage:

$50,000 - $60,000/yr.

Shift and Schedule:

Mon. - Fri. (or at Manager's Discretion)

Job Type:

Full-Time

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Job Summary/Description:

Gray Media is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Staff Accountant to support the Digital Accounting Division. This role is responsible for a broad range of accounting functions, including journal entry preparation, account reconciliations, revenue recognition, expense reclassifications, intercompany accounting, and month-end close activities. The Staff Accountant will work cross-functionally with Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, corporate departments, and individual companies to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting across multiple companies and entities.

Work Environment & Additional Information:

• This position operates within a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Collaboration with cross-functional teams including AR, AP, Corporate, Operations, Sales, and station-level accounting staff is essential
• Some tasks are time-sensitive and have hard deadlines
• The role supports multiple companies and entities simultaneously; strong multi-tasking ability is required

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Prepare and post a high volume of monthly journal entries including, but not limited to, revenue and expense allocations and reclassifications, and month-end accruals
• Prepare month-end billing, balance, and maintain accounts receivable
• Maintain positive vendor relationships and provide necessary support
• Coordinate with AP team to address and clear outstanding items in a timely manner
• Prepare and review monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Maintain Fixed Assets
• Calculate and post commissions and bonuses
• Perform monthly variance reporting: Budget vs. Forecast vs. Actuals
• Collect and organize audit support monthly
• Ensure all recurring and ad hoc tasks are completed within established close deadlines

Qualifications/Requirements:

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting
• Minimum 2 years of experience in corporate accounting
• Strong understanding of GAAP and general ledger accounting principles
• Proficiency in accounting systems (experience with TM1, Blackline, Wide Orbit, Concur or similar platforms preferred)
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Experience with expense management and reclassification workflows
• Demonstrated ability to manage high-volume, recurring tasks across multiple entities
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Excellent organizational and time management skills; ability to meet strict deadlines

Preferred:

• Experience in media, broadcasting, or digital advertising industries
• Familiarity with intercompany accounting and multi-entity environments
• Experience with reconciliation and certification workflows
• Exposure to commission calculation and accrual processes

If you feel you're qualified and want to work with a great group of people, go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on "apply now", upload your resume, cover letter, and references

(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)

GDM (Gray Media Group)-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company

Additional Info:

Gray Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Gray Media complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment at every location where the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Gray Media expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with Gray's employees' ability to perform their job duties may result in discipline, up to and including discharge.